“We are pleased to have been recognized by Inc. and honored to be among this grouping of entrepreneurial organizations,” stated Scott Keeney, nLIGHT President and CEO. “We continue to grow despite the recession and achieved record revenue in the 2^nd quarter. We are proud of our talented and dedicated team and look forward to continued growth.”

INC. 5000 is comprised of the 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America based on percentage revenue growth from 2005-2008.   To view the complete list, visit www.inc.com/inc5000/2009.

About nLIGHT Corporation

nLIGHT is a leading supplier of high-power semiconductor lasers and specialty optical fibers for industrial, medical, defense and consumer applications. nLIGHT partners with customers to provide advantages in performance, reliability and efficiency. Global support is provided through state-of-the-art manufacturing and application centers in North America, Europe, and Asia. (www.nlight.net)

Contact: Rick M. Peterson, nLIGHT Director of Marketing, 360.566.4478 rick.peterson@nlight.net

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