High volume precision optical solutions manufacturer Research Electro-Optics Inc. (REO) announced the appointment of Mark Notarfrancesco to the newly created position of vice president of manufacturing operations. In the role, Notarfrancesco will direct all aspects of the company’s optics fabrication, thin film coating and optomechanical assembly operations. Prior to joining REO, he worked for Intel Corp., where he served in developing and implementing technology capabilities that supported the company’s position in microelectronics manufacturing. Most recently, he managed multiple product lines at Advanced Energy. For more information, visit: www.reoinc.com