Spectrum Advanced Manufacturing Technologies expands operations in Colorado
Spectrum Advanced Manufacturing Technologies has announced plans to expand its operations in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The company, which is owned by Ocutrx Technologies, Inc. and specializes in microelectronic circuits and electronic assemblies, will expand its existing facility by 3,000 square feet and add a new 12,000-square-foot building dedicated to manufacturing and assembly spaces. The expansion will be used to create a segregated cleanroom facility reserved for wiring and harnessing, called the "Deep Space Center." The new facility will be used to produce OcuLenz and ORLenz AR/XR headsets and the StereoLenz "glasses-free" 3D monitors. To help support the project, the Colorado Economic Development Commission will give the company approximately $1,281,974 over eight years for the creation of up to 101 new jobs.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Jeff Gilbert, Spectrum Chief Operating Officer, said, "This expansion signifies a strategic response to the growing demand for Spectrum AMT's expertise in high-reliability electronics manufacturing and assembly. We are deeply appreciative of our partnership with 5Star Bank and remain firmly committed to not only supporting critical industries like aerospace and defense but also contributing meaningfully to the advancement of technologies that shape the future, from space exploration and scientific discovery to addressing global medical challenges. We are proud to be part of a Colorado ecosystem that fosters innovation and economic growth, and we are excited to continue playing a vital role in Colorado Springs. This community has been instrumental in our beginning and continued success."
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Alexis Gajewski is a manufacturing writer and editor with nearly 20 years of experience covering the people, practices, and technologies that keep industrial facilities running. For more than a decade, she served as Senior Content Strategist for Plant Services, creating content for plant managers, engineers, and maintenance professionals on a variety of industrial topics.
During her tenure, Alexis worked to develop the brand’s digital strategy and helped launch and produce Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast. She also created The Lighter Side of Manufacturing, a weekly blog that explored the inventive and sometimes humorous side of the industry.
Alexis co-founded Influential Women in Manufacturing, a recognition program that honored 49 women in its first two years, earned an industry award for Best Product Launch, and received a proclamation from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and a commendation from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.
She also led newsroom operations and development at a large media company where she set editorial standards, developed training curriculum, and helped support AI adoption for more than 150 editors across 80+ brands spanning manufacturing, industrial processing, automation, and more.
Additionally, Alexis works as a freelance writer and editor, and her areas of interest include continuous improvement, the skilled workforce, and the role of emerging technology on the plant floor.
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