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other high tech sectors, as well as growing its own sector, it will
continue to see significant steady growth and have a major impact
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—Dr. James Pearson, director of research
and administration
UCF College of Optics and Photonics
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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
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