The former Illumination and Detection Solutions (IDS) business of PerkinElmer was formally re-launched as Excelitas Technologies. Now owned by private equity firm Veritas Capital, Excelitas Technologies has 3,000 employees, manufacturing operations in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia and projected 2010 revenues of over $300 million.

The company will continue to support original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and aftermarket customers across a diverse range of specialty markets including: medical, analytical instrumentation, clinical diagnostics, industrial, safety and security, and aerospace and defense. Excelitas Technologies offers technology solutions including Xenon-based lighting, LED-based lighting, Thermal Infrared Detectors, Low Light Level Detectors, Emitters, High Reliability Power Sources, Energetic Safety Systems, and Precision Time Standards.