Turner Laser Systems Wins 2025 Manufacturer of the Year (Small MFR)

Watch Mark Turner, CEO of Turner Laser Systems, accept the 2025 Manufacturer of the Year (Small MFG) award from AMBayArea. In this heartfelt speech, Mark reflects on the team's journey, the company's growth, and the invaluable partnership with Owens Design that helped shape our success.

Fremont, CA – April 2025 — Turner Laser Systems, a Fremont-based precision laser solutions provider, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the 2025 Manufacturer of the Year (Small MFG) by the  Association of Manufacturers Bay Area (AMBayArea). The award was presented on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at AMBayArea’s Annual Summit, recognizing excellence in innovation, manufacturing leadership, and regional economic contribution.

"This recognition is a huge honor for our team," said Mark Turner, CEO of Turner Laser Systems. "It affirms our commitment to delivering best-in-class laser micromachining solutions while staying deeply rooted in the Bay Area’s manufacturing ecosystem. This award is just a testament to the tenacity, grit, creativity, and commitment to the vision that the team had the past 7 years."

During his acceptance speech, Turner also took a moment to acknowledge key partners who have been integral to the company’s journey:

"I want to give one particular special acknowledgement to Owens Design… Thank you for being a partner and ally for us from day one. Since we synergized the two companies together—thank you for believing in us. Owens Design, being both a design and build partner, built the products that we see out here today. They have just been a consistent ally to our commercial success. That type of partnership and friendship is something rare, and I also just really value."

Founded and headquartered in Fremont, Turner Laser Systems serves a range of industries—from medical devices to semiconductors—providing cutting-edge, turnkey laser systems engineered to solve complex micromachining challenges. The company has earned a reputation for delivering high-performance laser micromachining solutions that address some of the most demanding manufacturing applications in the world.