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Optical Ultra-News highlights new product information and the latest technical process developments from OptiPro's Advanced Process Development (APD) department. We will also showcase special promotions and exciting news in the world of OptiPro Systems.
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| OptiPro Launches New Corporate Video
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Driven by continuous growth and technological advancements, OptiPro has launched a new corporate video showcasing our current capabilities. The new video, which was produced by Electronic Field Productions, gives viewers a look inside OptiPro's 30,000 square foot facility and focuses on the latest optical manufacturing and metrology equipment being developed by OptiPro as well as the team behind the technology. The video also features three longtime customers who describe how partnering with OptiPro gives them a competitive edge.
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Innovation: The "I" in OptiPro (Part 3 of 4)
Reflections from Ron Colavecchia, OptiPro newcomer
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Part 3 - UltraSurf: How many times have you heard, "if you can't measure it you can't make it" or "we can only make it as good as we can measure it"? Try measuring a conical dome for surface profile AND displaying a topographical map of the dome. How about measuring that dome for outside profile and thickness with one metrology instrument in one setup! You must be thinking it can't be done, but yes it is possible on the OptiPro UltraSurf. With over 30 years of CNC experience, the requirement to manipulate a part via CNC motion control is not an issue at OptiPro. The current team of innovators make data acquisition and processing a common day practice by utilizing UltraSurf. UltraSurf is another example of the OptiPro team employing the building block approach of innovation which couples their core expertise in CNC machining with optical sensors.
As the optics industry embraces freeform optics, UltraSurf, a non-contact metrology instrument, is available for use to guide opticians. Equipped with 5-axis CNC motion control and state-of-the-art optical sensors, UltraSurf enables precision optics manufactures to measure endless amounts of shapes and surface profiles. With standard surface interferometry, freeforms present a severe challenge for surface mapping and a contact profilometer is not as robust as UltraSurf. UltraSurf can measure freeform shapes with 1000 waves of departure reporting the much needed information to an optician. This information will then guide the optician to perform nanometer level correction polishing cycles. OptiPro continues to brainstorm each day in the metrology lab as extraordinary optics are ready for measurement coming off the UFF polisher, bringing freeform processing to reality.
OptiPro will be holding a live demonstration of the UltraSurf 4X 300 during SPIE Optifab on Tuesday, October 13th at 3:30PM. See the unit perform high precision metrology of a 300mm asphere, emphasizing the easy-to-use, powerful software with 2D and 3D measurement and analysis capabilities.
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OptiPro Shares Latest Developments at Recent SBIR Review Meeting
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The Fall 2015 SBIR Review Meeting gets under way with opening remarks from OptiPro President Mike Bechtold
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OptiPro recently hosted the bi-annual SBIR Review Meeting on September 22nd highlighting the exciting SBIR research being conducted by a variety of companies serving the precision optics industry. A full meeting room consisting of representatives from the U.S. government, industry, and academia witnessed presentations from companies involved in the SBIR program, including OptiPro, Optimax Systems, Arizona Optical Systems, Bridger Photonics, CeraNova Corporation, and Surmet Corporation.
Upon the conclusion of the open meeting, OptiPro hosted a networking event at our 30,000 square foot facility where guests were able to see live demonstrations of OptiPro's innovative optical fabrication platforms. OptiPro recognizes the importance of the SBIR program to facilitate the advancement of American-made technology for precision optics fabrication. The development of these solutions will not only help precision optics manufacturers prosper, but also achieve cost-effective manufacturing of current and future military optical components. Click here to see images from the meeting, as well as the post-meeting networking event at OptiPro. |
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OptiPro was founded on one revolutionary, yet simple, concept: optical fabricators deserve more. In the past 30 years, we have consistently built a culture that cares: a culture of employees who live and breathe by our strong OptiPro values - with first-rate customers who are collectively on a relentless pursuit of process efficiencies, design improvements, capability enhancements and marketplace superiority.
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We won't settle. Neither should you. |
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