II-VI Incorporated, established in 1971 and headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, is a global innovator specializing in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of advanced engineered materials, optoelectronic components, and sophisticated devices. The company operates through two distinct divisions: Compound Semiconductors and Photonic Solutions. The Compound Semiconductors division provides essential optical and electro-optical components and materials, fundamental for high-power CO2, fiber, and direct diode lasers used in materials processing.