Over 80 AIM members begin research programs – both commercial and academic. First programs focused on Key Technology Manufacturing Areas and Manufacturing Centers of Excellence.
First DoD funded programs begin with AIM Photonics Members
Albany and Rochester selected as headquarters for the next National Manufacturing Institute to advance integrated photonics
Vice President Joe Biden and Governor Andrew Cuomo announce that New York State is selected for $110 million of Federal funding for AIM Photonics, in addition to $250 million of New York State funding.
Albany signs first Industrial Photonic Integrated Chip (PIC) partner
Cisco systems signs agreement to develop their next generation 100Gigabit transcievers in Albany facilty.
First silicon photonics devices developed in Albany facility
In partnership with MIT design start up, Analog Photonics, Albany facility develops first working Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC) on 300mm silicon