APOMA Tech Workshop Convenes Optics Stakeholders

APOMA Tech Workshop Convenes Optics Stakeholders

Optics experts and manufacturers from around the country gathered in New Orleans for APOMA’s Tech Workshop to share insights and discuss the latest in optics innovations. AmeriCOM proudly sponsored the event, and also shared two presentations highlighting progress of...
Defense Precision Optics Consortium Sharpens Focus 

Defense Precision Optics Consortium Sharpens Focus 

AmeriCOM’s CEO, Dave Shelton, recently met with optics manufacturing leaders at SPIE’s Optics and Photonics Conference in San Diego to answer two pressing questions: What is DPOC? and Why do you need to join? His presentation outlined how AmeriCOM’s Defense...
SPIE 2024 Summit Recap

SPIE 2024 Summit Recap

Our Collective Impact Just like the previous two gatherings, the third annual SPIE Photonics Industry Summit did not disappoint. Both aspects of AmeriCOM’s mission – workforce development and optics manufacturing technology research – were well covered. Remarks...
Front Range Community College Announces New Optics Program Director

Front Range Community College Announces New Optics Program Director

Front Range Community College (FRCC) in Longmont, CO named Dr. Jenna Montague as the new Director of its Optics and Laser Technology Program. Dr. Montague recently earned her Ph.D. from the University of Arizona’s Wyant College of Optical Sciences. She will lead the...