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Biotech and Medtech Innovation Transformation
With Optics, Photonics, and the University of Arizona’s BIO5 Institute Let’s be real, I’m not an expert in these industries. But I’ve been in the trenches as an engineer, designer, and systems hacker. I’ve built tech, integrated chaos, and mentored over 3,000 startups (from underwater basketweaving, industrial automation, hydrogen fuel cells, to biotech and medical…
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Optics Valley’s Global Impact on Innovation & Exploration
Optics Valley’s Global Impact on Innovation & Exploration via the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Nestled beneath the University of Arizona’s football stadium, the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab (RCML) quietly builds some of Earth’s most complex optical components. Known globally for crafting the world’s largest and most precise telescope mirrors, the lab has placed…
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Overlooked and Untapped Engine for Arizona’s Economic Future
Overlooked and Untapped Engine for Arizona’s Economic Future Optics Valley Tucson was dubbed Optics Valley by BusinessWeek on October 18, 1992. Today, that is our brand globally. The economic impact of optics, photonics, and astronomy is reported as $4 billion for the state of Arizona. It is estimated that 100 to 300 companies related to the…
