Headwall Photonics

Headwall Photonics, based in Bolton, Massachusetts, designs and manufactures hyperspectral and multispectral imaging systems and spectral instrumentation for various advanced applications. They provide customized optical solutions, including holographic gratings and structured surfaces, supporting inspection, sorting, and quality control across remote sensing, machine vision, and industrial sectors. Serving OEM customers and end-users globally, their products are utilized in medical/biotech, government/defense, recycling, and food grading industries, with European operations near Brussels. Key figures include CEO Tim Spang, Headwall Group CEO Mark Willingham, and VP Sales & Marketing Donald Battistoni, hired in 2019. The Headwall Group recently expanded its hyperspectral inspection capabilities by adding EVK DI Kerschhaggl GmbH. Headwall Photonics traces its origins to American Holographic in 1976, becoming independent in 2003, with David Bannon recognized as a founder.