In a Photonics Media article from December 2018, Alexis Vogt writes about the Biophotonics Revolution and highlights Optimax's decisions to hire artists, musicians, gamers, and even chefs, because those individuals already possess good hand-eye coordination. The article also sheds light on Optimax's commitment to partnering with the American Precision Optics Manufacturers Association (APOMA) to offer apprenticeships in optics and biophotonics manufacturing.