Menlo Systems

Menlo Systems is a prominent photonics company based in Martinsried, Germany, founded in 2001 by Nobel laureate Prof. Theodor W. Hänsch and his team. The company specializes in precision metrology solutions and employs over 200 professionals, primarily physicists and engineers. Menlo Systems collaborates with industrial partners such as Hamamatsu and Thorlabs to enhance its offerings. The company develops advanced instrumentation, including optical frequency combs, time/frequency distribution systems, ultrastable lasers, terahertz systems, and femtosecond lasers. These products are utilized in various applications, including fundamental physics research, industrial metrology, and space technology. Menlo Systems serves a global clientele, including academic institutions and metrology organizations, with a focus on delivering user-friendly products that leverage cutting-edge optical technologies. Under the leadership of CEO Dr. Michael Mei, the company emphasizes research and development to meet future scientific and industrial challenges.