Photonics: Manufacturing Plays a Key Role

Manufacturing is a vital component of the knowledge economy. The photonics field is a perfect example of where manufacturing is an integral aspect of a "high-tech" industry. Recently, I read a report by the University of Colorado's Business Research Division that found that 150 of Colorado's 241 photonics-related businesses are manufacturers. Colorado has major strengths in photonics, as well as the Tucson, AZ and Rochester, NY areas.

Read my white paper on Manufacturing in the Knowledge Economy (M@KE) to learn more about what I think about this issue. In a nutshell, we should get rid of the over-used and non-productive "old versus new economy" distinction and adopt an integrated view of our economy. Go here to download the M@KE paper.