As nLIGHT CEO Scott Keeney clicked through a slideshow overview of the company’s 25 years, a roughly 6-foot-tall military laser loomed across the room.
The device is a testament to how far nLIGHT has come since its days in telecommunications. The vertically integrated, semiconductor laser manufacturer celebrated its anniversary at its Camas headquarters Monday, gathering staff, Discovery High School students, as well as local business and political leaders for the occasion.