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Optical Ultra-News highlights important news, new product information, and the latest technical process developments from OptiPro's Advanced Process Development (APD) department . You will also be able to find special promotions that are being offered. We hope you enjoy catching up on the exciting news in the world of OptiPro Systems. |
 | OptiPro Holds Two-Day Course on Advanced Optical Manufacturing for MCC's Job-Readiness Training Program |
 | | Dave Mohring explains the different types of belts that are used on the UFF to the participants of MCC's Job Readiness Training Program |
On August 29th and 30th, OptiPro hosted a two-day course on Advanced Optical Manufacturing to assist with Monroe Community College's (MCC) Optics Fabrication Job Readiness Training Program. The purpose of the program is to address the critical shortages of skilled manufacturing workers in the Rochester region. The Rochester Regional Photonics Cluster (RRPC) projects an additional demand of approximately 150 workers in the optics industry within the next 18 months. The six-week Optics Fabrication Job-Readiness Training Program, led by optics industry professionals, consists of eight to 10 participants striving to familiarize themselves with the tools and processes involved with optical fabrication equipment.
The two-day course on Advanced Optical Manufacturing was taught by Dave Mohring, Director of Optical Products at OptiPro. The course focused on 5 major areas of Optical Fabrication: Deterministic Micro Grinding (DMG) of spherical optics, high speed spherical polishing, contour Deterministic Micro-Grinding of aspheres, sub-aperture polishing of aspheres, and metrology solutions for measuring aspheres. The objective of the course was for the students to develop an understanding of the theory behind advanced optical manufacturing technologies. Participants of the course were taught lecture material on the 5 areas addressed above. Upon conclusion of the classroom lectures, each participant put their new knowledge to the test by receiving hands-on experience with OptiPro's eSX grinding machines, ePX 200 high speed spherical polishing machine, UltraForm Finishing (UFF) machines, and metrology equipment such as the OptiTrace 5000 contact profilometer, UltraSurf non-contact profilometer, and UltraCURV electronic spherometer.
The Advanced Optical Manufacturing presentation was the culmination of the six-week job-readiness training program. During the six weeks, the participants fabricated a lens using the traditional blocking, generating, grinding, and polishing techniques. They also reviewed basic math principles, blue prints reading/metrology, and manufacturing concepts, such as Lean Six Sigma. If you are interested in interviewing any of the participants for entry-level positions, contact Ross Micali at rmicali@monroecc.edu or 585-292-3726. |
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Top 3 Reasons Why NOW is the Best Time to Invest in Optical Fabrication Equipment |
- Substantial 2011 tax savings
- Lock in machine delivery by end of year
- Historically low interest rates
1.) There are huge 2011 tax savings including:
- 100% bonus depreciation
- Section 179 tax write-off up to $500,000
- Section 179 tax benefits will dramatically reduce in 2012
Thousands of dollars in
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tax savings are attainable with Section 179 deductions. This year's tax cuts provide a great incentive to purchase equipment in 2011. To see your potential tax savings, use the Manufacturers Financing Services (MFS) tax savings calculator.
2.) Act NOW to secure delivery by December 31st
In order to receive tax deductions, machines must be delivered to your shop floor by December 31st, 2011. Due to long machine lead times, orders should be placed NOW to ensure an end of year delivery date.
3.) Low interest rates
Interest rates will never be lower than they are today. So not only will you receive big tax savings, you'll also save big in low interest rates.
If you are in the market for a machine that will help your shop optimize your manufacturing capabilities, look no further than OptiPro's optical fabrication equipment which includes CNC optical grinding, polishing, and metrology equipment. For more information, please contact OptiPro by calling 585-265-0160 or send emails to sales@optipro.com. |
| OptiPro's Building Addition Nearly Complete! | |
The outside of OptiPro's building addition has been completed! The new addition will hold OptiPro's machine build area as soon as the interior is finished. The additional 7,500 square feet will create more room for our machine tool showroom and Advanced Process Development (APD) lab. As OptiPro continues to grow as a company, having this extra space will allow for operations to be performed more efficiently.
OptiPro will be pouring the concrete for the floor of the addition this week and should begin to move the optics machine bases and components next week. Check out OptiPro's Facebook page to see the latest pictures of the building addition. |
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OptiPro U Postponed Until February | |
Due to high customer demand of PRO 80, eSX, ePX, and UltraForm Finishing machines as well as increases in R&D, customer runoffs, and product demonstrations, OptiPro is forced to postpone OptiPro U until February in order to satisfy stringent customer delivery deadlines. We apologize for any inconvenience this postponement may cause.
It is OptiPro's top priority to provide exceptional sales, service, and support to our customers and with the recent growth of our company, it is not feasible to hold OptiPro U before the new year. We feel delaying the course until February will ultimately result in a better learning experience for our students as they will be able to have more hands-on experience with our equipment.
We thank you for your cooperation and look forward to seeing our OptiPro U students in February. Please note that onsite training is still available for customers that have OptiPro equipment at their facility. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding this or any other matter, please do not hesitate to contact OptiPro Systems by calling 585-265-0160 or by sending emails to dmohring@optipro.com. |
OptiPro Systems is a global leader in designing and building computer controlled grinding, polishing, and measuring equipment for the precision optics industry. If you would like to reach us, please call (585) 265-0160 or send emails to sales@optipro.com.
Sincerely, OptiPro Systems
*The Machines Behind Precision Optics* |
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