LASER-TEC, Center for Laser and Fiber Optics Education
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Welcome to LASER-TEC



The Center for Laser and Fiber Optics Education, LASER-TEC, is a National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education Center comprised of community and state colleges, universities, high schools and technical centers, trade associations, and laser and fiber optic (LFO) companies.

Headquartered in Fort Pierce, Florida, LASER-TEC started its operation in September 2013 with the goal of developing a sustainable pipeline of qualified laser and fiber optics technicians to meet the industry demand across the nation. 

To achieve our goal, we are committed to assisting colleges and high schools with creating and offering courses in lasers and fiber optics.


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Solar PV Costs are Dropping Below Coal Globally
Solar Could Beat Coal to Become the Cheapest Power on Earth by 2024

Shankleman and Martin of Bloomberg News report that  “solar power is now cheaper than coal in some parts of the world,” and in less than a decade, “it’s likely to be the lowest-cost option almost everywhere.” Better technology, economies of scale, and manufacturing experience “has been key in boosting the industry.”

Bloomberg reports that the average 1 megawatt-plus ground mounted solar system will cost 73 cents a watt by 2025 compared with $1.14 now, a 36 percent drop, according to a BNEF analysis. GTM Research expects parts of the US Southwest from $1 to drop as low as 75 cents in 2021, while DOE’s NREL expects costs of about $1.20 a watt now declining to $1 by 2020.

To read the full report, click the link below: 
http://bloom.bg/2hINqSM

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Professional
Development Courses:

Introduction to Photonics &
Fundamentals of Fiber Optics

Enroll Today!

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New Educational
​Raman Spectrometer

50% Discount for OPCN Members

Upcoming Events


Coding with Arduino Bootcamp - Game Programming
Date(s): Wednesdays, 11/6/2019 - 12/18/2019
Fort Pierce, FL

Central Carolina Community College Laser Program Advisory Committee Meeting
Date(s): 12/03/2019
Harnett Main Campus, Lillington, NC

Introduction to Photonics 
Online theory: 01/13/2020 - 03/06/2020

Practical: 03/16/2020 - 03/18/2020
Indian River State College, Fort Pierce, FL  


Fundamentals of Fiber Optics 
Online theory: 01/13/2020 - 03/06/2020
Practical: 03/19/2020 - 03/21/2020 
Indian River State College, Fort Pierce, FL

Coding with Arduino Bootcamp - Visible Light Spectrum
Date(s): Wednesdays, 01/22/2020 - 02/26/2020
Indian River State College, Fort Pierce, FL

Coding with Arduino Bootcamp - Game Programming
Date(s): Wednesdays, 04/01/2020 - 05/06/2020
Indian River State College, Fort Pierce, FL
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