NEWS & EVENTS

Release, June 16, 2025, 8:14 p.m.

KrellTech’s Al Cheswick Discusses the Evolution and Future of PIC Polishing with PIC Magazine

In an interview with PIC Magazine, Al Cheswick, President of Krell Technologies, explained how the company has evolved its polishing systems and approach to address the needs of the photonic integrated circuit (PIC) industry and shared what innovations are next. 

From Telecom to Advanced Photonics 

Founded over 30 years ago, Krell Technologies first supplied polishing equipment for telecom and datacom applications such as patch cords and cable assemblies. These solutions were develope...

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Release, June 13, 2025, 4:44 p.m.

NOVA™ Polishing System Spotlighted at Photonics West

Krell Technologies President Al Cheswick recently spoke with Photonics Online at the Photonics West trade show, where he introduced KrellTech’s advanced line of photonic polishing and shaping systems with built-in inspection. The highlight of the conversation was the NOVA™ system—a highly configurable, all-in-one polishing workstation designed for a wide range of photonic applications. 

Key Takeaways from the Interview 

All-in-One Integration: 
The NOVA system combines both t...

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Release, June 2, 2025, 6:08 p.m.

NOVA™ System Design Considerations Shared at Photonics West

At the Photonics West trade show, Justin Frick, Director of Product Development at Krell Technologies, outlined key considerations for selecting a photonic processing machine—especially for photonic integrated circuits (PICs), waveguides, and fiber interconnects. He spotlighted how KrellTech’s NOVA™ system addresses these needs across both R&D and production-level environments. 

Key Takeaways from the Interview 

Safe and Precise Component Loading 
When working with sensitive p...

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Release, May 14, 2025, 6:40 p.m.

KrellTech President Al Cheswick Discusses the Future of PIC Processing at PIC International

At the PIC International conference in Brussels, Al Cheswick, President of Krell Technologies, offered valuable insights into the evolution of photonic processing and how KrellTech is shaping its product development around the growing needs of the PIC (Photonic Integrated Circuit) industry. 

Company Background and Experience 

Krell Technologies, based in New Jersey, has over 30 years of experience in the photonics and optics space. As one of the more established companies exhibiting a...

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Release, Oct. 28, 2024, 7:07 p.m.

Krell Technologies Launches Photonics Outreach Program for High Schools

Students from Pleasantville High School Delve into the World of Photonics


Neptune City, NJ
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Krell Technologies, a leading innovator in photonics solutions, announced the launch of its inaugural Photonics Outreach Program aimed at high school students on Sept. 30. The first group of students to participate, two dozen high school juniors and seniors from Pleasantville, NJ, came to Krell’s Neptune City facility for an immersive, hands-on exploration of photonics.

For many of the students, "p...

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