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Zygo is the global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced optical metrology systems and ultra-precise optical components and assemblies. Our Metrology business segment is comprised of three major groups: optical surface profilers, laser interferometers, and stage position metrology. The products and systems produced by these groups use various optical techniques for measuring displacement, surface shape, and texture. Applications for our metrology products are diverse, and include precision machining, optical manufacturing, and semiconductor manufacturing, as well as many others. Our Optics business segment is comprised of two major groups: Electro-Optics and Optical Components. These groups leverage Zygo's expertise in optical design and assembly, and high-volume manufacturing of precision optical components and systems, for aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial applications. Founded in 1970, and headquartered in Middlefield, Connecticut, USA, Zygo's global operations are supported by over 500 dedicated and highly-skilled individuals around the world. ZYGO is driven by a passion for innovation, as evidenced by over 875 patents awarded since the Company's founding. In 2014, Zygo became part of the Ultra Precision Technologies Division of AMETEK, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electro-mechanical devices. With annual sales over $7 billion, AMETEK has more than 15,000 colleagues at nearly 150 operating locations across the United States and in 30 other countries. Zygo enjoys mutually-beneficial relationships with its AMETEK sister companies, collaborating on technologies and sharing resources in order to provide the best possible experience for our customers. While we are a part of the AMETEK family, we are still the same Zygo that you have known and trusted for over 50 years, committed to serving your precision metrology and optics needs now and in the future.

FlightAware (flightaware.com) is the leading provider of real-time and historical flight information and insights to the global aviation community. FlightAware serves all segments of the aviation marketplace through best-of-breed applications and data services that provide comprehensive information about the current and predicted movement of aircraft. Through the collection, interpretation, and enrichment of hundreds of sources of data, including data from FlightAware’s own proprietary terrestrial ADS-B network spanning seven continents and in 200 countries and territories, the company is able to transform millions of raw flight data elements and deliver them as coherent, easy-to-consume flight stories. As a single source of accurate and actionable data for aviation players large and small, FlightAware is central to aviation. FlightAware is owned by Collins Aerospace (a Raytheon company) with headquarters in Houston and locations in New York, Austin, Singapore, and London.

AvBuyer Magazine and AvBuyer.com offer actionable intelligence for the Business Aviation marketplace. Established for over 25 years, AvBuyer pairs business aircraft for sale with need-to-know intelligence that enables owners and operators to make better informed buying decisions across all areas of business aviation operations. With expert opinions and insider commentary on current trends, AvBuyer magazine leads the industry in worldwide distribution and reaches a vast audience across the business world. With detailed insights from our editors - Brian Foley - Market Intelligence, Brian Wilson - Jet Connectivity, David Wyndham - Ownership and Operating Costs, Mike Chase - Jet, Turboprop and Helicopter Comparisons, Rene Armas Mae - Buyer Strategy & Finance, Tony Kioussis - Aircraft Value and Maintenance Analysis and Matt Harris, Editor AvBuyer Magazine & Commissioning Editor, AvBuyer.com. We also commission work from many of the leading industry insiders who share their hands-on experience and valuable insights about all parts for the aircraft aquistion, ownership and sales process to optimize aircraft perfomance and asset investment. Our website, AvBuyer.com includes all the latest articles from the magazine in digital magazine and online form. We have recently introduced special print and digital editions which are industry reference guides to Cabin Electronics, Connectivity, Finance, Engine Maintenance and MRO. These guides have been carefully curated to be valuable reference guides for the next 5 years, at least. The guides also have their own complementary specialist hubs online where there are extended and interactive versions of the content. We also have an extensive range of Buyers and Price guides on the site, plus Videos and Podcasts. Visit AvBuyer.com and subscribe to our print edition or free digital edition of AvBuyer magazine.