Photonics Companies Win Queen’s Awards
Four photonics
companies have received a Queen’s Award for Enterprise – the UK’s
prestigious accolade for business success. Specialised Imaging Ltd. of Tring won
for its innovation in the continuous development of ultrahigh-speed imaging systems
used in military and scientific applications. Renishaw plc of Wotton-under-Edge
was awarded for its TRS2 laser-based noncontact broken tool detection system, which
is used in computer numerically controlled machining centers and in machining operations
in the automotive and consumer electronics industries. OpTek Systems of Abingdon
won for international trade. The laser processing solutions provider is celebrating
its third consecutive record year for revenues, based on the increased demand for
machine tools used in manufacturing and testing photovoltaic cells. Zeeko Ltd. of
Calville, a manufacturer of machines for polishing high-precision, free-form surfaces,
received the award for its Optic Fabrication Centre, a corrective polisher with
integrated measuring capability. It allows users to progress a precision component
from start to finish without removing it from the machine. The Queen’s Awards
for Enterprise are made each year by Her Majesty the Queen on the advice of the
prime minister, who is assisted by an advisory committee that includes representatives
of government, industry and commerce, and the trade unions.
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