From 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.
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Syntec OpticsSyntec Optics manufactures custom optics, photonic components and complete optical systems, with a focus on polymer optics that can reduce the weight and cost of optical assemblies. Its Rochester operation is vertically integrated from design and component production through assembly, while subsidiary Wordingham Technologies adds precision opto-mechanical machining dating to 1984. The company serves consumer, medical and defense applications and maintains ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001:13485 and ITAR registrations.VICTOR, NY
Apollo Optical SystemsApollo Optical Systems grew out of Rochester Photonics Corporation, a 1989 spin-off from the University of Rochester’s Institute of Optics, and was established as an independent company through a management buyout in 2002. Today, the Rochester-based company is known for developing precision polymer optics for customers in fields such as medical devices and defense, supporting projects from early prototypes through production.ROCHESTER, NY
Syntec OpticsFor roughly 35 years, Syntec Optics has been known for advancing polymer optics as a lighter, lower-cost alternative to glass. Based in Rochester, the company develops custom optical systems for defense, medical imaging, and emerging technology programs, with production integrated from design through assembly. Its quality system is registered to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485, and the company is ITAR registered.ROCHESTER, 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