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Bostonmicromachines
Boston, US · 1 known investors
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Boston Micromachines manufactures deformable mirrors and intensity modulation components based on MEMS technology for research and optical applications. The company offers both standard products and custom technology development services.
Founders & leadership
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Paul BierdenPresident & CEOPaul Bierden holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Boston University and worked as Chief Engineer at Prism Corporation on optical disk manufacturing equipment before co-founding Boston Micromachines in 1999, where he has led research and commercialization efforts in optical MEMS and adaptive optics systems.
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Steven CornelissenChief Technology OfficerSteven Cornelissen is Chief Technology Officer at Boston Micromachines, where he leads research and product development efforts. He brings over 25 years of engineering experience spanning microfabrication, optical and mechanical design, software, and electronics, with expertise in translating research into commercial products.
Investors · 1
Bantam Grouplisted by Bantam GroupWestwood
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2 people who came through Bostonmicromachines went on to found or lead other companies.
Non-dilutive funding · 38 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASA | Phase I | 2023 | $149.3K |
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase II | 2020 | $749.2K |
| NASA | Phase II | 2020 | $709.8K |
| NASA | Phase II | 2019 | $735.9K |
| NASA | Phase I | 2019 | $124.3K |
| NASA | Phase II | 2018 | $748.8K |
| NASA | Phase I | 2018 | $122.9K |
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase II | 2017 | $499.9K |
| NASA | Phase I | 2017 | $123.8K |
| NASA | Phase II | 2016 | $748.7K |
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase II | 2015 | $150K |
| NASA | Phase I | 2015 | $124.8K |
| NASA | Phase II | 2013 | $699.4K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2013 | $147.8K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase II | 2012 | $1.3M |
| NASA | Phase II | 2012 | $748K |
| NASA | Phase I | 2012 | $124.2K |
| NASA | Phase II | 2011 | $599.8K |
| NASA | Phase II | 2011 | $599.6K |
| NASA | Phase I | 2011 | $100K |
| NASA | Phase I | 2010 | $99.9K |
| NASA | Phase I | 2010 | $99.9K |
| U.S. ArmyArmy | Phase IISTTR | 2007 | $734K |
| NASA | Phase II | 2007 | $600K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase II | 2007 | $524.2K |
| NASA | Phase II | 2006 | $599.8K |
| U.S. ArmyArmy | Phase ISTTR | 2006 | $99.9K |
| NASA | Phase I | 2006 | $69.6K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2005 | $100K |
| NASA | Phase I | 2005 | $70K |
| Department of Defense | Phase II | 2004 | $749.9K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2004 | $745.3K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2003 | $97.3K |
| NASA | Phase IISTTR | 2001 | $486.9K |
| NASA | Phase ISTTR | 2001 | — |
| NASA | Phase ISTTR | 2000 | $100K |
| Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency | Phase ISTTR | 2000 | $99K |
| Department of DefenseOffice of the Secretary of Defense | Phase I | 1999 | $99.9K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Bostonmicromachines do?
- Boston Micromachines manufactures deformable mirrors and intensity modulation components based on MEMS technology for research and optical applications. The company offers both standard products and custom technology development services.
- Who founded Bostonmicromachines?
- Bostonmicromachines was founded by Paul Bierden, Thomas Bifano.
- Who are Bostonmicromachines's investors?
- Bostonmicromachines's investors include Bantam Group.
- Where is Bostonmicromachines headquartered?
- Bostonmicromachines is headquartered in Boston, US.