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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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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
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