Michigan Firm Cleared to Make Femtosecond Lasers
Published Date: 6/23/2026
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Summary
IMRA America in Ann Arbor, Michigan, got the green light to make their super-fast femtosecond fiber laser systems inside Foreign-Trade Zone 70. This means they can produce these high-tech lasers with special trade benefits, helping them save money and speed up production. The approval was finalized on June 18, 2026, so IMRA can get to work right away!
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FTZ Production Authorization for IMRA
IMRA America, Inc. was authorized to produce femtosecond fiber laser systems inside Foreign-Trade Zone 70 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The FTZ Board notified the applicant of this authorization on June 18, 2026, and the production activity was authorized subject to the FTZ Act and the FTZ Board's regulations.
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