Source of fiber laser production

Jan. 23, 2009
A change has been made to Figure 2 in this year's Annual Economic Review.

A change has been made to Figure 2 in this year's Annual Economic Review. Based on information received after the issue was published, the source of production of fiber lasers has been changed as shown in the accompanying new figure. The increase in the production of fiber lasers in Europe and the decrease in production in North America is related to the output of one company, who is a major manufacturer in both regions. Also note that this change does not impact Figure 3 data, which is a view of where revenues flow; to the location of the corporate offices.

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