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Qioptiq, the optics company that brought together some of the industry’s best-known brands under a single umbrella group, is set to be sold to the diversified US-based Excelitas Technologies. The two companies have signed a “definitive agreement” that will see Excelitas become home to the technologies developed by the likes of Linos Photonics, Point Source, Spindler & Hoyer, Pilkington and others.   Qioptiq Press Release Sept 30 2013
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There’s a pair of breakthroughs when it comes to the field of silicon photonics. Scientists have managed to develop a new method that could allow for the trajectory of experimental improvement in microprocessors that began nearly half a century ago, allowing for increasingly faster electronics. Story Here
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In recent years, JML Optical was having most of its custom lenses and other optical components built in China. But since new owners took the helm in 2011, JML Optical has participated in a growing trend in manufacturing: bringing production back to the United States, where it’s easier to manage customers’ increasingly exact tolerances for variation. Read the full story here.
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The Rochester Regional Photonics Cluster (RRPC) announced the addition of seven new members to its Board of Directors at its annual meeting earlier this month. Rochester is in the national and international spotlight, and is seeking significant federal funding for optics R&D. The new Board reflects a broader range of expertise needed to establish Rochester as the global leader in optics. “The new Board of Directors of RRPC has further...
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New York State’s plan to build up to three “mega” computer chip factories at the SUNY Institute of Technology outside Utica is raising questions about the future of IBM’s operations in downstate Dutchess County. Story here.
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Tuesday, September 10, Rochester, NY Before a packed house at the Digital Rochester GREAT Awards held in the Plaza Hotel on State Street, RRPC Member Lumetrics took home the Digital Rochester Optics, Photonics and Imaging Technology Award for developing their all-fiber based interferometer, the OptiGauge™. Presenting the award was Julian Goldstein, CEO of Navitar and the award sponsor. Finalists for the award were: Carestream Health – Rochester, NY Lumetrics –...
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240 stakeholders converged at the Rochester Museum and Science Center’s Riedman Gallery on September 10 to interact with industry experts and thought leaders in a conversation about the National Photonics Initiative. Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, representative 25th district, New York cohosted the meeting. Slaughter’s opening remarks emphasized Rochester’s leading role in optics, photonics and imaging for over a century, and the importance of photonics in medicine, energy research, defense and other...
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The Rochester Regional Photonics Cluster announced the recipients of three annual awards and a special lifetime achievement award at its annual meeting on Thursday, September 5th at the Rochester Museum & Science Center. The RRPC Entrepreneurship Award was awarded to Michael Bechtold, CEO, Optipro, for demonstrating creativity, innovative spirit and drive in pursuit of the dream of creating an industry-leading company in the Optics, Photonics and Imaging Industry.  Bechtold began a...
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ISUPT2013 University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, October 21-22, 2013 ISUPT provides a forum for researchers working on ultrafast photonic technologies including ultrahigh-speed optical communication, optical metrology, lasers, bio-medical technology, and advanced measurement technologies. The first ISUPT (originally named as “Europe-US-Japan Symposium on Ultrafast Photonics Technology”) was held at Makuhari in Japan in 2003, followed by the 2nd symposium at University of St. Andrews in 2005 hosted by Professors Wilson...
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(Ithaca, NY):  Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC (“Bond”) is pleased to announce William Greener was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2014 (“Best Lawyers”). Mr. Greener is a Registered Patent Attorney. His practice covers the full range of Intellectual Property Law including patent, trademark, copyright, agreements and licensing. Mr. Greener is a graduate of Canisius College, the University of Rochester and the State University...
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FAME Annual Event
04/30/2019    
3:30 pm - 7:00 pm
FAME's 2019 Annual Event Will Focus on Apprenticeships! Regional Apprenticeships – A School to Career Connection Featuring Mr. Brent Parton, Deputy Director of the Center [...]
ROSA Annual Dinner
OSA ROCHESTER 2019 ANNUAL DINNER Invited talk to follow business meeting and dinner.  Members and guests register at the event link. Invited Talk: Astrophysics and Recent [...]
2019 Glass Spring Cartel Baseball Game
05/21/2019    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for the annual Glass Cartel Spring Baseball game. This year, the game will be on Tuesday, May 21st in Club 3000. Details: 6:00 [...]
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