Photonics company to host open house in Boulder on Wednesday

Olivia Doak, Daily Times-Call, Longmont, Colo.

April 29, 2024 at 11:59 PM

Apr. 29—Thorlabs, a photonics company, will host an open house event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at Hotel Boulderado, 2115 13th St in Boulder.

There will be food, drinks, games, contests and a chance to tour the company's newest initiative, The Mobile Photonics Lab Experience. Visitors will have the opportunity to get hands-on experience with new quantum technologies products, including single-photon devices and the company's newest educational kit.

The event is free and open to the public.

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