Founded in Japan in 1894, Kowa American Corporation brings Kowa’s precision optics to the Americas, making sporting optics and specialized lenses alongside ophthalmic diagnostic equipment. Its Torrance branch has served the American market since 1980, with custom PROMINAR fluorite crystal lenses handcrafted for high-performance sporting optics and configurable lens solutions for demanding applications such as machine vision and aerospace. Kowa American is part of privately owned Kowa Company Limited.
Universe Kogaku (America), IncUniverse Kogaku (America), Inc. designs and manufactures precision optical lenses and lens assemblies for industrial, medical, electronic and high-tech systems. Its Oyster Bay operation combines more than 1,600 lenses in stock with custom design support that runs from concept and prototype through production, including plastic optics and barrels. The company is particularly distinctive for deep-UV imaging lenses optimized around 250 nm and application-specific optics for systems such as machine vision, surveillance and 3D laser scanning.OYSTER BAY, 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
Sydor OpticsFounded in 1964 by optical pioneer Stefan Sydor, Rochester-based Sydor Optics manufactures custom precision plano optics, carrying traditional craftsmanship into high-volume production with North America’s largest collection of double-sided polishing machines. Today the company remains family-led by Stefan’s son and grandsons, producing optics for demanding laser, defense, semiconductor and life-science applications. Sydor is American-owned and operated, ISO 9001:2015 certified and ITAR registered.ROCHESTER, NY