New Mexico Optics Industry Association

Introduction Powered by three research Universities, two National Laboratories, one military laboratory and hundreds of technology-based companies, New Mexico has long been a leader in advanced technology research and development. Optics, microelectronics, biotechnology and information technology clusters all combine to enable a vibrant high-technology sector. New Mexico’s leading-edge, optical technology strengths include: manufacturing processes, control systems, directed energy, telescopes, communications, imaging, medical instruments, drug discovery processes, and many other new and emerging sciences and technologies. Member Profile The New Mexico Optics Industry Association serves a broad range of technology companies and organizations that provide products, R&D, education, and services to customers around the world. Some of the fields in which our members have considerable expertise are: adaptive optics, detectors, displays, holographic systems, lasers, imaging, instrumentation, microscopes, optical components and systems, coatings, polishing, precision measuring and positioning, sensors, software, telescopes, testing and training. The Association also has many members that contribute considerable business expertise, products and services to help optics companies thrive. We are pleased to have a close working relationship and many members from the National Laboratories, the educational community and other research institutions. nmOptics Mission and Initiatives The mission of the New Mexico Optics Industry Association is to promote the dynamic growth and development of the optics industry in New Mexico and the Southwest Region.