| "Because
Photonics is an enabling technology, enhancing most other high tech
sectors, as well as growing its own sector, it will continue to see
significant steady growth and have a major impact on savings in most
industries." |
| —Dr.
James Pearson, director of research and administration
UCF College
of Optics and Photonics |
Metro Orlando
is a nationally recognized leader in the photonics and laser optics industry,
and local companies within this sector have a rich history of innovation
and expansion. Since the early 1960s, the photonics industry has grown
from a vastly specialized military pursuit to one of the strongest, most
diverse industries in the region.
Today, the
sector features:
- Approximately
70 photonics companies
- 20,000
workers
- Between
$20-50+ million in annual revenue generation
These companies
enjoy an environment fostering progress through collaboration with internationally
recognized academic institutions, a highly skilled workforce and numerous
community and government agencies dedicated to facilitating industry growth
throughout Metro Orlando. The photonics industry in Metro Orlando is clearly
poised to flourish well into the future.
Source:
Florida Photonics Cluster
| For
a printable version of the information and articles related
to this industry sector, click below. |
|
Optics
& Photonics Brief |
 |
"Photonics
& Optics
- A Bright Formula for Growth" Brochure |
|
"Turning
Up The Heat" - Article from Texture magazine,
Vol 4 Issue 2 2007 |
|
"Tripping
The Light Fantastic" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 3 Issue 2 2006 |
|
Crystal
Photonics, Inc. Profile
- Article from Texture magazine, Vol 2 Issue
1 2005 |
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