MEMBER STATUS

CORPORATE: Companies manufacturing optical components or devices in the US, Canada and Mexico (Latin America), must join as Corporate Members. Membership is by unit/ division of a company. Dues are based on the number of people in the optics manufacturing department of that unit/division. Membership in APOMA is open to individual units/ divisions of a company

ANNUAL DUES BY CORPORATE SIZE

1-15 Employees $200

16-60 Employees $350

61-125 Employees $600

>125 Employees $1,200

ASSOCIATE: Companies that supply to or purchase from optics manufacturers. Membership is $250.

AFFILIATE: Non-North American Companies that manufacture, supply or purchase optical products. Membership is $1200.

ACADEMIC: Accredited organizations that engage in research, education or activities benefiting the optical industry. Free membership is limited to those involved in domestic optics.

The APOMA Organization

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MISSION STATEMENT


APOMA represents a broad constituency of precision optics manufacturers, and the supporting industry along with academic associates, whose mutual interest is the advancement and expansion of optics manufacturing and technology. APOMA is pledged to act on behalf of its members, whose common interests are far more important than the small differences that have for too long fragmented the industry. Common concern and cooperation are the essential foundation of sustaining a viable technology base.

OBJECTIVES

  • Provide a forum for peers and associates to discuss opportunities and concerns in the optics industry.
  • Initiate actions that stimulate advances in science, technology and business opportunities for the optical
    community.
  • Serve as a unified, coherent voice in promoting expansion and growth of the optics manufacturing base.

 

INDUSTRY ADVOCATE

  • In 1988, APOMA wrote a comprehensive industrial modernization proposal advocating the effective cooperation of industry, academia and government. Areas that receiveAPOMAsupport are: Optical Standards, OptiFab, Optical Fabrication Training and Student Travel to Optical Fabrication and Testing seminars.

MEETINGS & PUBLICATIONS

  • APOMA schedules at least two national meetings each year. Meeting dates and times conveniently coincide with the major conferences of the SPIE and OSA. Members are advised of the meeting day and time.
  • APOMA Members receive a newsletter discussing issues, activities, meeting dates and items of critical interest