The 2017 Call for Proposals is now open and extended to all AIM Photonics members seeking federal funding for tactical projects targeting the AIM Photonics themes of Education, Workforce Development, Roadmap, Assessment, and Industry/Academic. Read More HereContinue Reading
The American Institute for Manufacturing Integrated Photonics (“AIM Photonics”) is seeking qualified, responsive and responsible bidders to provide proposals for equipment to establish a Test, Assembly and Packaging (“TAP”) facility in Rochester, NY. http://www.aimphotonics.com/equipment-rfp/Continue Reading
The persistent, tenacious Congresswoman Louise Slaughter and her superb staff help another New York Photonics company. https://navitar.com/company/news/9/congresswoman-slaughter-joins-navitar-ceo-announce/Continue Reading
The 2016 Gold Medal of the Society — the highest honor awarded by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics — was presented last night to SPIE Fellow Paras Prasad at a gala awards banquet during SPIE Optics & Photonics. Prasad is Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, Physics, Medicine and Electrical Engineering and the Samuel P. Capen Chair as well as Executive Director of the Institute for Lasers, Photonics and...Continue Reading
Project submission deadlines are in September. The Faire will be held at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center on Saturday, November 19th. Calling all makers, crafters, tinkerers, and artists: the application for the third annual Rochester Mini Maker Faire is now open! On November 19th from 9am to 5pm at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center, Rochester celebrates the act of Making with attractions, exhibits, talks, demonstrations, and performances showcasing the intersection...Continue Reading
Photonics jobs: Preparing today for future openings Top leaders at the American Institute for Manufacturing Integrated Photonics (AIM Photonics) say the projected optical technician jobs won’t be here for at least two or three years. That means anyone looking for a future photonics job has 25 months to learn more about the industry. >>Read more here<<Continue Reading
New York Photonics Executive Director, Tom Battley spoke with Kevin Gillan of WARM 101.3, Stephens Media Group about the impact of Photonics in RochesterContinue Reading
Danforth – Victor 930 Old Dutch Rd Victor, NY 14564 Rochester – August 17 7:30am – Registration/Breakfast 8am – 12pm – Seminar/Lunch 1pm – 2pm – High Purity Fab Facility Tour Registration: >>click here<< By phone: (716) 832-1940 Ask for Ro Cieri Continue Reading
… but we have a feeling that some careers are beginning! Nine students in East High’s Precision Optics Fabrication Program worked for 60 hours over 3 weeks making precision optical lenses. The students generated, loose abrasively ground, and polished microscope objectives and lenses for eyepieces and well as other components. Each student measured final parts on a Zygo GPI interferometer, made adjustments to the polishing stroke, and made a final...Continue Reading
You asked us how to submit a project for consideration by AIM Photonics. Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018 Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport [...]
Join us with our host, Pennwell Publishing, to learn more about the Optical Engineering Design Conference her in Rochester this October. What is the Optical [...]
CLEO: Innovative Science, Expansive Networking CLEO offers six days of technical sessions, Special Symposia, tutorials, business programming, exhibits and special events — highlighting the latest research, [...]
The International Day of Light is a global initiative that provides an annual focal point for the continued appreciation of light and the role it [...]
New York Photonics is a not-for-profit organization founded to promote and enhance the New York State optics, photonics and imaging industry by fostering the cooperation of business, academia and government.
