For more than 35 years, Rochester-founded Gradient Lens Corporation has designed and manufactured Hawkeye precision borescopes for inspecting the hidden interiors of industrial parts and equipment. Its U.S.-made line spans rigid, flexible and video instruments, including scopes built around the company’s patented endoGRINs gradient-index lens design. The company also makes Luxxor video systems and services its Hawkeye instruments, supporting inspection work in fields such as aerospace, metal machining, casting and welding.
Gradient Lens CorporationGradient Lens Corporation designs, manufactures, and sells Hawkeye precision borescopes, including rigid, flexible, fiberoptic, and video models, as well as Luxxor video systems, lighting, and accessories. Its inspection products serve aerospace, automotive, power generation, metal machining, metal casting, welding, fuel systems, hydraulics, medical device manufacturing, and related industrial applications.ROCHESTER, NY
Lenox Instrument CompanySince 1920, Lenox Instrument Company has manufactured remote visual inspection equipment, including custom borescopes and FireSight high-temperature cameras, at its U.S. operation outside Philadelphia. Its in-house lens-grinding and production facility supports optical systems built for difficult-to-reach and hazardous inspection environments, from aircraft engines to furnaces and boilers. Lenox also develops custom assemblies for extreme temperatures, corrosive conditions, explosive atmospheres, and radiation exposure.334513FEASTERVILLE TREVOSE, PA
Machida IncMachida Inc designs and creates borescopes, videoscopes, custom scopes, scope kits, light sources, video systems, and accessories. The company primarily serves engine manufacturers and the aviation market, including custom Pratt & Whitney-approved aviation kits.ORANGEBURG, NY
Hirox USA IncWith roots in lens making that began in 1920, Hirox USA Inc. supplies 3D digital microscope systems and related metrology equipment for materials research and high-resolution inspection. Hirox says it invented video microscopy in 1985, and its optical expertise remains central to systems that combine detailed imaging with 2D and 3D measurement. The company also provides training, calibration, maintenance and inspection consulting for customers in industrial and research settings.STOW, OH