nLIGHT, Inc. (NASDAQ: LASR) shares began Wednesday sharply lower. The company, a leading provider of high-power lasers for mission-critical directed energy, optical sensing, and advanced manufacturing applications, announced it has been named ‘Enterprise Tech Company of the Year’ at the 2026 Oregon Tech Awards, presented by the Technology Association of Oregon (TAO).
The Oregon Tech Awards are TAO’s flagship annual event and are widely regarded as Oregon’s most prestigious recognition program for technology innovation, leadership, and economic impact. The awards celebrate companies and individuals who are driving meaningful advancements across the region’s technology ecosystem.
The Enterprise Tech Company of the Year award honors an established enterprise technology company that has demonstrated exceptional growth, innovation, and leadership while delivering impactful technology solutions to enterprise customers. Winners are selected based on criteria that include product differentiation, customer impact, business momentum, and overall industry leadership.
Said CEO Scott Keeney, “This recognition from the Technology Association of Oregon is a tremendous honor and a testament to the innovation, discipline, and dedication of the entire nLIGHT team.
“Being named Enterprise Tech Company of the Year reflects our continued focus on delivering highly reliable, mission critical laser technology that enables our customers to solve complex challenges at scale.”
LASR shares dropped $5.62, or 6.7%, to $78.18.
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