Thread regarding Excel Technology Inc. layoffs

Excel Technology, Inc. is the parent company for several independently operated manufacturers of lasers and related equipment. The company's subsidiaries are active in design, development, manufacturing, and marketing of lasers used mainly in scientific and industrial applications--from researching subatomic particles to cutting material for automotive air bags. Through its subsidiaries, Excel has become one of the most successful companies to profit from the widening commercialization of lasers.