< Optimation Technology Joins Forces with Re-Build Manufacturing Optimation Technology will join a fleet of six manufacturing companies to gain access to resources to provide total production solutions. This will create a shorter supply chain and a less expensive supply chain. Hear more from Optimation Technology’s leader in this GRE WROC Why Roc TV interview. … Continued
Monroe Community College is taking a leading role to address diversity, equity, and inclusion. MCC President DeAnna R. Burt-Nanna notes “MCC has six decades of being committed to its mission to access and opportunity for all. We’ve maintained that commitment with laser-like focus, with an unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.” MCC will hold … Continued
Finger Lakes Apprenticeship Program is Career Path for Youth Seeking Educational Alternative The Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association (RTMA) Finger Lakes Apprenticeship Program creates a link between students considering careers in the trades with employers. Participants gain real work experience in advanced manufacturing trades. Hear more in this GRE WROC TV Why Roc interview.
Envative Growth in Rochester Driven By Desire for Self-Service Tech Options Envative, a custom software development company, is recording rising demand for Internet of Things (IoT) web and mobile applications. The company co-owner Craig Lamb discusses IT trends and his company’s growth in IoT in this GRE WROC TV Why Roc interview. Hear more.
Corning Advanced Optics creating jobs to meet semiconductor industry demand Corning Advanced Optics is expanding and adding jobs in Rochester, NY to help address a backlog in the semiconductor supply chain. David Velasquez, the Vice President and General Manager for Corning Advanced Optics noted “At Corning, we make a series of products and we’re the … Continued
Demand for Bausch + Lomb’s INFUSE Contact Lens Sparks Need for Expansion To meet current and future global demand for Bausch + Lomb’s new INFUSE contact lens, the company is expanding its manufacturing capacity in Rochester, NY. They currently have 50 full-time positions open. Hear more in this Why Roc TV interview.
MCC Offers Unique Associate Degree Program to Launch Careers in Optics Monroe Community College is the only U.S. community college that offers an associate degree in optical systems technology. Anyone with strong hand-eye coordination is an excellent candidate for this program, which can launch candidates into meaningful careers in optics. Hear more in this Why Roc TV … Continued
President David Munson discusses the key role RIT plays in Rochester’s economic renaissance in this WROC TV Why Roc interview. “I think there have been a number of national polls that have come out in national studies recently talking about the tech prowess of our area and RIT is one of the spark plugs in the … Continued
Rochester Clinical Research is conducting clinical trials to support the development of the COVID-19 vaccine as well as better treatments for migraines, Lyme disease, and smoking cessation, among other things. Hear more in this GRE WROC TV Why Roc interview. Originally from: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/why-roc/rochester-company-helps-with-research-testing-of-covid-19-vaccine/
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics has played a key role in helping people stay healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing fast, accurate, and reliable test results. Tony Allen, Ortho Clinical’s Vice President of Global Internal Manufacturing, noted “The responsibility to improve and save patients’ lives is Ortho’s driving force and more than 800,000 patients worldwide are … Continued
Kodak’s Executive Chairman and CEO, Jim Continenza discusses the company’s commitment to sustainability and job growth in Rochester in this week’s WROC TV Why Roc interview. View it here.
Disruptions in supply chains due to COVID have forced many manufacturers to turn to 3D printing. Xerox’s Rochester-based team delivers a unique solution. Listen to this News 8 WROC Why Roc TV interview with Tali Rosman, Xerox VP and General Manager of 3D Printing to hear more about unique, new 3D applications underway at Xerox. Originally from: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/why-roc/xerox-touts-3d-printing-capability/
Austrian-based ams AG’s center of excellence in Rochester, NY will be focused on designing the next generation of digital camera “eyeball” modules, designed for fast-moving products like wearables, robots, drones, and augmented reality headsets. Learn more in GRE’s latest News 8 WROC TV Why Roc interview with ams AG’s David Sackett. Originally from: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/why-roc/rochesters-technology-prowess-attracts-austrian-company/
In this WROC TV Why Roc interview Steve Hyde, president and CEO of Genesee County Economic Development Center, and Plug Power’s Brenor Brophy, VP of Project Development. discuss Plug Power’s plans to create a Hydrogen Fuel Production Facility at the STAMP mega site in Genesee County. Originally from: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/why-roc/plug-powers-massive-investment-to-create-new-jobs-in-genesee-county/
Gallina Development to transform former Xerox Tower in downtown Rochester, NY into Innovation Square, a unique home for college students. Originally from: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/why-roc/former-xerox-tower-to-become-innovation-square/
Watch GRE’s latest WROC TV Why Roc interview to hear why Carestream chose to consolidate its film finishing plants at Eastman Business Park in Rochester, NY. Originally from: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/why-roc/carestream-expansion-brings-more-jobs-to-rochester/