Promoting the Growth of
Promoting the Growth of
Photonics in Michigan
Promoting the Growth of
Photonics in Michigan
Our Mission
See how we support optics and photonics employers, educators, and partners statewide.
Membership Benefits
Marketing reach, networking events, advocacy, and training aligned with Michigan photonics priorities.
Member Directory
Browse member companies, affiliates, and sponsors tied to Michigan optics supply chains.
Why Michigan photonics needs a shared voice
MI-Light is a nonprofit trade association focused on lasers, imaging, sensing, fiber optics, and precision manufacturing that depend on light-based technologies.
These highlights show how MI-Light serves members today: public policy context, workforce pipelines with colleges and universities, and connections among OEMs, integrators, and photonics suppliers.
Use the sections below for dated news archives, sponsor visibility, and the event calendar so you can plan attendance at meetings and regional photonics activities.
Recent News From MI-Light
Below are selected stories from our news archive. Open any item for the full article, or visit the News index for the complete list.
July 02, 2021
Member spotlight: PlaneWave Instruments, Michigan-based telescope and observatory systems, profiled through MI-Light. more
June 21, 2019
Recognition: Anca Sala, then MI-Light secretary, named a Crain’s Detroit Business 2019 Notable Woman in STEM for leadership in photonics education. more
July 18, 2017
Education: Baker College and partners secured NSF support to expand photonics-related coursework and lab capacity tied to Michigan employer needs. more
Read our latest Member Spotlight (PDF) featuring PlaneWave Instruments and their Michigan operations.
