Newport 10-K 2014 FY Annual report

EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos.  333-105623, 333-86268, 333-74076, 333-41090, 333-136182, 333-180254 and 333-187432 on Form S-8 of our reports dated March 4, 2015, relating to the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule of Newport Corporation (which report expresses an unqualified opinion), and the effectiveness of Newport Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Newport Corporation for the year ended January 3, 2015.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Costa Mesa, California
March 4, 2015