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Category: Optical Assemblies & Sub-assemblies

Beam expanders, Collimators, Objective assemblies, Fiber collimators, OEM subassemblies

QUBIG GmbH

Founded in 2008 and based in Munich, Germany, QUBIG is a high-tech manufacturer specializing in cutting-edge light modulation technology for scientific and industrial applications. They are experts in manipulating laser light properties—including frequency, phase, polarization, and position—across a spectral range from UV to MIR. Their precision-engineered devices, ranging from Electro-Optic Modulators (EOMs) and Acousto-Optic Modulators (AOMs) to complex laser conditioning systems, are essential components in advanced fields like quantum computing, laser cooling of atoms and ions, spectroscopy, and high-power laser material processing.

Son-X

Founded in 2011 as a spin-off from the Fraunhofer Institute, son-x GmbH is a high-tech pioneer in ultra-precision manufacturing and ultrasonic-assisted diamond turning. Acquired by Edmund Optics in 2025, the company specializes in producing highly complex optical surfaces—including metallic mirrors, infrared lenses, and optical mould inserts—for the semiconductor, satellite, aerospace, and defense industries. Their proprietary ultrasonic-assisted machining technology allows for the direct diamond turning of "difficult-to-machine" materials such as stainless steel, invar, and ceramics, achieving world-class surface quality. With state-of-the-art multi-axis ultra-precision machines and clean-room assembly capabilities, son-x bridges the gap from rapid custom prototyping to high-volume production of precision components.

Exavision

EXAVISION is a highly specialized French defense contractor and optronic systems manufacturer that designs high-end electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) surveillance technology for extreme environments. Founded in 1990 and based in Milhaud, France, the company became a subsidiary of Ineo Défense under the Equans Group in 2021. This corporate backing solidified its role as a key contributor to the French Defense Technological and Industrial Base (DITB).EXAVISION integrates in-house mechatronics, opto-photonics, and deep-learning software to produce rugged, multi-sensor systems. Its flagship product line includes the modular NEMOSYS and MOS series of gyro-stabilized, two-axis pan-and-tilt turrets. These platforms carry long-range visible cameras, cooled mid-wave infrared (MWIR) thermal imagers, and eye-safe laser rangefinders. Engineered for absolute strategic sovereignty, EXAVISION hardware features completely ITAR-free components, removing third-country export restrictions. Driven by its proprietary VIGISENS, EXACORE, and DeepSight_AI software suites, the company's solutions seamlessly fuse optical tracking with radar data and non-lethal effectors. These capabilities have made EXAVISION a trusted choice for military border enforcement, maritime surveillance, and critical C-UAS (Counter-UAV) deployments—most notably protecting global events like the Paris Olympic Games.

Foton Sro

Foton, s.r.o. (Fotons) is a pioneer and premier high-technology developer specializing in advanced scientific equipment, optoelectronics, and micropositioning automation systems. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Nová Paka, Czech Republic, the company bridges the gap between high-level physics research and scalable industrial deployment. Operating through two dedicated operational branches—Foton SCIENTIFIC and Foton INDUSTRIAL—the company delivers a comprehensive portfolio of precision hardware engineered to support universities, academic institutes, and commercial research centers worldwide.The foundational core of Foton’s expertise spans the fields of photonics, plasma diagnostics, instrument engineering, and radiation detection. Their technical catalog includes highly stable high-voltage power supplies, micro-stepping motor controllers, multi-channel voltage sources with programmable current limits, and digital vacuum controllers. Built to ensure absolute parameter accuracy and operational safety, Foton devices enable tight control over DC or stepper motors, as well as complex rotary and linear drives. By combining rigorous electronic design with robust structural engineering, Foton provides custom-built hardware solutions optimized for space-constrained, high-reliability experimental setups, helping international research and development teams automate processes and capture clean, noise-free scientific data in the most demanding testing environments.

ISVI

ISVI Corp. is a premier global designer and manufacturer of advanced, high-speed, and high-resolution camera systems tailored specifically for the demanding machine vision market. Founded in 2010, the company combines raw data throughput with pristine image quality to build mission-critical imaging solutions. Originally established in the United States, ISVI transitioned its global corporate headquarters to Gunpo-si, South Korea, while sustaining an international distribution footprint that covers major technology hubs via regional offices, including ISVI Germany, and a global matrix of localized agencies.ISVI’s hardware ecosystem stands out by pairing elite imaging sensors with high-bandwidth, multi-channel transmission links. Their core product portfolio centers on the flagship CXP Series (CoaXPress interface arrays) and the economical Razor Series (Camera Link interface architectures). These camera modules cover extreme resolutions from 10MP up to 151MP, featuring advanced on-board image processing capabilities like real-time Defective Pixel Correction (DPC), automatic Flat Field Correction (FFC), and linearity mapping.To withstand the intense thermal loads generated by rapid frame rates—such as capturing 16MP images at 181 frames per second—ISVI implements specialized active Thermoelectric Cooling (TEC) hardware into its enclosures. This active cooling suppresses dark current noise and thermal drift, preserving high Signal-to-Noise Ratios (SNR). Heavily relied upon across the semiconductor, medical imaging, and aerospace manufacturing sectors, ISVI cameras provide critical inspection hardware for automated optical inspection (AOI) lines, PCB micro-stitching verification, 3D smart sensor configurations, and high-speed multi-spectral web scanning.

New Scale Technologies, Inc.

New Scale Technologies, Inc. is a global pioneer and high-technology manufacturer specializing in ultra-compact, closed-loop micro-mechatronic motion systems and smart stages. Founded in 2002 and based in Victor, New York, the company scales the limits of miniaturization by engineering small, precise, and intelligent positioning hardware. New Scale provides vertically integrated OEM motion modules that eliminate the need for bulky external control boards by embedding all drive electronics, digital microprocessors, and position sensors directly inside the motor housing.The cornerstone of their hardware innovation is their patented line of tiny piezoelectric motors, including the SQUIGGLE® and UTAF™ ultrasonic direct-drive mechanisms. These systems are compiled into their standard M3 (Micro-Mechatronic Module) platform, which features an all-in-one architecture operating on low-voltage ($3.3 \text{ V}$ to $5 \text{ V DC}$) power. Widely adopted within the defense, life sciences, medical diagnostics, aerospace, and semiconductor industries, New Scale devices deliver sub-micrometer linear resolution and absolute encoding feedback. By focusing on zero-power position holding and extreme weight reduction, New Scale transforms large benchtop instruments into handheld, battery-powered systems—providing critical illumination, lens-focusing, and beam-steering hardware for applications like drone-mounted cameras, surgical robotics, laser alignment, and optogenetics.

Intergrated Optics

Integrated Optics, UAB is an ISO 9001:2015 certified pioneer and high-technology manufacturer of ultra-compact laser sources, multi-wavelength laser combiners, and integrated optical devices. Founded in 2012 and based in Vilnius, Lithuania, the company leverages a proprietary, semi-automated micro-optics assembly method driven by advanced robotics and specialized software. This custom robotic integration allows the company to minimize human error, optimize production scalability, and deliver extreme thermal and mechanical robustness across its entire optical product portfolio.The company's flagship MatchBox™ series represents the world's most compact, standalone single-frequency and continuous-wave (CW) laser sources. Measuring a unified footprint of just $45 \times 50 \text{ mm}$, these single-box sub-assemblies deliver ultra-low noise performance with integrated power electronics and internal thermal stabilization. Engineered specifically with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and system integrators in mind, these versatile laser sources are widely deployed in life sciences, analytical chemistry, and advanced automation fields. By consolidating complex optomechanical designs into standard, miniature modules, Integrated Optics opens new possibilities in high-performance instrument miniaturization—providing critical illumination hardware for Raman spectroscopy, multi-channel fluorescence microscopy, laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS), metrology, and compact LiDAR scanning arrays.

Apollo Optical Systems

Apollo Optical Systems is a world leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of custom precision polymer optical components and systems. Specializing in Single-Point Diamond Turning (SPDT) for prototyping and high-volume injection molding for production, AOS provides vertically integrated solutions from initial optical design to final assembly. The company is renowned for its expertise in diffractive, refractive, and Fresnel optics, serving mission-critical applications in the automotive (LiDAR/sensor), medical, defense, and AR/VR sectors. With advanced in-house metrology and evaporative coating capabilities, Apollo Optical Systems delivers high-performance, lightweight optical solutions designed to replace traditional glass components without compromising precision.

RedWave Labs Ltd.

RedWave Labs is a premier UK-based designer and manufacturer of high-performance precision electronics, specializing in photonics and control systems for demanding environments. Since 2004, the company has provided mission-critical solutions for laser spectroscopy, quantum technologies, and advanced sensing. Their expertise spans from ultra-low-noise laser and temperature controllers to high-speed FPGA-based data acquisition and OEM custom designs. Trusted by global leaders in aerospace, defense, and academic research, RedWave Labs delivers "lab-to-industrial" scalability, ensuring robust operation in the most hostile conditions.

Gurley Precision Instruments

Gurley Precision Instruments (GPI), founded in 1845, is a historic manufacturer specializing in measuring instrumentation for position, speed, and physical properties. We are recognized as a pioneer in the industry, having developed the chrome-on-glass process essential for modern optical encoder discs.Our core expertise lies in Optical Encoders, offering a full range of rotary and linear solutions, including our proprietary Virtual Absolute™ technology. We also manufacture high-precision Optographics, such as reticles and resolution targets, and provide advanced Optical Coatings and components like lenses, prisms, and mirrors. Additionally, our legacy includes specialized test instruments for the paper and textile industries and hydrological instruments like flow meters.GPI serves diverse mission-critical sectors including aerospace, defense, medical diagnostics, robotics, and industrial automation. We pride ourselves on providing customized solutions for specific engineering challenges, maintaining our tradition of excellence from our historic factory in New York.

HelioWorks

HelioWorks, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high-performance infrared (IR) emitters and light sources specifically designed for gas analysis, environmental monitoring, and medical diagnostics. They specialize in both pulsable and steady-state sources, providing critical components for the OEM market.Their product line features emitters utilizing Tungsten, Nichrome (NiCr), and Kanthal filaments, housed in industry-standard TO-3, TO-5, and TO-8 packages. To optimize performance across various wavelengths (from near-IR to over 12 microns), HelioWorks offers a selection of window materials including Sapphire, Calcium Fluoride (CaF2), and Zinc Selenide (ZnSe). These products are known for their long-term stability and high signal-to-noise ratio, making them essential for instruments like breathalyzers, thermal beacons, and CO2 sensors.

Opto-Line

Opto-Line International specializes in the design and manufacture of custom precision optical patterns and thin-film coatings. Since 1967, they have focused on high-accuracy photolithography and vacuum evaporation to create unique patterns on various optical substrates, including convex and concave lenses.Their core services include the production of reticles, apertures, EMI grids, resolution test targets, and multi-density masks. Using materials such as chrome, gold, aluminum, and dielectrics, they achieve feature sizes down to approximately 1µm. Opto-Line serves mission-critical industries including aerospace, military & defense, medical (endoscopy and ophthalmology), and metrology.

Spectrum Scientific

Spectrum Scientific, Inc. (SSI) is a global leader in the manufacture of high-volume precision optics, specializing in the optical replication process. Since 2004, we have provided high-fidelity, cost-effective solutions for complex optical needs, including holographic diffraction gratings, freeform mirrors, and aspheric reflective optics.Our proprietary replication technology allows us to produce optics with exceptionally low stray light and high specification consistency. Key products include Miniature UV Spectrometers, Hollow Retroreflectors, and sophisticated optical sub-assemblies. Our capabilities span from initial optical design and mastering to space-qualified manufacturing and precision coatings, serving the scientific, analytical, and aerospace industries.

Sill Optics

Sill Optics GmbH is a German market leader in precision optics and photonic technologies, with a rich heritage dating back to 1894. Based in Wendelstein, Bavaria, the company provides comprehensive, end-to-end optical solutions—from initial design and prototyping through to high-volume manufacturing and delivery.Employing over 230 experts, Sill Optics is renowned for its exceptional quality, flexibility, and service, serving the world's most demanding industries, including defense, aerospace, additive manufacturing, medical imaging, and semiconductor processing.Jampro Antennas is a global leader and the oldest North American manufacturer of high-power RF systems and broadcast antennas. With over 70 years of engineering excellence and more than 35,000 installations worldwide, Jampro provides turnkey solutions for FM radio, television (DTV/DVB-T), and DAB broadcasting. The company is renowned for its innovative, "plug-and-play" systems—including antennas, combiners, filters, and towers—designed to withstand the most extreme environmental conditions. Beyond broadcasting, Jampro delivers mission-critical RF solutions for defense, telecommunications, and radar sectors.

SKYASTAR TECHNOLOGIES Corp.

SKYASTAR TECHNOLOGIES CORP. designs, builds and markets high end microwave, photonics and mixed signal products from device to subsystem.We provide best-of-breed Radio over Fiber (RoF) device, module, subsystem for Wireless, Satcom, GPS, quantum computing etc., laser and photodetector for optical communication, optical energy and optical sensor. Also provide L3-LoRa/UWB TR/SoC and module for IoT application with the expertise of RF/Analog design and DSP.Customized products based on our vertical integration capability such as FMCW Lidar and coherent optical solutions are also available upon request.The value proposition is our leading edge optical chip, microwave MMIC , RF-CMOS TR, advanced DSP system innovations, optoelectronic hybrid, high reliability design know-how and unique auto test system capability.

NHG

Hubei New Huaguang Information Materials Co., Ltd. (NHG), founded in 1969 and is a prominent global manufacturer of optoelectronic materials and components. The company annually produces around 5,000 tons of colorless optical glass, 150 million optical components, and 5 tons of infrared optical glass, catering to a broad range of applications including IR optics and specialty glass. It also offers advanced products like chalcogenide optical glass (transmission 0.6–16 µm) and 8-12 inch optical glass wafers with varying refractive indices, supporting sophisticated photonics and optoelectronics applications.

GH Optics

GH Optics (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. is an optics-manufacturer founded by a team of technical experts with over ten years of industry experience. The company specializes in the design, development and production of precision optical products, ranging from elements and assemblies to infrared instruments, and covers a wide spectral band from 350 nm to 14,000 nm. Ghoptics capabilities include optical materials, design, opto-mechatronics, coating, system-integration, plus in-house infrared glass melting, grinding, polishing and precision molding.

MILITRAM

Militram (Militram Futuristic Technologies Ltd.) is an Israeli provider of electro-optical and electronic solutions, established in 1975. It is recognized as the country’s largest and oldest distributor of optics and laser technologies. Headquartered in Herzliya with branch offices across Israel, Militram plays a leading role in supplying advanced optical, laser, and electronic systems. The company’s products and expertise are widely used in Israel’s defense and high-tech industries, making it a key contributor to national technology development. Militram was founded by Ram Lachower, who started the business on his own with the guidance and help of his father, Yeshayahu Lachower. Yeshayahu Lachower was a renowned defense procurement official who served as head of the Israeli Ministry of Defense’s supply and procurement mission in the 1950s. Under Ram’s leadership, Militram leveraged this legacy of defense industry connections to expand its portfolio and client base. In the 2010s, Ram’s son Benjamin Lachower joined the company at the age of 21, marking the entry of the third generation. Benjamin Lachower worked in various departments and gradually rose through the ranks, taking on managerial roles in marketing and operations. He is now part of Militram’s leadership team, helping guide the company’s strategy and business development. The Lachower family’s continued involvement underscores Militram’s commitment to continuity, experience, and long-term vision in a fast-evolving technological field.