For AIM Photonics , sharing advanced research in integrated photonics is more than a matter of openness—it is a catalyst for progress.
By publishing technical details and offering open access to key insights, the Institute has enabled U.S. innovators to build on proven knowledge developed over the past ten years to accelerate their work. This...
In 2018, AIM Photonics launched a capability the U.S. photonics industry had long been lacking: an open-access, 300 mm packaging and test site for photonic integrated circuits (PICs) . Known as TAP, AIM Photonics' test, assembly, and packaging facility in Rochester, NY fills a critical gap in America’s manufacturing infrastructure.
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Each year, the NIST Office of Advanced Manufacturing enjoys the unique privilege of convening the Manufacturing USA network for its annual meeting. The 2025 Manufacturing USA Network Meeting was an energizing gathering of over 80 representatives from the program’s 18 manufacturing innovation institutes and supporting federal agencies. Over a day...
AIM Photonics announced today that distribution is underway for its Hands-On Photonics Education Kit (HOPE Kit)—a set of integrated photonics chips designed to help students at U.S. colleges and universities gain practical experience with photonic integrated...
In this episode of Photonics in Focus , we delve into a critical aspect of integrated photonics manufacturing: Advanced Packaging Technology. Leah Scott, AIM Photonics ' Director of Communications and Information Management, leads a conversation with Chris Striemer, Director of Test, Assembly, and Packaging Operations, and Mark Wagner, Operations...
