14-05-2025
QED Technologies expansion in Rochester to create up to 72 jobs
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — QED Technologies International will be expanding operations in Monroe County.
According to Empire State Development, the manufacturer of optics fabrication and metrology will be provided up to $1.5 million. The total cost of the project was placed at $18.7 million and is expected to create up to 72 jobs.
QED will be adding up to 20,000 square feet to the University Avenue facility, establishing a new R&D center, and expanding its precision optics fabrication capabilities. The new center will aim to create tools and processes to support QED's products.
QED CEO Michael Mohammadi released a statement saying he is grateful for ESD's support:
'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. 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.'
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