Rochester-based Mosaic Microsystems develops thin-glass packaging solutions that connect microelectronic and photonic chips, using its proprietary VIAFFIRM® bonding technology to make fragile glass workable in semiconductor manufacturing. Co-founder Shelby F. Nelson’s glass-packaging work earned her the 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year award from the Rochester Section of the American Chemical Society, while the company’s technology has also received a $1 million Defense Business Accelerator award. Mosaic operates offices and clean-room manufacturing space in Rochester and has demonstrated its temporary-bond process on 300 mm wafers.
SBIR Phase II award from the National Science Foundation
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SBIR and STTR awards
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Nexus NanoWorks LLCNexus NanoWorks LLC is a Rochester, New York-based microfabrication foundry providing accessible design, prototyping, and small-batch production support for MEMS and microelectronics. With more than 25 years of experience and work carried out through New York State’s semiconductor and research network, the company helps startups, researchers, and technology companies move devices from concept toward manufacturable production. Nexus NanoWorks is also a certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE).
MicroCircuit Laboratories, LLCSince 2015, MicroCircuit Laboratories has built its reputation around hermetic microelectronic packaging for demanding photonics, quantum, aerospace, and other high-reliability applications. From its Kennett Square facility, the company develops and seals packages in a Class 10 cleanroom, supporting projects from early prototypes through production. Its patented Robotic Cover Sealer reflects MCL’s focus on bringing automation to a specialized packaging process.KENNETT SQUARE, PA
GlobalFoundries (GF)GlobalFoundries (GF) manufactures essential semiconductors and provides end-to-end support from chip design through wafer fabrication, packaging and testing. With operations on three continents, more than 13,000 employees and over 250 customers worldwide, GF combines differentiated specialty technologies with a global manufacturing network. Its advanced packaging and photonics centers in Malta, New York, and Singapore extend that network into 3D integration, wafer bonding and silicon photonics.MALTA, NY
Microchip Technology IncFrom its Chandler headquarters, Microchip Technology Inc. makes semiconductors and provides the manufacturing services behind them, with products spanning microcontrollers, analog devices, FPGAs and other embedded technologies. Its distinctive strength is an integrated global manufacturing network that includes internal wafer fabrication, assembly and testing, along with more than 30 years of advanced packaging work in Caldicot, South Wales. The company reports 19,000 employees, 100,000 customers worldwide and six high-volume plus 14 specialty factories.BRITISH COLUMBIA, CA