Precision Optics Corporation, Inc. is a vertically integrated manufacturer of advanced optical imaging systems and components, headquartered in Gardner, Massachusetts. Founded in 1982 and publicly traded on NASDAQ, the company specializes in the design, prototyping, and full-volume production of high-precision micro-optics and medical instrumentation. With a workforce of approximately 50 to 100 employees, the firm operates through specialized divisions including Lighthouse Imaging and Ross Optical to serve the medical device, defense, and aerospace sectors.
The company's extensive product portfolio features proprietary Micro-Precision™ technology, offering micro lenses as small as 0.37 mm and micro prisms down to 0.10 mm. Their medical line includes rigid and flexible endoscopes, CMOS endoscopes, 3D endoscopes, laparoscopes, and a comprehensive range of endocouplers. Beyond medical instruments, they provide specialized solutions for defense and industrial applications, such as jet engine borescopes, augmented reality sub-systems for fighter pilots, and fiber optic assemblies.
As a domestic manufacturing partner and OEM supplier, Precision Optics Corporation maintains a robust quality management system with certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and CE marking, while also adhering to FDA Good Manufacturing Practices and ITAR regulations. Their capabilities encompass optical design, thin-film coatings, opto-mechanical assembly, and the Unity™ Imaging Platform for modular development. The company continues to expand its production capacity to support advanced applications in robotic surgery, night vision, and semiconductor industries.
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Micro-Optics
Sterling Precision Optics Inc
🇺🇸 United States
195811-50 peopleManufacturer/Trading Company
Established brand
OEM manufacturer
Product customization
Shipments
122
Key customer
LANGMUIR SYSTEMS
Key market
🇺🇸 United States
Description
Sterling Precision Optics Inc. is a full-service custom optical and glass manufacturing company based in Evanston, US, established in 1958. With 11 to 50 employees, the company specializes in custom optical components and precision machined glass, serving diverse industries including medical, aerospace, defense, science, and analytical instruments. They offer a comprehensive range of products including Optical Filters, Optical Lenses, Optical Windows, Optical Mirrors, Optical Coatings, Night Vision Filters, Tempered Optics, UV Optics, Cylindrical Optics, Neutral Density Filters, Prisms, Retroreflectors, Optical Assemblies, Achromatic Lenses, and Optical Beam Splitters. Sterling Precision Optics Inc. provides specialized optical solutions tailored to unique requirements, with in-house capabilities for machining, tempering, coating, and assembly. The company maintains over 50,000 pounds of optical glass in stock and is ISO 9001 certified, ensuring high-quality standards. They are also a certified supplier to the United States government and other large contractors, with international trade capabilities.