Power Technology, Inc

09/03/2026

Military.com turned to Power Technology, Inc for expert perspective on the U.S. military’s operational use of high-energy lasers against hostile drones.

Our Jacob Poulliot shared insight on directed energy, counter-UAS operations, and the challenges of deploying these systems in real-world environments.

Read the story:
https://www.military.com/us-military-lasers-take-down-mexican-drug-cartel-drones-at-southern-border

Joint Task Force – Southern Border (JTF-SB) used laser technology to target and incinerate three hostile unmanned aircraft systems last week.

08/26/2026

Today, we celebrated an incredible 53 years. 🎉

After more than five decades with Power Technology, Glenn Sullivan is retiring!

Glenn joined PTI in 1973, just four years after the company was founded. From his early days in engineering to decades spent building relationships with customers and colleagues around the world, Glenn has been part of nearly every chapter of our story.

It’s hard to sum up 53 years in a single post, but one thing is easy to say: Thank you, Glenn.

Thank you for your dedication, your knowledge, the relationships you’ve built, and the lasting impact you’ve made on Power Technology and the photonics industry.

Please join us in congratulating Glenn on an extraordinary career and a very well-earned retirement! 🎉 If you'd like to leave him a message, you can do so at: https://buff.ly/Dob2qXF

08/26/2026

The exhibit floor is open at the 2026 Mid-America Aerospace & Defense Summit!

From guidance and illumination to sensing, pattern generation and more, we’re showcasing how laser technology enables aerospace and defense systems.

And it’s designed and manufactured right here in Arkansas. 🇺🇸

If you’re at the summit, come see us and talk photonics!

08/25/2026

Day 1 of the 2026 Mid-America Aerospace & Defense Summit is underway in Bentonville.

Power Technology is showcasing U.S.-made laser technologies built for demanding aerospace and defense applications, including precision laser modules, laser-based searchlights, pulsed laser systems, and custom laser solutions.

We’re also highlighting our contract manufacturing capabilities for defense programs, including optical, electronic, mechanical, and laser-system integration.

Stop by and meet Jake, our SOF veteran and laser expert, to talk about applications ranging from targeting, marking, and designation to seeker calibration, testing, and NIR/SWIR/IR illumination.

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07/21/2026

Power Technology Co-CEO Walter Burgess is representing our team at Farnborough International Airshow FIA 2026, one of the world’s premier aerospace and defense events.

Across today’s aerospace and defense systems, lasers are increasingly integrated into sensing, alignment, illumination, inspection, targeting support, testing, communications, and other mission-critical optical applications. Walter is meeting with organizations that need reliable U.S.-manufactured laser sources, custom engineering, and long-term OEM support for demanding platforms.

Attending Farnborough? Visit Booth #3125 to meet Walter and discuss how Power Technology, Inc. can help integrate the right laser source into your aerospace or defense system.

07/04/2026

🎆 Happy Independence Day from Power Technology! 🇺🇸

Throwing it back to one of our favorite laser demos: finding the right combination of wavelength, power, and focus to get the job done.

For this test, a 405 nm violet laser at 300 mW with a single-mode beam delivered the results we were looking for. A great reminder that in laser applications, the right wavelength and just the right amount of power can make all the difference.

Have a safe and happy Fourth of July! ✨

07/03/2026

🇺🇸 In honor of Independence Day—and as America marks 250 years since its founding—Power Technology, Inc. is closed today, Friday, July 3.

For more than five decades, we have been proud to design and manufacture laser solutions in the United States.

We wish our customers, partners, and team a safe and meaningful Fourth of July weekend. Normal operations will resume Monday, July 6.

07/01/2026

Yesterday, Power Technology, Inc's c-suite was honored to visit the Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith.

The day included a mission brief, a tour of the flight line, and an opportunity to see the F-35 Lightning II up close, offering a powerful firsthand look at the precision, advanced manufacturing, and coordinated mission support required behind today’s aerospace and defense capabilities.

Thank you to the 188th Wing for hosting the visit, and to the Arkansas Aerospace & Defense Alliance for helping bring Arkansas industry and defense leadership together.

We are proud to be part of a state where advanced manufacturing, aerospace innovation, and national defense continue to intersect in meaningful ways.

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06/26/2026

Power Technology team members are at University of Arkansas at Little Rock today for a Quantum Computing and Quantum Machine Learning Workshop, part of a statewide effort to expand quantum education and workforce development in Arkansas.

Quantum technologies depend on deep collaboration across computing, physics, engineering, optics, and industry. As a laser manufacturer based in Arkansas, we’re excited to see this conversation growing locally and to stay connected with the technical communities shaping what comes next.

06/18/2026

Fluorescence microscopy depends on more than optics and detectors. The excitation laser plays a direct role in signal quality, channel isolation, modulation, and long-term measurement stability.

In this technical article, we look at how precision laser sources support fluorescence microscopy methods including widefield imaging, TIRF, focus-lock systems, and modulation-based techniques.

Read the article: https://www.powertechnology.com/precision-excitation-lasers-in-fluorescence-microscopy/