Based in Solon, Ohio, Folio Photonics develops enterprise-scale optical storage media and systems that turn long-term data archives into active, random-access storage. Its technology uses materials science and dynamic multilayer read/write capabilities to produce Folio Discs designed for immutable, cybersecure, durable data retention with low power needs. The company’s roadmap spans from early multilayer disc construction in 2017 to planned commercial disc and drive availability in 2026.
StorbyteStorbyte designs and manufactures enterprise storage arrays built around its ECO*FLASH platform, developed to handle the sustained write demands of cybersecurity data capture without premature drive failures. The company’s distinctive approach combines a patented Hydra architecture and DRACO command-optimization layer with open-systems flexibility, while its product line extends from flash arrays to disk enclosures and GPU servers. Storbyte’s 10-year unlimited-drive-write warranty and emphasis on lower power use underscore its focus on long-lived, cost-conscious data infrastructure.BALTIMORE, MD
PhotoOpTxBased in Solon, Ohio, PhotoOpTx develops photobiomodulation medical devices and treatment protocols for retinal disorders, including its investigational Retilux laser therapy device for diabetic macular edema. The company’s work centers on non-pharmacological light-based approaches intended to address unmet needs in ophthalmology, with research conducted alongside organizations such as the Jaeb Center for Health Research and the DRCR Network.SOLON, OH
Datum Storage SolutionsThe Potter family has owned and operated Datum Storage Solutions since Frank Potter founded the company in 1968 in his Long Island basement. Today, its York, Pennsylvania facility manufactures high-density storage systems for organizations that need to organize and secure important materials, with more than 40,000 installations behind it. The company provides design and installation support and backs its products with a lifetime warranty.EMIGSVILLE, PA
Apollo Optical SystemsApollo Optical Systems grew out of Rochester Photonics Corporation, a 1989 spin-off from the University of Rochester’s Institute of Optics, and was established as an independent company through a management buyout in 2002. Today, the Rochester-based company is known for developing precision polymer optics for customers in fields such as medical devices and defense, supporting projects from early prototypes through production.ROCHESTER, NY