Customer Story Manufacturing data drives a laser focus on innovation At Coherent, efficient manufacturing is built into the very foundations of the company. Initially established in the home of one of the found- ers in 1966, Coherent’s first laser used a piece of rain gutter as a key component. Now a leading global photonics manufacturer, Coherent builds customized laser solutions for semiconductor and microelectronics manufacturing. It’s a competitive industry that requires continuous adaptation to an evolving marketplace; and low-performing suppliers don’t survive in the long term, especially with rising customer expecta- tions for better performance and reliability at lower costs. Coherent has consistently risen to these challenges over the last 50 years, making the company a

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