WNY Optics Golf Tournament Raises Money for Children’s Hospital

WNY Optics Golf Tournament Raises Money for Children’s Hospital

The optics industry’s “can’t miss” event of the summer reached a new milestone as OptiPro Systems organized the WNY Optics Golf Tournament. The 24th annual event, held at Victor Hills Golf Club, drew a record participation of 340 golfers and several dozen sponsors...
“Good With My Hands” Leads to Great Career

“Good With My Hands” Leads to Great Career

Kyle Beach has what some might call unusual hobbies. He enjoys timber framing and blacksmithing – activities that require precision, persistence, and excellent hand-eye coordination. Kyle says these skills helped him build and create “a lot of cool things.” They also...
AmeriCOM Board Names New Chair

AmeriCOM Board Names New Chair

AmeriCOM’s board is under new leadership as Jessica DeGroote Nelson has been appointed board chairperson. Jessica previously served as an AmeriCOM board member and was also recently named Vice President of Precision Optics and Technology Development at Edmund Optics....
AmeriCOM Funds Research Collaboration with Ursinus College and UCF

AmeriCOM Funds Research Collaboration with Ursinus College and UCF

AmeriCOM has awarded Ursinus College and University of Central Florida (UCF) a $1.2 million grant for research that could revolutionize the recycling and recovery process of infrared glass. The glass has a wide range of applications, particularly in military...
Highlights from Rocky Mountain Photonics Summit

Highlights from Rocky Mountain Photonics Summit

Hundreds of optics and photonics industry experts, vendors, and manufacturing professionals gathered at the 3rd Annual Rocky Mountain Photonics Summit in Westminster, CO, last month to share insights on emerging technologies. AmeriCOM’s Senior Program Manager for...
AmeriCOM Announces New Leadership and Research Facility 

AmeriCOM Announces New Leadership and Research Facility 

AmeriCOM is proud to announce the addition of two industry experts to its team, Dave Shelton, the new President and CEO, and Bill Strong, the new Director of Engineering. In addition, AmeriCOM has moved to a facility in Fairport, NY, which will include a...