Optics, Photonics, Quantum and Energy Industry Updates
This past week, 150 leaders of photonics company leaders met with government agency leaders to discuss policy and initiatives critical to:
By Michele Nichols on Thu, Oct 05, 2023
This past week, 150 leaders of photonics company leaders met with government agency leaders to discuss policy and initiatives critical to:
By Michele Nichols on Tue, Sep 19, 2023
Fabtech 2023 kicks off the season with one of the earliest major tradeshows for manufacturers. This 45,000-attendee show alternates cities each year and offers B2B technology companies an early preview of what works and what doesn’t in time for their booth planning for major 1Q 2024 shows like CES and Photonics West.
By Michele Nichols on Thu, Aug 03, 2023
Automation and digital transformation are the next revolution in productivity. This is driven by a severe shortage of skilled labor and supply chain disruption is capping growth for advanced manufacturing across the sectors we serve. Automation has the potential to improve output, introduce new capabilities, improve margin, and grow revenue—but the skilled labor gap is making this change an imperative.
By Michele Nichols on Fri, Jun 16, 2023
For many, it’s budgeting season as companies work through their strategic plans for the coming year. This means something different in every B2B industrial company we surveyed:
By Michele Nichols on Wed, May 31, 2023
What to expect in 2023? After the last two years, we are prepared for anything! There are ongoing changes to privacy regulation and management that will impact what you can measure, and what you should expect in the year to come.
By Michele Nichols on Tue, Apr 25, 2023
Appropriate change management and internal communications are critical to the success of your change plan, whether that’s driven by:
By Michele Nichols on Thu, Feb 09, 2023
By Michele Nichols on Mon, Feb 06, 2023
I was proud to be asked to lead this roundtable discussion on a topic that is critical to the growing field of photonics. That in no way makes me an expert in DEI. As a business owner who works with many of the market leaders in photonics, I am simply committed to doing the work.
I’m pleased to share the highlights from our active discussion on topics including:
By Michele Nichols on Wed, Nov 02, 2022
We're headed to FABTECH 2022, November 8-10 in Atlanta, Georgia.
By Michele Nichols on Mon, Sep 19, 2022
By Michele Nichols on Thu, Jan 20, 2022
We have missed seeing our photonics clients face to face and hope to see many of you at Photonics West January 23-27. We’ll be sharing market insights and marketing best practices and catching up with old friends. Watch for Launch Team at:
By Michele Nichols on Mon, Jan 03, 2022
Here we are, entering another year where the only certainty is uncertainty. Take a deep breath and recognize all the growth you’ve achieved and the stability you’ve provided in spite of rapid change. You’re helping to build a culture of resilience and action in the face of ambiguity.