OptiPro will be taking part in "Rochester Innovates", a webcast series developed by the Rochester Regional Photonics Cluster (RRPC) in conjunction with Laser Focus World to highlight NY State manufacturing excellence. The webcast, which will be airing via the Laser Focus World website on September 17th at 1:00 PM, is titled "Freeform Optics: The Next Generation of Precision Optical Components." It will address solutions developed to-date for freeform fabrication, the benefits and applications of freeform optics, and the challenges that lie ahead to continue evolving the technology to manufacture these complex optical components to optically precise tolerances. 

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We hope you'll join us on September 17th for this exciting presentation inspired by the future of precision optics!

OptiPro Contributes to MCC's Job-Readiness Training Program for Second Year in a Row

Dave Mohring teaches students about deterministic micro-grinding of spherical optics

For the second straight year, OptiPro held a two-day training course on Advanced Optical Manufacturing at their facility to help support Monroe Community College's Optics Fabrication Job-Readiness Training Program. This program helps address the critical shortage of skilled manufacturing technicians by providing accelerated technical education and hands-on training in optics fabrication to residents of the Rochester region. According to the Rochester Regional Photonics Cluster (RRPC) and the Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association (RTMA), there exists at least 30 skilled job openings and an additional demand of more than 50 workers is projected within the next year.

Dave Mohring, Director of Optical Products at OptiPro, taught the major areas of CNC optical fabrication to the participants of the program, which included deterministic micro-grinding of spherical optics, high-speed spherical polishing, contour deterministic micro-grinding of aspheres, sub-aperture polishing, and metrology of aspheres.

The two-day Advanced Optical Manufacturing course taught by OptiPro was the culmination of the six-week job-readiness training program. If your company is located in the Rochester area and you are interested in interviewing any of the participants for entry-level positions, contact Ross Micali at rmicali@monroecc.edu or 585-292-3726. 

OptiPro is pleased to announce the development of our larger eSX 400 platform! The inspiration for this larger platform was directly related to the increase in demand to produce larger optics. However, the eSX 400 is capable of much more than just larger lenses. This machine is equipped with an optional tool identification system which verifies the tool selected by the operator. The new ID system gives users the ability to log tool identification records for maximized tool usage, creating a greater ROI. 

This new platform also comes equipped with an onboard tool dressing station providing a robust process and consistently accurate tools resulting in fewer rejected parts. Among other improvements, the eSX 400 also comes standard with a much larger centrifuge, on-board metrology and an upgraded C-Axis.

OptiPro is committed to developing state-of-the-art equipment for the precision optical fabrication industry. To learn more about OptiPro's eSX 400 or to find out how you can join the OptiPro revolution, please contact Adam Dunn at adunn@optipro.com or 585-265-0160 x245.

OptiPro U Filling Up Fast! Sign Up Today Before it's Too Late!

The April 2012 OptiPro U class during lecture

Only a few spots remain for the Fall 2012 OptiPro U course on Advanced Optical Manufacturing! The week-long course will be held September 24th to 28th at OptiPro's state-of-the-art facility in Ontario, NY.

OptiPro U allows students to learn how to use the latest CNC optical fabrication equipment and metrology solutions developed at OptiPro. Throughout the week, students will receive classroom theory pertaining to current state-of-the-art optical fabrication equipment utilized in the optics industry. Emphasis is placed on deterministic microgrinding of spheres and aspheres, high-speed polishing of spheres, and sub-aperture polishing of aspheres while implementing interferometric and profilometer metrology systems. Students will also receive ample hands on experience in putting classroom theory to practice by using OptiPro's advanced optical manufacturing laboratory.

Dave Mohring trains a student to use the OptiTrace 5000 Asphere Measurement System

Here, they will use the latest OptiPro eSX grinding, ePX high-speed polishing, and UltraForm Finishing (UFF) platforms, as well as the OptiTrace 5000 profilometer and PRO Tower vertical interferometer.

Cost for the entire week of training is only $1,750 and includes lunch, dinner and special evening activities. To learn more about OptiPro U, go to the OptiPro U page on OptiPro's website. To sign up, contact Adam Dunn at 585-265-0160 x245 or send emails to adunn@optipro.com.