Rochester hosts integrated photonics test and packaging workshop
Students, educators and early career professionals in the integrated photonics field recently gathered in Rochester for hands-on learning focused on the challenge of packaging photonic integrated circuits (PICs) at AIM Photonics’ bi-annual PIC Testing and Packaging Workshop.
Orleans County lawsuit against Genesee County threatens STAMP development
A lawsuit by Orleans County officials threatens to put the kibosh on a major economic development project in Genesee County.
Western & Central NY eyeing status as next EDA regional tech hub
Leaders hope the Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse region can land a regional Tech Hub designation from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.
STAMP’s green innovation companies bring jobs to Genesee County
The Western New York Science & Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP) is in growth mode.
Tom James Co. lured to Hickey Freeman by dedicated workforce
The presence of that skilled workforce was essentially the driving force for Tom James to consider acquiring the operations of what had been Hickey Freeman Tailored Clothing — but only after a plea from U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.).
Hyzon moves closer to production of innovative fuel cell system
Hyzon Motors Inc. announced today the successful completion of factory acceptance testing of its first nine single-stack 200kW fuel cell system (FCS) B-samples.
Tom James Co. taking over operations at Hickey Freeman plant
Tom James Co. has acquired Rochester Tailored Clothing and will take over operations at the former Hickey Freeman plant.
Rochester GM plant leader Evans retiring after 44 years
Since 1979, Neal Evans has worked in some capacity for General Motors in Rochester, including the past 24 as plant leader.
L3Harris awarded multimillion contract for handheld radios manufactured in Rochester
L3Harris Technologies in Rochester has been selected by the U.S. Army to manufacture over 4,000 manpack radios under a $196 million purchase order.
Bausch + Lomb begins production of new contact lenses at Rochester facility
Bausch + Lomb Corp. announced the U.S. launch Monday of Bausch + Lomb INFUSE Multifocal silicone hydrogel (SiHy) daily disposable contact lenses, which are being manufactured in the company’s Rochester facility.
Kodak acquires longtime vendor Graphic Systems Services Inc.
Company leaders said the acquisition reflects Kodak’s ongoing investment in digital print technology,
RTMA named Apprenticeship Ambassador
The RTMA is the region's sponsor for New York State Registered Apprenticeships in advanced manufacturing.