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Optics & Photonics

"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

Since the early 1960s, Metro Orlando’s optics and photonics industry has grown from a highly specialized military pursuit to a strong, diverse sector. Today, Metro Orlando is an internationally-recognized leader in this industry:

  • Approximately 95 optics and photonics companies
  • 15,000+ workers
  • Over $2 billion in gross regional product

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 optics and photonics industry in Metro Orlando is clearly poised to flourish well into the future.

Source: Florida Photonics Cluster