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Len DiSalvo’s contributions to JML Optical Industries as the company’s CFO,  and to the Rochester community as a whole,  have placed him as a finalist for the Financial Executive of the Year award, sponsored by the Rochester Business Journal and Financial Executives International. In addition to finance and accounting, DiSalvo is responsible for human resources and information technology functions at JML Optical, which is a leading designer and manufacturer of custom...Continue Reading

Acquisition of data in complex x-ray studies could improve 100-fold over existing technology with the help of an $833,000 federal grant awarded this week to Sydor Instruments. The company will use the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant, awarded through the U.S. Department of Energy, to complete the technology transfer of a novel microstrip detector,  in collaboration […]Continue Reading

“If China shuts off the flow of glass, the United States will be out of drones in six months.” – CEO of a critical components contractor to the DoD It was anticipated and heavily lobbied for.  Does it look like anyone expected? On Monday, June 2nd, the Department of the Air Force, through Air Force Material Command (Wright Patterson) issued a request for information (RFI) seeking input from Industry and Academia...Continue Reading

The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired is calling on local firms interested in developing the next generation of assistive technologies for the blind and low vision community. Researchers and representatives from engineering services firms and manufacturers interested in developing and commercializing these technologies are invited to ABVI’s Low Vision Technology Industry Day on June 12.  Attendees will tour ABVI’s Rehabilitation Center and other facilities, and hear from Dr. Katherine White,...Continue Reading

The photonics and optics industry in the greater Rochester region is in line to benefit from an estimated $1.3 billion in federal economic development funds, as the region has been named a national “Manufacturing Community” under the Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership Program (IMCP). The designation by the U.S. Department of Commerce, announced May 28, will give the nine-county Finger Lakes region preferred consideration when applying for economic development grants, with particular focus...Continue Reading

Rochester’s Vincent Associates is marking 45 years of manufacturing high performance and high quality electronic shutter systems for applications worldwide. In May 1969 the company shipped its first product, the 225X, a 25mm two-bladed shutter used in photographic applications, early video cameras and laser systems. Today, the RRPC member has expanded its UNIBLITZ product line to include more than seven shutter series for use in microscopy, medical imaging, CCD, video...Continue Reading

Sydor Instruments is now a one-stop source for ultrafast ballistic imaging and ballistic test systems. The RRPC member recently inked a deal with UK-based SABRE Ballistics to become its sole U.S. sales and applications partner. SABRE’s integrated ballistic test equipment, combined with Sydor’s expertise in high-speed image capture and custom diagnostics, now allows Sydor to offer comprehensive testing solutions to customers for defense and scientific applications. “SABRE’s unmatched experience in...Continue Reading

Representatives from several RRPC member companies attended Europe’s largest exhibition for optics, optical systems and components this week in Frankfurt, Germany. The RRPC, JML Optical Industries, Rochester Precision Optics, QED Technology Inc., Corning Tropel Corp., and the IDEX companies Semrock and CVI/Melles Griot were among the 585 exhibitors at Optatec, May 20-22. Sydor Optics also attended, meeting with customers on the exhibition floor. This is the first time the photonics...Continue Reading

2015 is The Year Of Light And Light-based Technologies. What project are you embracing? Here’s a story about a bold idea and a woman that chose a remarkable path for herself and her village. “Only about 34 per cent of Belize’s largely rural southern region have access to the electric grid. The rest burn kerosene priced at a high $10 per gallon or depend on wax candles and batteries to...Continue Reading

New York Photonics Manufacturing Initiative Goal: Assist in developing national and regional technology roadmaps for the U.S. photonics industry and laying the groundwork for a national institute dedicated to advancing and diffusing photonics-based manufacturing technologies. Lead: University of Rochester, Center for Emerging and Innovative Sciences 260 Hutchison Rd. Rochester, NY14627 Award Number: 70NANB14H054 Federal Funding: $498,430 Project Duration:  18 months The University of Rochester and its partners, including leading U.S....Continue Reading