From the Mars Rover to the Webb telescope, viewing new worlds is possible thanks to scientists in Rochester, NY, the world leader in optics and imaging.
This region's imaging history is unparalleled as the birthplace of Eastman Kodak Company, Xerox Corporation, and Bausch & Lomb. Today, Rochester is home to more than 50 leading businesses focused on Optics and Imaging -- forward looking companies that capitalize on our area's educated workforce and industry expertise.
To view a S.W.O.T. analysis written by Dr. Duncan Moore, Rudolf and Hilda Kingslake Professor of Optical Engineering, University of Rochester, regarding the optics industry and the Rochester Region's leadership role in this industry, click here.
Did You Know?
Did you know that the spectacular images the Mars Rover sent back to Earth were taken through lenses made at Optimax Systems, a company based here in the Rochester, NY area?
Rochester Regional Photonics Cluster (RRPC)
The Rochester Regional Photonics Cluster is a not-for-profit organization founded to promote and enhance the New York State photonics, optics and imaging industry by fostering the cooperation of business, academia, and government.
Infotonics Technology Center
The Infotonics Technology Center is a collaborative industry, university and government initiative, designed as a world-class photonics and microsystems Center of Excellence; it accelerates innovative microsystems commercialization through dedicated fabrication and packaging capability and strategic partners.
The Center for Emerging & Innovative Sciences
The Center for Emerging & Innovative Sciences (CEIS) is a New York State Office of Science, Technology and Academic Research (NYSTAR) designated center for advanced technology. The Center develops and transfers technology to industry for commercialization and educates the next generation of leaders in the fields of imaging and microelectronics design. The Center was a collaborative effort by the University of Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology, Eastman Kodak and Xerox Corporation.
An overview of this industry is contained in this Greater Rochester, NY Region Optics and Imaging brochure. Download or add the following document to your Resource Packet.
Greater Rochester New York Region Optics and Imaging Brochure
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