NEXT-GENERATION MANUFACTURING

Fund: MDV VI



nLIGHT is a vertically integrated supplier of high-performance lasers that are redefining how industrial manufacturing is done. Originally funded to supply the optical networking industry, nLIGHT executed a pivot to put its industry-leading semiconductor laser and optical fiber technology to work in industrial applications instead. The company is disrupting the manufacturing tools market by setting new benchmarks for price/performance, serviceability, and capability. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington with additional sites in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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