QED Technologies International Expands Rochester, New York, Operations
05/22/2025
The investment will include an additional 20,000 square feet at the company’s existing facility which will feature a new research and development center. Operations are scheduled to begin by the end of 2025.
“We are incredibly grateful for the support of Empire State Development and the State of New York in helping us establish our new, world-class precision optics manufacturing and customer experience center,” said QED Technologies International, President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Mohammadi. “As a proud Rochester-based optics manufacturer, we are committed to advancing innovation and strengthening the global optics industry while driving growth that creates new jobs in our region. We also recognize the importance of collaboration within our local optics and academic ecosystem to ensure that Rochester remains a leader on the world stage in optics and photonics.”
To support the project Empire State Development is providing $1.5 million through the Excelsior Jobs Tax Credit Program. Monroe County, the City of Rochester and Greater Rochester Enterprise also offered assistance.
“New York State’s strategic investments are reinforcing the Finger Lakes region’s continued growth as a globally renowned optics, photonics and imaging hub,” noted Empire State Development President, CEO & Commissioner Hope Knight. “Our focused commitment to workforce development and 21st century jobs means that companies like QED Technologies International can continue to grow here, with a pipeline to the tech talent they need to succeed.”
QED Technologies International designs and builds high-precision equipment for optics finishing and metrology, and also fabricates advanced optical components.
“QED Technologies' decision to create a center of excellence for optical fabrication and precision optics further validates the Greater Rochester, NY region’s world leadership in optics, photonics, imaging, and laser technologies,” added Matt Hurlbutt, president and CEO, Greater Rochester Enterprise. “The talented workforce in Rochester will enable QED to develop technology critical to the semiconductor and defense sectors. GRE will continue to help QED Technologies leadership connect to economic development and workforce development partners as the company completes this expansion.”
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