Xenics bought by Photonis for infrared tech
Paul Ryckaert, CEO of Xenics: “By combining its strengths with the ones of Photonis Group, Xenics will benefit from Photonis expertise and international footprint"
Paul Ryckaert, CEO of Xenics: “By combining its strengths with the ones of Photonis Group, Xenics will benefit from Photonis expertise and international footprint"
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