nLIGHT, Inc. Named ‘Enterprise Tech Company of the Year’ at 2026 Oregon Tech Awards

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, today announced it has been named ‘Enterprise Tech Company of the Year’ at the 2026 Oregon Tech Awards, presented by the Technology Association of Oregon (TAO).

The Oregon Tech Awards are TAO’s flagship annual event and are widely regarded as Oregon’s most prestigious recognition program for technology innovation, leadership, and economic impact. Hosted by TAO, the awards celebrate companies and individuals who are driving meaningful advancements across the region’s technology ecosystem.

The Enterprise Tech Company of the Year award honors an established enterprise technology company that has demonstrated exceptional growth, innovation, and leadership while delivering impactful technology solutions to enterprise customers. Winners are selected based on criteria that include product differentiation, customer impact, business momentum, and overall industry leadership.

“This recognition from the Technology Association of Oregon is a tremendous honor and a testament to the innovation, discipline, and dedication of the entire nLIGHT team,” said Scott Keeney, nLIGHT’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Being named Enterprise Tech Company of the Year reflects our continued focus on delivering highly reliable, mission‑critical laser technology that enables our customers to solve complex challenges at scale.”

TAO is the preeminent organization representing the area’s technology community and works to foster an inclusive, innovative, and world‑class economy throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. Through advocacy, community building, and high‑profile events such as the Oregon Tech Awards, TAO supports companies of all sizes and highlights the organizations powering the region’s innovation economy.

About nLIGHT

nLIGHT, Inc. is a leading provider of high-power lasers for mission-critical directed energy, optical sensing, and advanced manufacturing applications. Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT employs more than 800 people with operations in the United States, Europe and Asia. The company’s vertically integrated approach enables performance leadership from laser chip through system-level solutions. For more information, please visit www.nlight.net.

About the Technology Association of Oregon

The Technology Association of Oregon (TAO) is the leading voice for the Pacific Northwest technology community. TAO’s mission is to foster an inclusive, innovative, and world-class economy by driving collaboration, advocacy, and visibility for technology companies and professionals across Oregon and Southwest Washington.