Precision Optical is excited about exhibiting in San Diego at SPIE Optics + Photonics 2019, where the latest research in optical engineering and applications, nanotechnology, sustainable energy, and organic photonics will be presented. Precision Optical will be exhibiting at our 10’ x 10’ booth, Booth 720, from Tuesday, 8/13/19, through Thursday, 8/15/19 at the San Diego Convention Center.
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Lockheed Martin Recognizes Outstanding Performance of Small Business Suppliers
ORLANDO, Fla., May, 28, 2019 Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) recognized 27 small business suppliers that made exemplary contributions to its Missiles and Fire Control business area’s products and services in 2018. Precision Optical received an award for their exemplary work to help Lockheed Martin deliver crucial missions to our customers.
Read MorePrecision Optical to Exhibit at SPIE Defense and Commercial Sensing (DCS) Booth 850
Precision Optical is pleased to be exhibiting at this year’s SPIE Defense and Commercial Sensing Conference in Baltimore, Maryland, at the Baltimore Convention Center. Precision Optical will be exhibiting our 10’ x 10’ booth, Booth 850, from Tuesday, 4/16/19, through Thursday, 4/18/19. We will be showcasing many of our optical component products, and we look forward to meeting with folks to discuss their custom optical system and component requirements within the defense and commercial sensing markets.
Read MorePrecision Optical Enjoys 5th Year Partnering with Irvine Valley College
In an ongoing effort to supply the optics and photonics industry with qualified technicians, Precision Optical is now in its fifth year of partnership with Irvine Valley College’s Laser Technology Program. LASR225 had active enrollment in Fall 2018 with 24 students! Like previous years, Precision Optical offered classes in optical cutting & shaping, fine grinding & polishing, and quality assurance.
Read MorePrecision Optical Successfully Manufactures 24” Reference Optical Flats
In 2017 and 2018, Precision Optical successfully manufactured multiple large optical flats. These reference optics had apertures > 600mm, and some weighed nearly 200 lbs.! With months of engineering, design reviews, and tooling and equipment development, Precision Optical was able to repeat the necessary optical performance to prove that we could deterministically achieve success.
Read MorePrecision Optical Celebrates 60th Anniversary, Visit us at Photonics West Booth 1167
Precision Optical: our name embodies who we are. Since 1959, Precision Optical has earned a widely recognized reputation for reliability, value, and quality precision optics for the most demanding applications worldwide. An ISO 9001:2015 certified and ITAR-registered company, Precision Optical offers a diverse portfolio of capabilities for the prototyping and large-volume production of precision optical components for the biomedical, aerospace, defense, semiconductor, metrology and laser industries.
Read MorePrecision Optical to Exhibit at SPIE Optics & Photonics Booth 517
Precision Optical is excited about exhibiting in San Diego at SPIE Optics + Phontonics 2018, where the latest research in optical engineering and applications, nanotechnology, sustainable energy, and organic photonics will be presented. Precision Optical will be exhibiting at our 10’ x 10’ booth, Booth 517, from Tuesday, 8/21/18, through Thursday, 8/23/18 at the San Diego Convention Center.
Read MoreInstitute of Optics Director Visits Precision Optical
On March 14th, 2018 Precision Optical was honored to host Professor Scott P. Carney, the Director of the Institute of Optics at the University of Rochester and Director of Business Advancement Suzanne DeMers for a visit at our Costa Mesa facility. During their visit, Precision Optical was given a firsthand account of the new developments happening at the institute, as well as an introduction to the school’s Industrial Affiliates program. Precision Optical’s personal also introduced the company to the Rochester team, and discussed possible collaborations opportunities, including support for Precision Optical’s educational efforts.
Read MorePrecision Optical to Exhibit at SPIE Defense and Commercial Sensing (DCS) Booth 1234
Precision Optical is pleased to be exhibiting at this year’s SPIE Defense and Commercial Sensing Conference in Orlando, Florida, at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center. Precision Optical will be exhibiting our 10’ x 10’ booth, Booth 1234, from Tuesday, 4/17/18, through Thursday, 4/19/18. We will be showcasing many of our optical component products, and we look forward to meeting with folks to discuss their custom optical system and component requirements within the defense and commercial sensing markets.
Read MorePrecision Optical Produces Optics for HEL Applications
Laser systems require optical components made with extremely high quality raw materials. These materials, combined with proper machining, controlled grinding for sub-surface damage removal, ultra-precision polishing and extremely robust thin film coatings are required to meet the demands of HEL (High Energy Laser) systems.
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