Coherix

Keith Jefferies | Wednesday, May 28, 2008

According to Dwight Carlson, CEO of Coherix, Ann Arbor is one of three places in the country "that are steeped in optical technology."

Makes sense when you consider that Emmett Leith and Juris Upatnieks created the first holographic image via laser at U-M in 1962.

Ann Arbor-based Coherix --a 40+ person company-- creates measuring systems for automotive and semiconductor manufacturers using advanced laser technologies and metrology. A growing company, it has its eye on aerospace and medical applications.

But why take our word for it. Check out Concentrate's nifty new video about the company and hear all about the gizmos on display and at work by clicking on the YouTube video below.