Known for preserving curved-glass manufacturing methods first developed by Bausch & Lomb, Buffalo Precision Glass operates from a production facility in Batavia, New York. Its experienced technicians and engineering team produce large optical components for demanding equipment, including marine lighting and climate instruments used by government agencies worldwide.
GrayGlass CompanySince 1946, GrayGlass has fabricated, distributed and imported specialty glass for industrial, architectural, lighting and optical applications. Its Queens Village operation combines a 60,000-square-foot factory with more than 200 years of staff glass expertise, producing precision work from one-off parts through million-piece runs. GrayGlass supplied more than 6,000 high-precision absorbing glass shields for the National Ignition Facility, a project that reflects its particular strength in demanding optical fabrication.QUEENS VILLAGE, NY
Rochester Precision Optics, LLCFrom its Greater Rochester, N.Y., headquarters, Rochester Precision Optics manufactures precision optical components, assemblies and electro-optical systems for applications ranging from night vision to medical devices. The vertically integrated U.S. manufacturer is notable for producing glass, polymer and infrared optics—including chalcogenide materials—in-house, with capabilities spanning design through volume production. RPO operates more than 40,000 square feet of climate-controlled Class 10,000 cleanroom space within its 110,000-square-foot facility and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification.WEST HENRIETTA, NY
Gillinder Glass (Gillinder Brothers, Inc.)Established in 1861, Port Jervis-based Gillinder Glass (Gillinder Brothers, Inc.) makes custom technical molded and filter glass for lighting, aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. The company is especially known for optical filter glass and supplies up to half of the glass components used in U.S. airfield runway lights, while its in-house mold shop and engineering team develop parts from small prototypes through production runs. Gillinder’s made-in-the-USA operation is ISO 9001:2015 certified.PORT JERVIS, NY
Cosmo OpticsFounded in 1957 by German optician Hans Peters, Albany-based Cosmo Optics fabricates custom precision optical components and assemblies, from prototype work through production. In its 22,000-square-foot facility, the privately held company makes optics ranging from 1.5 mm parts to elements exceeding 40 inches, with in-house coating and inspection capabilities. Master Opticians and technicians bring decades of experience to work that the company describes as artisan optical fabrication.ALBANY, NY