TUCSON, Ariz., Feb. 21 -- To support continued growth of business opportunities, Optical Research Associates (ORA), headquartered in Pasadena, Calif., has opened a new, fourth office in Tucson, Arizona. This office will focus on providing optical design and engineering services. Officially opened on February 5, 2001, ORA Tucson is currently involved in projects centering on semiconductor microlithography, optical telecommunications and remote sensing.
    "Having a presence in Tucson will enable us to develop closer ties to local photonics companies, as well as with the University of Arizona Optical Sciences Center and its staff, which is an excellent center for innovation with superbly trained graduates," said ORA CEO Robert Hilbert.