William S. Shiner

Laser Institute of America operates as society for laser applications and safety. It offers a wide array of products, services, education and events to enhance laser applications and safety knowledge. The company was founded by Arthur Schawlow and Theodore H. Maiman in 1968 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

Part of Prima Industrie SpA, Convergent Prima, Inc. is a company that manufactures industrial lasers and laser systems. The company is based in Sturbridge, MA. Convergent Prima was acquired by Prima Industrie SpA on June 07, 2000 for $4.61 million.

Coherent, Inc. is a provider of laser solutions and optics for microelectronics, life sciences, industrial manufacturing, scientific and aerospace, and defense markets. It operates through the following business segments: OEM Laser Sources (OLS) and Industrial Lasers & Systems (ILS). The OLS segment focuses on laser sources and complex optical sub-systems, typically used in microelectronics manufacturing, medical diagnostics, and therapeutic medical applications. The ILS segment covers laser sources, sub-systems, and tools, which are used for industrial laser materials processing. The company was founded by Eugene Watson on May 26, 1966, and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.