Founded in 2008 through the University of Maryland TAP program, Rockville-based AccuStrata develops custom optical spectroscopy instruments, sensors and control systems for real-time industrial and environmental monitoring. Its fiber-optic platforms combine optical measurement with predictive modeling and machine learning, while the company takes projects from early concepts through prototypes, field validation and commercialization. AccuStrata’s patented work includes AtOMS, a system for monitoring thin-film deposition and etching, and the company has developed technology for applications ranging from solar manufacturing to portable water testing.
Ocean OpticsSince releasing what it describes as the world’s first miniature spectrometer more than 30 years ago, Ocean Optics has built compact fiber-optic spectrometers and photonics systems for turning light into usable measurements. The Orlando-headquartered company now has 200 employees across nine locations in six countries, supporting applications from research and environmental monitoring to manufacturing and metal sorting. Its quality systems include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485 and ISO 17025 certifications.ROCHESTER, NY
Ocean OpticsOcean Optics pioneered miniature fiber-optic spectrometers and now builds optical sensing systems that turn light into measurement for research, OEM, and industrial applications. Operating for more than 30 years, the company supports customers through a 200-person, nine-location global network and also engineers rugged systems such as its SpeedSorter metal analyzer and inline color inspection equipment. Ocean Optics is part of Halma plc and holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, and ISO 17025 certifications.ROCHESTER, NY
Sensible Photonics IncBorn from more than a decade of research at the University of Pittsburgh and the National Energy Technology Laboratory, Sensible Photonics develops optical-fiber monitoring solutions for power equipment and energy-storage systems. Its sensing platform measures temperature, chemical conditions, and strain to provide early warning of failures and support asset-health assessments, including battery-management integration. The Pittsburgh-connected company’s technology has received recognition through programs including R&D 100, RocketFund, and ARPA-E.ALLISON PARK, PA
Fluid Photonics CorporationNew York-based Fluid Photonics Corporation develops portable optical sensing platforms that give mining and hydrometallurgical operators continuous, real-time chemical data. Its Hummingbird™ system uses a fluid-fluid microreactor and self-contained instrumentation to turn emerging sensing technologies into process-control tools for demanding and remote environments. The privately held company also supports sensor development from laboratory testing through field deployment.LINDENHURST, NY