nLight (NASDAQ:LASR), Inc. designs and manufactures high-power semiconductor and fiber lasers and laser-based systems for industrial, microfabrication and aerospace and defense markets. Its product portfolio includes kilowatt-class fiber lasers, direct-diode lasers, mid-infrared lasers and tailored laser diode modules engineered to meet demanding application requirements such as laser cutting, welding, drilling and medical device fabrication.
In the industrial sector, nLIGHT’s lasers are integrated into OEM platforms for automotive part processing, sheet metal fabrication and electronic component manufacturing. The company’s defense offerings include high-energy laser sources for directed-energy applications, optical countermeasures and free-space communication, serving prime contractors and government agencies worldwide.
Founded in 2000 by John Zillmer, nLIGHT is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, and maintains research and manufacturing facilities in the United States and Europe, with sales and support offices across Asia. This global footprint enables the company to collaborate closely with system integrators and end users across key markets in North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.
Under the guidance of its founding leadership team, nLIGHT has expanded its technology platform to address evolving market needs in precision manufacturing, semiconductor production and defense. The company continues to invest in research and development to advance beam quality, power scaling and efficiency in its next-generation laser products.
