Sep 8 2006
Corning has hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of a $2 million addition to Corning NetOptix, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary with manufacturing operations in Keene, NH. The expansion brings in precision CNC grind and polish capabilities as well as expanded coating capabilities and allows for additional assembly and test space.
As an industry-leading supplier, Corning's Advanced Optics and Materials businesses are addressing the aerospace and defense industry's increasing demand for complete solutions including design, materials, components and optical sub-assemblies. Corning NetOptix provides state-of-the-art optical finishing, diamond turning capability for reflective systems, coating and metrology capabilities.
Danny Henderson, division vice president and business director, Advanced Optics, and president, Corning Tropel, stated, "Corning is equipped not only to leverage its technical know-how and capabilities to offer advanced optical solutions, but also to simplify the supply chain, and eliminate redundancy and lead time for our customers."
With over 50 years of experience in designing, engineering and manufacturing complex optical systems, Corning Advanced Optics and Materials delivers complete, comprehensive and technically superior products, processes and systems to its aerospace and defense customers. As a one-stop, vertically-integrated U.S. manufacturer, Corning works continuously to ensure shorter cycle times, more process and product consistency, and a simpler, optimized customer experience.
"The expansion to the Keene, N.H., facility represents our commitment to the aerospace and defense industry," said John Lucey, vice president and general manager, Corning NetOptix. "This addition will enable us to produce quality refractive components at a competitive price, with shortened lead times. The new internal capabilities enable us to successfully deliver more complex optical-mechanical sensor products."
Through the combined expertise of its Corning Advanced Optics and Materials businesses, Corning is a world leader in delivering advanced optical solutions and other specialty materials for a broad array of markets including display, semiconductor, aerospace, defense, astronomy, ophthalmic, telecommunications and other industrial and commercial markets.
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