APPLIED IMAGE inc is pleased to be a part of the “NASA Mars Science Laboratory” mission which is now streaming towards the planet Mars and expected to arrive around August 5th, 2012. On board the spacecraft is a new more sophisticated Mars rover named “Curiosity”. The rover Curiosity is designed to land on Mars, drive over various Martian terrains, gather and analyze samples along the way, and also collect other...Continue Reading
Assets to Improve Quality Control for Lenses and Open Market for New Scientific Applications Rochester, New York, July 10, 2012 – Lumetrics Inc. announced today that it is acquiring key assets of the former WaveFront Sciences Company from Abbott. This business transaction will allow Lumetrics to expand its repertoire of services and grow its business substantially. Lumetrics, begun in Rochester in 2003, is known for its OptiGauge system, which is...Continue Reading
The 2012 Summer Optics Sizzler June 25 – 28, 2012: Students from East and Gates Chili High Schools worked together with volunteers on Projection Science, Snell’s Law, Spectroscopy, Interferometry and Stereo Vision. On the final day the teams presented their findings to a team of industry volunteers who reviewed and commented on the presentations.Continue Reading
Rochester, NY (May 20, 2012) – ASE Optics and their parent company Rochester Precision Optics (RPO) announce the launch of ASE Optics Europe to strengthen their presence and service to European customers. ASE Optics Europe, an optical engineering services firm, provides optical engineering and design for technology companies in industries like medical devices, biotechnology, industrial and automotive. European companies face a dramatic and growing shortage of optical engineers. Their investment...Continue Reading
Chuck Synborski has taken a position with G-S PLASTIC OPTICS as Vice President Sales, Marketing and Business Development. With a Masters in Optics from the University of Rochester and 30+ years in the industry, Chuck is one of the mainstays of the Rochester Optics community. He has played key roles in a number of optics enterprises, most recently as general manager of the Rochester division of CVI / Melles Griot....Continue Reading
Empire Precision Plastics, Inc. (EPP) announced the purchase of the physical assets and hiring of the technical staff of Lightwave Enterprises, Inc. (LEI), a Rochester, New York-based polymer optics, diamond turning and thin film coating company. The addition of these resources will add an immediate and highly accomplished optical component to Empire Precision’s already broad offering of injection molded products manufactured for the medical/surgical, mil/aero, electronic and consumer products industries. ...Continue Reading
Save the date for this year’s 12th annual WNY Optics Golf Tournament on Thursday July 19th. Location will be at Shadow Lake / Shadow Pines Golf Courses. Contact us if you would like more information and to be put on our mailing list at wnyoptics@rochester.rr.comContinue Reading
Washington, D.C. − U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk announced today that the United States has requested consultations with the People’s Republic of China at the World Trade Organization (WTO) concerning China’s unfair export restraints on rare earths, as well as tungsten and molybdenum. These materials are key inputs in a multitude of U.S made-products and American manufacturing sectors, including hybrid car batteries, wind turbines, energy-efficient lighting, steel, advanced electronics, automobiles,...Continue Reading
MCC High Tech Exploration Night will be held at Monroe Community College, Brighton Campus, 1000 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, New York, 14623, Warshof Conference Center, Monroe A & B, on Wednesday, April 4, 2012, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. The flyer encouraging students to participate in the event is here. Rochester Optics Photonics and Imaging companies are encouraged to participate by connecting here. For more information, please contact Bob Lasch...Continue Reading
April 12, 2012 PLS Launch Solutions Plymouth Avenue South (Corn Hill) 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm John Veckerelli and Michele Gleber of PLS Launch Solutions will present “Increasing Qualified Leads” 4:30-5:30 Networking (drinks & snacks will be served) 5:30-6:00 Presentation: Increasing Qualified Leads 6:00-6:30 Q&A/Roundtable discussion Contact Tom Battley with your RSVP so we can get an accurate headcount.Continue Reading
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.
