Nestled among apple orchards, vineyards and the Assabet River is a hub of innovation at the historic Maynard mill in Massachusetts. EFFECT Photonics, a European company, chose the location for the area’s emerging tech and photonic ecosystem, attracting talent from world-class universities and support from government initiatives to foster photonics advancements. EFFECT is in high-growth mode, serving telecom operators and cloud providers on its mission to keep humanity connected through fast and sustainable communication tech. As one of EFFECT's directors said, “Working in a small organization has many benefits as employees take on tasks that present opportunities to learn new skills. The technical areas are virtually unlimited.”
