Newport Stratford specializes in producing oriel light sources and spectroscopy instruments. It is a division of Newport Corporation, which globally provides laser and photonics components to the scientific research, life and health science, microelectronics, industrial manufacturing and homeland security markets. Founded in 1969, Newport Corporation offers lasers and light sources, optomechanical components and mounts, optical filters and gratings, vibration control tables, motion systems, robotics and automation, and advanced packaging and customized systems. The company serves customers across Canada, Europe, Asia and the United States through several international subsidiaries and more than 20 sales offices worldwide. It is headquartered in Irvine, Calif.