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Advanced manufacturing continues to evolve as a viable industry
sector in Metro Orlando. Local companies are involved in different
facets of the trade including manufacture of optical crystals for
PET scanners, computer components and subsystems, crystal
oscillators for frequency control and surface acoustic wave
components. Their customers run the gamut from PC manufacturers to
wireless terminal providers, network equipment suppliers and
hard-disk drive providers.
The headquarters for Mitsubishi Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is
based in the region. MPS manufactures, repairs and refurbishes
parts for large turbines at its Orlando service center.
The University of Central Florida (UCF), one of the country’s
leading metropolitan research universities, consistently attracts
research funding and consistently produces graduates in the popular
fields of engineering and computer sciences. Adjacent to UCF is the
Central Florida Research Park, which is home to over 80 companies
involved in research and development activity through the combined
resources of academia and private industry. Research park
participants currently are pursuing activities in lasers, optical
filters, simulation and training and diagnostic test equipment.
With easy access to seaports on both coasts of Florida,
railways, interstate highways and two international airports, Metro
Orlando is also a prime location for distribution activities.
Industry leaders have cited the Orlando International Airport as
being integral to worldwide sales efforts because of its convenient
flight routes.
Advanced manufacturing businesses in the region can also take
advantage of services offered by multiple agencies that have been
created specifically to promote the growth of high tech industry in
Metro Orlando. These organizations provide training seminars,
networking opportunities, public advocacy and much more.
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