Opticote, Inc.
Opticote, Inc.
🇺🇸 United States, Illinois
197111-50 peopleManufacturer/Service CompanyOpticote, Inc. is a pioneer in the optical coating and filter industry, established in 1971 and headquartered in Franklin Park, Illinois. Operating as a specialized contract manufacturer and service provider, the company employs between 11 and 50 professionals dedicated to advancing thin-film coating technologies. Opticote serves a diverse global clientele, including wholesale laboratories, retail chains, opticians, the US military, and precision molders of optics.
The company specializes in a comprehensive range of ophthalmic and commercial coating solutions. Their core expertise includes anti-reflective (AR), mirror, gradient, and color coatings applied to various lens materials such as plastic, polycarbonate, mid and high index, and glass. Opticote is particularly recognized for its curated mirror collections—including the New York, Chicago, Miami, and LA series—which offer specialized aesthetic and functional finishes for prescription eyewear and plano sunwear.
Beyond consumer eyewear, Opticote provides sophisticated photonic services and thin-film stack design for industrial and military applications. Their manufacturing capabilities extend to producing semi-finished lenses, anti-fog coatings, and specialized solutions for the color blind. With over five decades of experience, the company maintains a strong focus on precision fabrication, innovative prototype development, and high-quality optical imaging services.
High-tech enterpriseRecognized as a high-tech or innovative enterprise.
Established brandFounded in 1971, with over 20 years of industry experience.
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