Photo Research (PR) has merged with its Novanta sister company JADAK, a manufacturer of machine vision, radio-frequency identification (RFID) and bar code products for the health care and life science industries. 

Effective June 13, Photo Research relocated its production, service, calibration and customer service operations from Chatsworth, Calif., to JADAK headquarters in Syracuse, N.Y.

“PR has been a worldwide, trusted brand for more than 70 years, and the company will only be enhanced by joining forces with JADAK,” said Janie Goddard, president of JADAK. “By combining to create what we call the ‘Vision Technology Center of Excellence,’ we will be able to leverage a large and diverse set of engineering and technology expertise across our various product lines to bring new, innovative solutions to our customers.”

JADAK is ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 registered.