Michael B. Smith

Linc.net, Inc. provides network infrastructure services. It installs and maintains electronic, digital subscriber line and optical telecommunications equipment in the central offices of network providers. The firm performs engineering, program management and installation of fiber optic and cabling and related equipment for wireless and wireline telecommunications providers. The company is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL.

Part of General Dynamics Corp., Precision Aerotech, Inc. is a company that manufactures laser scanners and machine parts. The company is based in La Jolla, CA. Precision Aerotech was acquired by Vernitron Corp. on April 26, 1996 for $19 million.

UVP LLC manufactures and develops ultra-violet products. Its UV/laboratory products include UV transilluminators, PCR systems, hybridization ovens, UV lamps, UV cabinets, UV meters, UV crosslinkers incubators and other products. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Upland, CA.

Part of L3Harris Technologies, Inc., Aeromet, Inc. provides system integration, sensor and instrumentation design, aircraft modification, and airborne mission support to government and commercial customers. The company is based in Tulsa, OK. Aeromet was acquired by L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc. on June 12, 2003 for $20 million.

Souriau PA&E, Inc. manufactures electronic packaging and interconnect devices. It designs, manufactures and sells components & subassemblies specializing in ceramic and metal components and assemblies, hermetic connectors and advanced micro-electronic hermetic packaging for the defense, space, medical and commercial industries. The company is headquartered in Wenatchee, WA.