The American Institute for Manufacturing Integrated Photonics (AIM Photonics), is an industry driven public-private partnership that focuses the nation’s premiere capabilities and expertise to capture critical global manufacturing leadership in a technology that is both essential to national security and positioned to provide a compelling return-on-investment to the U.S. economy. The Institute’s goal is to emulate the dramatic successes experienced by the electronics industry over the past 40 years and transition key lessons, processes, and approaches to the photonic integrated circuit (PIC) industry. AIM Photonics supports small and medium enterprises, providing practical access and technology on-ramps for U.S. industry, government, and academic communities. We are creating a national PIC manufacturing infrastructure, widely accessible and inherently flexible to meet the challenges of the marketplace with practical, innovative solutions.

VISION:  Establish a technology, business and education framework for industry, government and academia to accelerate the transition of integrated photonic solutions from innovation to manufacturing-ready deployment in systems spanning commercial and defense applications. 

MISSION:  Seek to advance integrated photonic circuit manufacturing technology development while simultaneously providing access to state-of-the-art fabrication, packaging, and testing capabilities for small-to-medium enterprises, academia and the government; create an adaptive integrated photonic circuit workforce capable of meeting industry needs and thus further increasing domestic competitiveness; and meet participating commercial, defense and civilian agency needs in this burgeoning technology area.

Semiconductor

Manufacturing

AIM Photonics

AIM Photonics' headquarters in Albany, NY, United States

Wade Cook

David Harame

Leah Scott

Chris Striemer

Melissa Renzi

Bob Geer

Nathan Bull

The Director Team at AIM Photonics comprises leaders responsible for overseeing various critical functions, ensuring the Institute meets its mission to advance integrated photonic circuit technology. They manage departments including operations, communication, technology delivery, education, marketing, and outreach. Together, they strategize and implement initiatives to support small and medium enterprises, foster government and academic partnerships, and build a robust photonic manufacturing infrastructure.

Director Team

The Photonics & Engineering team at AIM Photonics focuses on the modeling, design, integration, development, and testing of photonic integrated circuits (PICs). The team works to advance manufacturing technologies, oversee process integration, conduct rigorous testing protocols, and develop semiconductor packaging solutions. Their collaborative efforts support innovation and ensure that the industry, academia, and government partners can efficiently transition from prototype to manufacturing-ready PIC solutions for both commercial and defense applications.

Photonics & Engineering

The AIM Photonics Program Management Team is responsible for the coordination and oversight of the Institute's initiatives, ensuring projects align with strategic goals and timelines. They facilitate collaborations between industry, government, and academic partners, manage project resources, and monitor progress to guarantee successful outcomes. The team also integrates technological innovations into manufacturing processes, driving the transition of photonic solutions from concept to deployment.

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AIM Photonics

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