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Advanced manufacturing businesses in Metro Orlando are involved
in the design and production of high performance components used in
various applications such as gas turbines, telecommunications
devices, automotive systems, stereo electronics, wireless
communications and computer hardware. Below are overviews of a
sampling of advanced manufacturing companies operating in Metro
Orlando:
Adaptec
Inc.
Adaptec Inc. provides highly available storage access solutions
that reliably move, manage and protect critical data and digital
content. Adaptec's storage solutions are found in high-performance
networks, servers, workstations and desktops from the world's
leading manufacturers, and are sold through OEMs and distribution
channels to ISPs, enterprises, medium and small businesses and
consumers. Adaptec is an S&P SmallCap 600 Index member.
Chip Supply, Inc.
Chip Supply, Inc. supplies semiconductor products and services for
use in aerospace, military and medical applications, as well as
commercial and industrial systems. In addition to post-wafer
fabrication semiconductor processing, the company provides an
extensive range of interconnect, test and assembly services, and is
the world’s largest die distributor.
Crystal Photonics (does not have a website)
Founded by two University of Central Florida professors, Crystal
Photonics is a highly successful spinout of CREOL. The company
produces crystals for use in medical imaging and semiconductor
applications.
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control designs, develops and
builds advanced combat systems, including ground- and air-launched
tactical missiles; ground-launched air and missile defense systems;
airborne fire control and situation awareness systems; and
air-launched strike weapon systems, including smart munitions and
penetrators. The company is an industry leader in experience and
technologies related to electro-optics, millimeter wave radar,
image and signal processing, advanced materials, electronic
packaging and large system integration. Lockheed Martin Corporation
has designated the Orlando facility as a Center of Excellence for
smart munitions.
Mitsubishi
Power Systems, Inc.
Headquartered in Seminole County, Mitsubishi Power Systems, Inc.
provides a broad range of products and services, including power
systems, shipbuilding, steel structures, air-conditioners,
machinery for industrial and general use, aerospace systems and
more. In addition to the corporate headquarters, Mitsubishi Power
Systems also operates a power systems service and manufacturing
center in Metro Orlando. In 2002, the Metro Orlando EDC recognized
the company with one of five Industry of the Year awards.
Ortheon
Medical
Headquartered in Orange County, Ortheon is a development stage
medical technology company. Ortheon created the proprietary Teno
Fix™ technology, which is designed to replace the suture methods
that orthopedic surgeons currently use in soft tissue repair. The
intended benefits to patients include an earlier start for
post-surgical physical therapy, a more rapid return to normal
motion and a reduced need for repeat surgeries.
Piezo Technology, Inc. (PTI)
PTI is a worldwide supplier of customer frequency control products.
PTI is ISO 9001:2001 certified and equipped to address a wide range
of both low volume and high volume, high performance commercial and
military requirements for crystal oscillators, crystal filters and
LC filters.
Sawtek
Sawtek, a subsidiary of TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc., which is a
leading supplier of high performance components and modules for
communications applications, provides surface acoustic wave (SAW)
solutions for various wireless applications.
After more than 20 years of dedication, Sawtek is now recognized
as a global leader for high performance SAW components and
subsystems. Sawtek is the dominant global high-volume SAW supplier
to the CDMA handset market as well as the CDMA and GSM base station
markets. While continuing to expand its high-volume consumer
applications business, Sawtek retains its unique ability to offer
custom designs for both military/space and emerging market
applications.
Transpo Electronics
Headquartered in Orlando, Transpo manufactures premium quality
automotive electronic components for charging, ignition and engine
management systems, exclusively to the wholesale market. Transpo is
the recognized innovator and supplier of the most comprehensive
automotive electronic product line for worldwide applications. The
company’s 'First To Market' philosophy, coupled with its design and
manufacturing innovations, allow it to manufacture products on a
faster schedule while adhering to the new worldwide Quality Systems
Certification Program of ISO9001 and QS9000.
UroSolutions, Inc.
UroSolutions, Inc. specializes in the manufacturing and marketing
of urological products for distribution throughout the world. The
products are marketed to acute care hospitals, rehabilitation
facilities and long-term nursing homes, as well as to individual
patients.
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