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Sydor Optics announces $32M expansion project at Rochester site
Sydor Optics is building a 100,000-square-foot facility in Rochester, adding up to 36 new jobs to meet increased customer demand.
Rochester aims to lead as a national innovation economy | On Business
Commentary: Greater Rochester aims to build on its innovation legacy to become a leading national innovation economy, attracting investment and creating jobs.
Syntec Optics highlights year of progress in aerospace and AI platforms
Syntec Optics in Rochester marks nearly a year of progress delivering advanced aerospace and AI platform products for defense and space applications.
Fairport-based Eon Digital eyes expansion beyond crypto roots
Eon Digital in Fairport is expanding from cryptocurrency mining hardware repair into optics manufacturing and data center sectors.
Rochester region helps power Artemis II journey around far side of the moon
Rochester-based Sydor Optics, Spartronics and Triplett Machine contributed critical components to NASA's Artemis II mission orbiting the far side of the moon.
Banking leaders see growth in Rochester manufacturing despite headwinds
Rochester's manufacturing sector remains resilient by investing in automation and leveraging financing despite rising costs and economic uncertainty, local banking leaders say.
Global innovators head to Rochester for Luminate NY cohort
Luminate NY announced 10 startups for its 2026 cohort in Rochester, focusing on optics and photonics technologies with $100,000 initial investments each.
URochester leads state finalist in NSF laser innovation competition
The University of Rochester's STELLAR initiative is a top 15 finalist nationwide in the NSF Regional Innovation Engines competition to boost laser tech in NY.
QED Technologies marks 30 years with Rochester expansion and international growth
QED Technologies celebrates 30 years with an $18.7M expansion of its Rochester HQ and acquisition of Dutch United Instruments to boost global optics tech presence.
New deal expands Apollo Optical Systems’ Rochester footprint
Apollo Optical Systems has integrated Rochester-based Turning Point Tool, creating a vertically integrated optics manufacturing platform and expanding precision manufacturing capabilities in the Rochester region.
MCC optics apprenticeship expands as national workforce model
Monroe Community College’s apprenticeship is expanding nationally to meet growing workforce demand in the optics and photonics industry.
GRE, New York Photonics partner to advance Rochester’s OPIL leadership
Greater Rochester Enterprise and New York Photonics formed a strategic alliance to strengthen business growth and global leadership.
