CAMAS, Wash. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — nLIGHT, Inc. (Nasdaq: LASR), a leading provider of high‑power lasers for mission‑critical directed energy, optical sensing, and advanced manufacturing applications, announced that its senior management will take part in the 14th Annual NYC Summit investor conference on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Mastro’s Steakhouse in New York City.
Presentation materials presented at the summit will be posted on the company’s investor portal at https://investors.nlight.net.
About the 14th Annual NYC Summit
The summit, organized and funded by participating companies, follows a “round‑robin” format that brings together small groups of investors and analysts with management teams. The agenda includes breakfast and lunch networking sessions in addition to multiple round‑table meetings, giving participants direct access to most of the 15 host companies.
The host lineup for the 2025 summit includes ACM Research, Advanced Energy, Aehr Test, Alpha & Omega Semiconductor, Axcelis, Cohu, FormFactor, InTest, Kulicke & Soffa, Lantronix, nLIGHT, Photronics, QuickLogic, SkyWater Technology, and Vishay Precision Group. Investment banks Stifel and TD Cowen serve as conference sponsors.
Attendance is limited to invited accredited investors and research analysts. Registrations close on December 10, 2025, and space is allocated on a first‑come, first‑served basis.
RSVP Information
Interested parties should register through the CEO Summit Events portal.
About nLIGHT
Founded in 2000, nLIGHT has built a portfolio of fiber‑coupled and diode‑pumped solid‑state lasers that deliver output powers ranging from a few watts to several kilowatts. The company’s technology is distinguished by high wall‑plug efficiency, precise beam quality, and robust thermal management, enabling applications such as missile defense, LIDAR, semiconductor inspection, and high‑volume metal additive manufacturing.
Market Context and Strategic Outlook
The global high‑power laser market is projected to exceed $7 billion by 2030, driven by defense modernization programs, the rapid adoption of LIDAR in autonomous vehicles, and the shift toward laser‑based additive manufacturing in aerospace and automotive sectors. nLIGHT’s focus on mission‑critical directed‑energy systems positions it to benefit from increased defense spending, particularly in the United States where the Department of Defense allocates billions annually to next‑generation weaponry.
Technologically, nLIGHT’s recent advancements in diode‑laser bar stacking and novel ceramic gain media have improved power scalability while maintaining beam fidelity—a critical factor for precision manufacturing where tolerances are sub‑micron. The company’s vertical integration of laser design, high‑precision optics, and packaging reduces supply‑chain risk and allows faster iterations compared with pure component suppliers.
From a financial perspective, nLIGHT reported revenue growth of 22 % year‑over‑year in the fiscal year ended September 2024, supported by higher unit shipments and an expanding service portfolio. The firm’s R&D spend, now averaging 15 % of revenue, underscores its commitment to staying ahead of emerging laser architectures such as thin‑disk and slab lasers, which could open new high‑volume markets.
Competitive pressures remain, with companies like IPG Photonics, Coherent, and TRUMPF enhancing their own high‑power offerings. However, nLIGHT’s niche focus on high‑reliability, space‑qualified systems and its strategic partnerships with defense contractors provide a defensible moat.
Analysts will be watching the NYC Summit for guidance on nLIGHT’s pipeline, especially upcoming contracts in directed‑energy testing and its roadmap for next‑generation 10‑kW laser modules slated for commercial rollout in 2026.
Source: nLIGHT, Inc.
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