STC MEMS, former Infotonics Center, most recently a division of SUNY POLY Akoustis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKTS), a manufacturer of patented single-crystal BulkONE® bulk acoustic wave (BAW) high-band RF filters for mobile and other wireless applications, announced today it has entered into binding, definitive agreements to acquire assets from the Research Foundation for the State University of New York (RF-SUNY) and Fuller Road Management Corporation (FRMC), an affiliate of RF-SUNY. The assets...Continue Reading
HONG KONG — When the United States Air Force wanted help making military robots more perceptive, it turned to a Boston-based artificial intelligence start-up called Neurala. But when Neurala needed money, it got little response from the American military. So Neurala turned to China, landing an undisclosed sum from an investment firm backed by a state-run Chinese company. Chinese firms have become significant investors in American start-ups working on cutting-edge...Continue Reading
We Rarely Make Appeals Many of you may know Lori Steffenilla, a long-time member of the Optics and Photonics Community. Lori is currently the Director of Operations at GS PLASTIC OPTICS. Previously, Lori was VP of Operations for Syntec Optics. On December 28th 2016, Lori and her family suffered a devastating loss when her husband of 20 years, Tom, succumbed to cancer. Tom was 50 years old. The struggle with...Continue Reading
Comparing Plans in the International Competition for Future Optics & Photonics Manufacturing and Jobs A reminder: We are living in the century of the photon. There will be great economic rewards to nations — and regions — that are able to grow their optics, photonics and imaging ecosystems. Nations are investing billions into making certain that they reap both the opportunities and the rewards. New York State’s $250 million investment...Continue Reading
UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH SCHEME TO ILLEGALLY EXPORT RIFLE SCOPES AND THERMAL IMAGING EQUIPMENT Military grade equipment was intended for shipment to Ukraine. Queens Man Sought to Export Controlled Rifle Scopes and Thermal Imaging Equipment Designed for Military Use. The devices obtained by the defendant and his co- conspirators included some of the most highly powerful and technologically sophisticated night vision rifle scopes and thermal imaging equipment available,...Continue Reading
Consolidation creates efficiencies for the innovative 20-year old company and its customers. Syntec Optics, (video here) a privately-owned advanced polymer optics manufacturing company in Rochester, NY, has announced the completion of its move from three separate facilities in New York State to the City of Rochester. “Syntec Optics (website here) is making American manufacturing globally competitive again. The move enables global customers to now benefit from a vertically integrated supply chain and quicker...Continue Reading
What will it take to create a manufacturing renaissance in the Greater Rochester area? According to Willy Shih, it involves strengthening the link between manufacturing and innovation, developing advanced manufacturing operations and the supporting structure, educating and preparing the workforce at all levels, and government support for key initiatives. The Speaker: Dr. Willy Shih Dr. Willy Shih is Robert & Jane Cizik Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School...Continue Reading
RocGrowth Candids—a bimonthly gathering of local entrepreneurs to share their lessons learned—will hold an event March 1 featuring Optimax Systems Inc.’s CEO Rick Plympton and President Mike Mandina. The optics manufacturing firm employs 280 people. The event, which takes place on Wednesday, March 1st, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Downstairs Cabaret Theatre at 20 Windsor St., is to feature an open interview with Plympton and Mandina, and a...Continue Reading
OSA Rochester Section Tuesday, March 7 at 7 PM Laboratory for Laser Energetics – East Lobby 240 East River Road, Rochester, NY 14623 The focus is on questions from the audience, which will start after each speaker gives a short introduction on their experience with entrepreneurship. Continue Reading
