STI Optronics Inc, a subsiduary of TKO Research Inc, performs laser-related contract research and development and manufactures and integrates custom systems. The firm specializes in lasers (CO2, excimer, and COIL), laser and optical systems, magnetic insertion devices (wigglers and undulators), energy and flow technologies, and laser applications. STI's capabilities include theoretical and computer modeling; engineering design and drafting; in-house fabrication and machining; fully equipped laboratories for performing experiments; and facilities for assembling, inspecting, and delivering hardware. The firm is also responsible for the design, manufacture, integration, and delivery of custom devices and systems to customers all over the world. The firm was first founded in 1965 as Mathematical Sciences Northwest. In 1982, they became a subsidiary of Spectra Physics who renamed them Spectra Technology Inc. Amoco Technology Co. (ATC) acquired the firm in 1989 and changed their name to STI Optronics.
