Clear Align Ranked No. 27 Among Greater Philadelphia’s Largest Manufacturers

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — April 17, 2025 — Clear Align, a U.S. leader in advanced electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) and AI-enabled C5ISR systems, has been ranked No. 27 on the Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2025 list of the Largest Manufacturers in Greater Philadelphia by employee count.

“Greater Philadelphia is a true high-tech manufacturing corridor—and we’re proud to help lead it,” said Angelique X. Irvin, CEO of Clear Align. “From precision optical fabrication to AI-driven sensor systems, we’re proving that American manufacturing can be both innovative and competitive. Our teams build mission-critical technology with advanced capabilities because lives and national security depend on it.”

American Manufacturing, Advanced Technology

• Optical & Sensor Leadership: Clear Align designs, fabricates, and integrates high-performance optics and EO/IR systems that enhance Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance across land, air, sea, and space.
• AI at the Edge: The company’s AI-enabled analytics and sensor processing accelerate detection, tracking, and decision advantage in complex, contested environments.
• Jobs & Skills Growth: Clear Align’s Philadelphia-area operations support skilled careers in opto-electronic integration and systems engineering—underscoring the region’s competitive strength in advanced tech manufacturing.

“This ranking highlights the power of American manufacturing when it’s paired with deep technical expertise and an unrivaled focus on the customer’s mission,” Irvin added. “With Pennsylvania’s proud manufacturing legacy as our foundation, we’re evolving the region into a hub for AI-enabled sensor systems serving defense and aerospace and homeland security.”

About Clear Align

Clear Align is a U.S.-based technology company delivering AI-enabled EO/IR imaging systems and full-spectrum C5ISR solutions for defense, aerospace, border surveillance, maritime, and space applications. With vertically integrated capabilities in precision optical fabrication, coatings, assembly, and advanced sensors, Clear Align is recognized for mission-ready systems that provide superior situational awareness and accelerate decision-making.

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Source: Philadelphia Business Journal, “Discover the biggest manufacturers in Greater Philadelphia,” April 17, 2025 (revised June 27, 2025).