In Barcelona, Spain, ASE Optics Europe was launched to strengthen the European presence of Rochester Precision Optics (RPO) and its subsidiary ASE Optics, both of West Henrietta, N.Y. The new firm’s opening is in response to the growing demand for optics and photonics as enabling technologies in Europe. It will provide optical engineering and design for companies specializing in biotechnology, medical devices, and industrial and automotive technology. The office will offer ASE Optics’ Discovery Service – 20 hours of engineering for a set price – which can determine feasibility, define a problem or identify a solution to a well-defined problem.