Anchored by the greater Rochester/Finger Lakes region, New York State is a hotbed for optics, photonics, imaging, and laser (OPIL) technology. With a history that dates back to the 1850s, the New York Photonics cluster is now more than 150 companies strong, with significant support from research universities, workforce development programs at community colleges, and state and federal economic development initiatives.

Our cluster’s expertise in OPIL technologies sparks breakthrough research, catalyzes product development across all advanced manufacturing sectors, and sustains one of the most sophisticated, highly integrated supply chains in the nation. Look to New York Photonics as the organization for problem-solving and business-building, with a collaborative ethic that maintains rigorous standards and understands the importance of speed to market.