Christopher Roller

Coherent, Inc. is a provider of laser solutions and optics for microelectronics, life sciences, industrial manufacturing, scientific and aerospace, and defense markets. It operates through the following business segments: OEM Laser Sources (OLS) and Industrial Lasers & Systems (ILS). The OLS segment focuses on laser sources and complex optical sub-systems, typically used in microelectronics manufacturing, medical diagnostics, and therapeutic medical applications. The ILS segment covers laser sources, sub-systems, and tools, which are used for industrial laser materials processing. The company was founded by Eugene Watson on May 26, 1966, and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Infinera Optical Holding, Inc. designs and develops telecommunications networking products. The firm serves telecom service providers, independent operating companies, multiple system operator cable companies, enterprises and government agencies. The company was founded by Michael J. Birck in 1975 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL.

Rivulet Communications enables medical, government and enterprise customers to flawlessly transport high bandwidth, mission critical and real time applications over existing IP networks. In major healthcare institutions, video is increasingly becoming an essential element of improved patient care as well as physician training and collaboration. Rivulet's applications are currently used to transport, archive and access HD medical-grade video throughout the hospital campus over the existing IP infrastructure. The video quality Rivulet delivers is superior to that using compression mechanisms or analog solutions and can be accessed anywhere that a computer can be connected to the network. In government and media applications, Rivulet's solutions are used to flawlessly transport VoIP, TDM (Circuit Emulation), video and satellite communications over existing IP networks. With Rivulet applications these services can be transported without the impairments typical of IP networks. As a result, their customers can confidently achieve network convergence and increase network utilization, while reducing the cap-ex and op-ex associated with continually over-provisioning and re-engineering the network. These applications are powered by Rivulet's innovative core technology, Dynamic Synchronization Technology (DST). DST works by synchronizing packets as they enter the IP network, virtually eliminating network resource contention and the resultant delay, packet loss and jitter, as well as the low utilization typically associated with convergence over IP networks. Through its broad product portfolio, breakthrough technology, strong leadership and partners, Rivulet Communications is delivering network convergence solutions for its customers.

Ocular Networks develops the Optical Service Xchange (OSX) family of next-generation optical edge solutions. The OSX family extends the reach of optical networks from the service provider's CO or POP to customer locations and aggregates both TDM and data traffic onto high-speed optical networks

Hillcrest Laboratories, Inc. engages in the supply of software, components, and intellectual property to enable the intelligent use of sensors in consumer electronics, robotics, and IoT devices. Its products include FSP200; BNO080/085; FSM300; FSM-9; FSP200 Development Suite; BNO080 Development Kit; and MotionEngine. The company was founded by Daniel S. Simpkins and Peter S. Jackson in 2001 and is headquartered in Rockville, MD.

The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc. is a non-profit organization that owns and operates technical professional association. It provides membership and services, societies and communities support, publication services, and conferences and events. The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

NDS Surgical Imaging LLC designs medical imaging and integration solutions. It offers surgical visualization, video processing, and wireless imaging. It also provides customer care, software and drivers, and documentation. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

The American Association for the Advancement of Science provides science related journal, program, and education services. The firm also promotes the responsible use of science in public policy. The company was founded in 1848 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.