North Billerica, MA, USA, March 20, 2017 — MRSI Systems, a leading provider of fully automated, high-speed, high-precision die bonding and epoxy dispensing systems, today announces the installation of its flagship MRSI-M3 Die Bonder in AIM Photonics Academy’s Education and Practice Factory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA, USA. This is the beginning of a great relationship that will lead to further collaboration in research and education of integrated photonics.

American Institute of Manufacturing (AIM) Photonics Academy built the Education and Practice Factory at MIT to enhance its education and training programs in integrated photonics manufacturing for the next generation of engineers. AIM Academy chose MRSI Systems as a partner because of its 33 years of experience as a leading solution supplier in this industry, its strategic vision, and its fast, accurate, and flexible systems that research and high-volume manufacturing of integrated photonics require. The MRSI-M3 will be an integral part of the Factory’s education and training program in chip packaging, board integration and assembly, and inspection and testing.

“MRSI Systems has been serving optoelectronics and microelectronics customers for the past thirty-three years. We are very pleased to partner with the AIM Photonics Academy’s Education and Practice Factory at AIM Academy, which has created a unique environment for engineering students and researchers to learn automation and to develop advanced prototypes at the same time,” said Mr. Michael Chalsen, President, MRSI Systems. “We appreciate the opportunity to contribute to its success and look forward to further collaboration with the Education and Practice Factory at MIT and with AIM Photonics.”

“We chose MRSI Systems and the MRSI-M3 because we value MRSI’s state-of-the-art automation technology, strong process knowledge, and its products’ flexibility for research and volume manufacturing,” said Brian W. Anthony, PhD, Associate Director, AIM Photonics Academy. “MRSI Systems offered the best package for our requirements.  We look forward to further collaboration with MRSI Systems in training programs and prototype development.”

About MRSI Systems

MRSI Systems is a leading manufacturer of fully automated, high-speed, and high-precision die bonding and epoxy dispensing systems. We enable customers to optimize the performance of their process including yield, throughput and uptime by building systems that use our unique expertise. In summary, this includes, our proprietary software, proven hardware, deep process knowledge, state-of-the-art manufacturing and a world-class customer service team. MRSI’s systems are built on common platforms that can be configured to meet specific customer requirements. These platforms are designed to be scalable from prototype to volume manufacturing. Our solutions deliver the best financial returns in the industry, while integrating seamlessly into our customer’s production. Markets include Telecom/Datacom, Aerospace & Defense, Medical Devices, Computers and Peripherals, and Industrial. Since 1984, we have been recognized as the standard of the industry, delivering our solutions to leading optoelectronic and microelectronic customers worldwide. Our headquarters is located in Billerica, MA in the greater Boston area. Our sales are supported by a global network of direct service and support professionals, located in China, Taiwan, Singapore, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Israel, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and the United States. For more information visit: www.mrsisystems.com.

MRSI Systems Media Contact

+1 (978) 667 9449

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About AIM Photonics Academy

American Institute for Manufacturing Integrated Photonics (AIM Photonics) Academy provides the unified knowledge, technology, and workforce interface for AIM Photonics, an industry driven public-private partnership that focuses the nation’s premiere capabilities and expertise to capture critical global manufacturing leadership in the photonics integrated circuit industry. 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. AIM photonics is creating a National PIC manufacturing infrastructure, widely accessible and inherently flexible to meet the challenges of the marketplace with practical, innovative solutions. For more information visit: www.aimphotonics.com.

AIM Photonics Academy Media Contact

Brian W. Anthony +1 (617) 324 7437

banthony@mit.edu