In Arizona we have the largest concentration of optics related businesses in our nation and perhaps in the world. The AOIA has identified other businesses that are associated with optics, or use optics to add value to their products. It is for mutual benefit that these businesses have formed an optics business cluster, with leadership provided by the AOIA. All these closely related and localised businesses benefit from these AOIA initiatives.
The Arizona Optics Industry Association is composed of individual consultants and companies with world class expertise in optical science, engineering, manufacturing and business in general. AOIA provides economic development resources, advice and information to the AOIA business cluster to promote industrial growth in Arizona.
Today the Arizona Optics Industry Association members number more than 300 companies and organisations covering a broad range of products and services in Tucson, Phoenix and other cities statewide.
Industries associated with Arizona optics
- Biotechnology and life sciences
- Defense, astronomy and aerospace
- Consumer electronics, display technology and data storage
- Healthcare
- Security
- Telecommunications
Key Optics Valley technologies
Much of this work is supported by federal research programs such as the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Energy.
Find companies working in these areas in the AOIA member directory.