The deadline for registration is May 31st. Note: This year there are two new courses focused upon Integrated Photonics. Courses: Fundamentals of Optics I Fundamentals of Optics II Gradient-Index Optics (New in 2016) Opto-Mechanical Analysis Opto-Mechanical Lab Optical Thin Films Optical System Design Modern Optical Engineering Integrated Photonics I (New in 2016) Integrated Photonics II...Continue Reading

There will be an “All-Institute” meeting of AIM Photonics in Rochester on June 9th and 10th. The meeting will be held at the Strathallan Hotel 550 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14607. This meeting is for Institute Partners ONLY.  If you do not have a signed AIM Non-Disclosure agreement you will not be able to attend. The...Continue Reading

This week we were in DC for Congressional Visits Day and STEM on The Hill, combining forces with our colleagues at OSA and SPIE and ASTRA to educate and inform our delegation about the importance of Optics, Photonics and Imaging to our national security and to the economy.  Our work impacts American lives in so...Continue Reading

Photonics presentation during a monthly Carroll Convention at RCSD Charles Carroll School #46 this morning! Another shout out to Diane Eagles.  While people pontificate, teachers TEACH.   [wpvideo TAkTrbgd]Continue Reading

In August, Vice President Joe Biden, U.S. Rep. Louise Slaughter and Gov. Andrew Cuomo designated Rochester as headquarters for a $650 million integrated photonics startup, AIM Photonics. The intent of the institute is to design and build computer chips that use light (photons), rather than electronics (electrons), wherever possible. The technology has broad transformational potential...Continue Reading

FLX Forward and Governor Cuomo announce the move of two new photonics companies to EASTMAN Business Park. Avogy and Photonica. 1400 new jobs.  Over $1billion investment. Over one dozen New York Photonics CEO’s in the room, including Sydor, Optimax, Optipro, CEIS, RPO, JML.   [wpvideo elPDFs2E] The press release: GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES LEADING PHOTONICS COMPANIES...Continue Reading

Rochester, New York – February 17, 2016 – Navitar, Inc, a leading USA-based manufacturer of precision optics and imaging system components, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Hyperion Development, LLC, a leading design firm and manufacturer of custom optical assemblies and OEM solutions. The companies expect the deal to close by the end of...Continue Reading

Rochester Precision Optics has been selected as a finalist for the 2015 Prism Awards for Photonics Innovation, a leading international competition that honors the best new photonics products on the market.  The PRISM award is the “Oscars of Photonics”, receiving applications from more than 35 countries across the globe. Winners will be announced in February...Continue Reading

New York Photonics “Second Tuesday” Networking Please join us on Tuesday, February 9th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm for February 2016 New York Photonics networking. The event will take place at the Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC). There will be a bar and plenty of hors d’oeurves to sustain your networking and science inquiry fervor....Continue Reading

The first in our annual series of second Tuesdays will be at the Rochester Museum and Science Center from 5:00 to 7:30 PM. New York Photonics “Second Tuesday” Networking Please join us on Tuesday, January 12th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm for the New York Photonics first networking mixer of 2016. The event will take place...Continue Reading