OptiPro Systems
OptiPro Systems designs and manufactures CNC optical grinding, ultrasonic machining, polishing, and metrology equipment for precision optics and ceramics makers, and distributes third-party machine tools across upstate New York, serving defense, aerospace, and commercial optics manufacturers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1982
- HeadquartersOntario, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What OptiPro Systems does
OptiPro Systems, Inc. is a privately-held US manufacturer and integrator of precision CNC optical manufacturing equipment and metrology systems, founded in 1982 and headquartered in Ontario, New York. The company designs and builds machines for grinding, ultrasonic machining, high-speed polishing, aspheric/freeform finishing, optical centering, and sub-micron non-contact metrology of spherical, aspheric, and freeform optics in optical glasses, ceramics, and IR materials — operating under proprietary brands including PRO Series, eSX, OptiSonic, UltraSurf, UltraForm Finishing (UFF), OptiTrace, PRO Tower, and Glassmaster. Its technology base includes patented systems such as the Syncroshaft planetary carrier drive and IntelliSonic ultrasonic control software, developed in part through decades of SBIR co-development with the US Army, Navy, and NASA; the company is ITAR-registered. OptiPro also serves as a FANUC Authorized Robotic System Integrator, offering automation cells (Revel robotic beveling, AutoCart/PRO Loader machine tending, Automated Inspection Cell) and as the exclusive upstate New York distributor of nine machine tool brands (Nakamura-Tome, FANUC, KIWA, WIA, Yasda, Methods, OKK, Swistek, Flow), anchored by a 15,200 sq ft Machine Technology Center showroom. Revenue is generated through capital equipment sales, distribution margins, Advanced Process Development (APD) services, OptiPro U training, and PRO-Tect service contracts, with customers spanning defense/aerospace optics manufacturers, commercial precision optics producers, and metalworking job shops.
OptiPro Systems firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- OptiPro Systems
- Legal name
- OptiPro Systems, Inc.
- Website
- https://optipro.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1982
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- OptiPro Systems designs and manufactures CNC optical grinding, ultrasonic machining, polishing, and metrology equipment for precision optics and ceramics makers, and distributes third-party machine tools across upstate New York, serving defense, aerospace, and commercial optics manufacturers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
OptiPro Systems industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Optical Fabrication Machinery
- NAICS
- Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)
- SIC
- Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)
- akta.pro primary industry
- CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), Machine Vision & Optical Sensing (Cameras, 3D vision, LiDAR, illumination) (IMAGAFAB), Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), Metrology Automation & Robotics (Automated Cells, In-Line Gauging) (IMAAAHAH)
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Where OptiPro Systems is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ontario
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
OptiPro Systems business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Machine Tool Distribution: Distribution of third-party machine tools including Nakamura-Tome, FANUC, WIA, KIWA, Yasda, Methods, OKK, Swistek, and Flow waterjets as an exclusive upstate New York distributor
- Advanced Process Development Services: R&D and process development services for optical manufacturers including process optimization
- Machine Service and Support: Service offerings including machine certification, calibration, troubleshooting, field service repair, and preventive maintenance
- Automation Solutions: Robotic automation systems integration, custom automation solutions, and pre-engineered automation solutions using FANUC collaborative robots
- Training Services: OptiPro U training programs, CNC machinist training, and customer care plans (PRO-Tect) for equipment training and support
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom equipment packages - Pricing varies by configuration and application requirements |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
OptiPro Systems product offering
Product offeringCore offering
OptiPro Systems designs and manufactures CNC precision optical manufacturing equipment — including optical grinding, ultrasonic machining, spherical and aspheric polishing, and centering machines — along with non-contact and contact metrology systems for fabricating spherical, aspheric, and freeform optics. The company also engineers robotic automation solutions built on FANUC collaborative robots and serves as the exclusive upstate New York distributor of leading third-party machine tool brands (FANUC, Nakamura-Tome, Yasda, OKK, KIWA, WIA, Methods, Swistek, Flow Waterjet).
Product overview
OptiPro Systems is a solution provider for manufacturing precision optics, advanced ceramics, and metals, offering a portfolio of proprietary CNC optical manufacturing equipment organized into four product lines: (1) Optics/Ceramics Manufacturing Equipment including CNC optical grinding machines (PRO Series, eSX Series, SXL 500), ultrasonic machining centers (OptiSonic 500/1100/1200 Series), polishing machines (PRO 80P/160P/160P+, ePX 200, UFF Series), optical centering machines (PRO 160C, Nakamura-Tome LC-50), and planetary polishers (Glassmaster 520/720); (2) Optics/Ceramics Metrology Solutions including non-contact metrology systems (UltraSurf 4X 300, UltraSurf 5X 400), contact profilometers (OptiTrace 5000), vertical interferometers (PRO Tower 4i/6i), and precision spherometers (UltraCURV); (3) Automation Solutions featuring robotic machine tending (PRO Loader, AutoCart), robotic beveling (Revel), automated inspection cells, custom and pre-engineered automation solutions, and Robotmaster offline programming software; and (4) Metrology & Inspection for Metalworking including ZEISS O-INSPECT/O-DETECT, Starrett systems, Renishaw solutions, and Verisurf software. As a distributor, OptiPro also represents FANUC, Nakamura-Tome, KIWA, WIA, Yasda, Methods, OKK, Swistek, and Flow Waterjet machine tools. Services include Advanced Process Development (APD) and defense component solutions developed through SBIR grants.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- UltraSurf: Non-contact metrology systems for precision optical components measurement
- OptiSonic
- UltraBloc
- PRO Series
- UltraForm Finishing (UFF)
- UltraSmooth Finishing (USF)
- Revel
- AutoCart
- PRO Loader
- OptiTrace
- PRO Tower
- UltraCURV
- Glassmaster
- OptiPro U
- PRO-Tect
Products and services
- PRO 80 GTS Optical Lens Generator CNC optical grinding machine capable of grinding spherical and aspheric lenses up to 80mm with high precision and optimal cycle times.
- PRO 160 GTS Optical Lens Generator CNC optical grinding machine capable of grinding spherical and aspheric lenses up to 160mm in diameter with high precision and optimal cycle times.
- eSX 150 5-Axis CNC Optical Grinding Machine 5-axis optical machining center for prototype-to-production manufacturing of spherical, aspheric, and freeform optics up to 150mm.
- eSX 300 5-Axis CNC Optical Grinding Machine 5-axis optical machining center for prototype-to-production manufacturing of spherical, aspheric, and freeform optics up to 300mm.
- eSX 400 5-Axis CNC Optical Grinding Machine 5-axis optical machining center for prototype-to-production manufacturing of spherical, aspheric, and freeform optics up to 400mm.
- SXL 500 5-Axis CNC Optical Grinding Machine 5-axis CNC bridge-style optical grinding platform that generates precision spherical, aspheric, and freeform optical surfaces up to 500mm.
- OptiSonic 500 Series Ultrasonic Machining Center Entry-level ultrasonic machining center with 500mm X-axis travel and 3, 4, or 5 axes of motion for ultrasonic milling, grinding, core drilling, and lightweighting of optical glasses and ceramics, powered by IntelliSonic software.
- OptiSonic 1100 Series Ultrasonic Machining Center Extended ultrasonic machining center with 1100mm X-axis travel and 3, 4, or 5 axes of motion for ultrasonic machining of optical glasses and ceramics.
- OptiSonic 1200 Series Ultrasonic Machining Center Large bridge-style ultrasonic machining center with 1200mm X-axis travel and 3, 4, or 5 axes of motion for spherical, aspheric, and freeform geometries in optical glasses and ceramics.
- PRO 160C Precision Optics Centering Machine CNC precision optics centering machine for high precision centering of spherical and aspheric optics up to 160mm in diameter, with state-of-the-art motion control.
- Nakamura-Tome LC-50 Fully Automatic Centering Machine Distributed fully automatic NC lens centering machine with built-in robotic system for automated loading and unloading, centering spherical and aspheric lenses from 2-55mm.
- PRO 80P CNC Spherical Lens Polisher High-speed spherical lens polisher for workpieces up to 80mm in diameter, handling optical glasses, optical ceramics, and metals.
- PRO 160P CNC Spherical Lens Polisher High-speed spherical lens polisher for workpieces up to 160mm, handling optical glasses, optical ceramics, and metals.
- PRO 160P+ High Speed Spherical Lens Polisher Enhanced PRO 160P with dual lower spindles (work spindle and truing spindle) for in-process tool truing during spherical lens polishing.
- ePX 200 High Speed Spherical Lens Polisher High speed spherical lens polisher ideal for high volume production of spherical optics and hemispherical domes up to 200mm in diameter.
- PRO 80 UFF Aspheric Lens Polishing Machine Sub-aperture polishing machine for aspheres 10-80mm in diameter using proprietary UltraForm Finishing (UFF) technology.
- PRO 160 UFF Aspheric Lens Polishing Machine Sub-aperture polishing machine for aspheres 10-160mm in diameter using proprietary UltraForm Finishing (UFF) technology.
- UFF 300 Aspheric & Freeform Optics Polishing Machine Sub-aperture polishing machine for aspheric and freeform optics up to 300mm using UltraForm Finishing technology.
- UFF 500 Large Asphere & Freeform Polishing Platform 5-axis CNC sub-aperture polisher for aspheres and freeform optics up to 500mm in diameter using UltraForm Finishing technology.
- Glassmaster 520 Continuous Planetary Polisher Continuous planetary polisher with 52-inch cast iron table featuring the patented Syncroshaft carrier ring drive for consistent polishing of flat optical components.
- Glassmaster 720 Continuous Planetary Polisher Continuous planetary polisher with 72-inch granite table delivering exceptional flatness and finish for flat optical components, using the Syncroshaft carrier ring drive.
- UltraSurf 5X 400 Non-Contact Metrology System High precision 5-axis non-contact metrology system measuring plano optics, spheres, aspheres, cylinders, torics, and freeforms to sub-micron accuracy up to 400mm.
- UltraSurf 4X 300 Non-Contact Metrology System High precision 4-axis non-contact metrology system measuring planos, spheres, and aspheres to sub-micron accuracy up to 300mm diameter.
- OptiTrace 5000 Surface Profilometer High precision contact surface profilometer integrated with ZEISS Surfcom 5000 for 2D and 3D measurement of spheres, aspheres, and cylinder precision optics.
- PRO Tower 4i/6i Vertical Interferometer Vertical interferometer measuring wavefront and radius of optics up to 300mm with optional CGH stage for aspheric measurements and production floor capability.
- UltraCURV Precision Spherometer Computerized Universal Radius Verifier measuring Radius of Curvature and sag height of ground or polished planos and spherical optics up to 200mm.
- Revel Robotic Beveling Machine Fully automated robotic beveling system featuring a FANUC CRX-10iA/L collaborative robot for dual-sided beveling with 50-micron repeatability and optional machine vision.
- PRO Loader Robotic Machine Tending Robotic machine tending solution for OptiPro PRO Series machines featuring a roll-up cart, collaborative robot, and controller for automated pick-and-place and part cleaning.
- AutoCart Robotic Machine Tending Robotic machine tending solution that integrates with existing machine tools using a FANUC CRX10iA/L collaborative robot with 55 inch reach and 22 lb payload.
- Automated Inspection Cell High-throughput, high-resolution defect and feature inspection solution combining a FANUC collaborative robot with RoboQual custom metrology automation software. Recognized with FANUC's 2024 Innovative System of the Year Award.
- Custom Automation Solutions Custom-engineered automation solutions ranging from multi-machine production cells to automated part inspection solutions, including two-machine and three-machine automation cells.
- FANUC RoboDrill and RoboCut Wire EDM (Distributed) Distributed FANUC RoboDrill high-reliability vertical machining centers and FANUC RoboCut wire EDM machines for upstate New York manufacturers.
- Nakamura-Tome Multi-Tasking Machines (Distributed) Exclusively distributed twin-spindle multi-tasking machines for upstate NY, including AS-200LMY-S, SC-100X2, WT150II, WT-300, WY-150V, NTY3-250, NTRX-300, MX-100, and NT-Flex models.
- KIWA Horizontal Machining Centers (Distributed) Distributed KIWA horizontal machining centers with expandable tool and pallet technology, including KH-4100kai, KH-4200kai, KH-4500kai, and Triple H40 3-Axis and 5-Axis models.
- WIA Machine Tools (Distributed) Distributed CNC turning centers, vertical machining centers, and horizontal machining centers from South Korea's largest machine tool builder.
- Yasda Precision Machines (Distributed) Distributed ultra-high precision Yasda machines for 3- and 5-axis precision hard milling, micro hard milling, and high-precision die/mold applications.
- OKK Heavy Duty Machines (Distributed) Exclusively distributed OKK heavy duty machines featuring cast iron construction, thermal stability, and long-term precision, including VMCs, 5-axis CNC, and HMCs.
- Swistek Swiss CNC Lathes (Distributed) Distributed Swistek Swiss CNC lathes including AS20T, GT-25E/32E, iB-269, RB20/RB20Y, SV26-Y2, and SW50-Y2 for small precision parts manufacturing.
- Flow Waterjets (Distributed) NY state distributor of ultra-high pressure Flow waterjets including Mach 100, 200, 300, 500, 700, and Nanojet models.
- ZEISS O-INSPECT Multisensor CMM (Distributed) Distributed multi-sensor coordinate measuring machine combining optical and contact scanning with automatic sensor type changing for precision metalworking inspection.
- ZEISS O-DETECT Optical Measuring Machine (Distributed) Distributed optical measuring machine with intuitive operation, high-quality camera and flexible lighting for precise measurement of metalworking components.
- Starrett Metrology and Force Equipment (Distributed) Distributed Starrett metrology systems including optical comparators, vision systems, force measurement systems, and material testing solutions for QC labs and manufacturing.
- Renishaw Part Inspection Solutions (Distributed) Distributed Renishaw part inspection solutions including CMM probes, styli, metrology fixtures, and the Equator automated gauging system.
- Verisurf Metrology Software (Distributed) Distributed 3D measurement and inspection software for manufacturing inspection, guided assembly, and reverse engineering with CAD interoperability.
- Advanced Process Development (APD) Service Process development service providing scientists, engineers, technicians, and mathematicians for precision grinding, deterministic sub-aperture polishing, and metrology solutions for developmental ceramics, crystals, and new optical materials.
- Solutions for Defense Components Service Manufacturing and metrology solutions for defense components developed through Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) program partnerships with the U.S. Navy, Army, and NASA.
Quantifiable outcome
- 40% increase in beveling productivity using Revel robotic beveling machine
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use OptiPro Systems
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
OptiPro Systems technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration9 records
Feature9 records
OptiPro Systems partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- FANUC AmericacoreOptiPro is a FANUC Authorized Robotic System Integrator providing robotic automation solutions including machine tending, inspection, optics beveling, deburring, and custom automation. FANUC is the global leader in industrial automation with over 1 million robots sold worldwide.
- Nakamura-TomecoreOptiPro is the exclusive distributor of Nakamura-Tome multitasking machine solutions for upstate New York, including twin spindle, multi-turret, and Y-axis machines.
- FANUC (RoboDrill and RoboCut)coreOptiPro is the dealer of FANUC RoboDrill machining centers and RoboCut Wire EDM machines for upstate New York manufacturers.
- WIA Machine ToolscoreOptiPro is the exclusive distributor of WIA Machine Tools including vertical machining centers, horizontal machining centers, and CNC turning centers for NY state.
- KIWAcoreOptiPro distributes KIWA horizontal machining centers featuring expandable tool and pallet technology for upstate New York manufacturers.
- Yasda Precision MachinescoreOptiPro distributes Yasda precision machines for 3 & 5-axis precision hard milling, micro hard milling, and ultra-high precision machining applications.
- Methods Machine ToolscoreOptiPro is the distributor of Methods CNC machines including vertical, 5-axis, and horizontal machining centers for NY state manufacturers.
- OKKcoreOptiPro is the exclusive distributor of OKK heavy duty machines featuring cast iron construction, thermal stability, and long-term precision for NY state.
- SwistekcoreOptiPro distributes Swistek Swiss CNC lathes including sliding head, fixed headstock, and removable guide bushing machines for precision parts manufacturing.
- Flow WaterjetcoreOptiPro is the NY State dealer of Flow waterjets including Mach 100, 200, 300, 500, 700 and Nanojet models for various manufacturing applications.
- ZEISScoreOptiPro distributes ZEISS O-INSPECT multisensor CMM, ZEISS O-DETECT optical measuring machine, and related metrology solutions for metalworking inspection.
- StarrettcoreOptiPro distributes Starrett metrology and force equipment including optical comparators, vision systems, and force measurement solutions.
- RenishawcoreOptiPro distributes Renishaw part inspection solutions including CMM probes, styli, metrology fixtures, and the Equator automated gauging system.
- VerisurfcoreOptiPro distributes Verisurf metrology software built on Mastercam for manufacturing inspection, guided assembly, and reverse engineering.
- RobotmasterminorOptiPro is a proud reseller of Robotmaster robot offline programming and simulation software for robot automation planning.
- US ArmycoreCollaborative partnership through SBIR grants for developing advanced CNC machines for fabricating aspheric and freeform optics for defense applications.
- US NavycoreCollaborative partnership through SBIR grants for developing manufacturing solutions for advanced precision optical components for naval defense systems.
- Penn State Electro-Optics CenterminorAcademic partnership for developing manufacturing solutions for developmental ceramics and advanced optical materials.
- University of RochesterminorUniversity partnership for precision grinding, deterministic sub-aperture polishing, and metrology solutions research.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
OptiPro Systems competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Moore Nanotechnology Systems: Moore Nanotechnology Systems manufactures ultra-precision machining systems for optical, semiconductor, and advanced materials applications. It competes with OptiPro's eSX and SXL 5-axis optical grinding platforms in the high-precision optics manufacturing segment.
- QED Technologies: QED Technologies develops magneto-rheological finishing (MRF) equipment and sub-aperture polishing solutions for precision optics. It competes directly with OptiPro's UltraForm Finishing (UFF) sub-aperture polishing technology in the aspheric and freeform optics finishing market.
- Schneider Optical Machines: Schneider Optical Machines manufactures CNC optical grinding, polishing, and centering equipment for precision optics manufacturers worldwide. It is one of OptiPro's closest direct competitors in spherical, aspheric, and freeform optics production equipment.
- Satisloh: Satisloh is a leading global manufacturer of optical lens manufacturing equipment, including grinding, polishing, centering, and metrology systems. It directly competes with OptiPro's PRO Series, OptiSonic, and UltraSurf product lines for the precision optics manufacturing customer base.
Broad incumbents
- AMETEK (Zygo): AMETEK's Zygo division manufactures optical metrology and interferometry instruments used in precision optics and semiconductor manufacturing. It competes with OptiPro's UltraSurf, OptiTrace, and PRO Tower metrology product lines, with much broader scale and resources.
- Zeiss Industrial Metrology: Zeiss manufactures precision coordinate measuring machines, optical metrology systems, and multisensor inspection equipment. While OptiPro distributes some Zeiss products, Zeiss's industrial metrology business also competes with OptiPro's in-house metrology offerings for optics and metalworking customers.
Others
- Nakamura-Tome Precision Industry: Nakamura-Tome manufactures multi-tasking CNC turning machines and lens centering equipment (LC-50) that OptiPro distributes exclusively in upstate New York. It is both a key channel partner and an adjacent player in precision manufacturing equipment.
- FANUC America: FANUC is both OptiPro's largest automation partner (as an Authorized Robotic System Integrator) and a broader industrial automation incumbent. FANUC's global robot platform underpins OptiPro's PRO Loader, AutoCart, Revel, and Automated Inspection Cell products.
Regional players
- Methods Machine Tools: Methods Machine Tools is a US-based distributor of CNC machining centers and machine tools with overlapping territory and brand relationships. While OptiPro distributes some Methods machines, Methods competes for similar machine tool distribution and integration customers in adjacent US regions.
Emerging players
- 4D Technology: 4D Technology develops non-contact optical metrology and surface measurement instruments for precision optics and aerospace applications. It is an emerging competitor in dynamic interferometry and non-contact metrology segments where OptiPro's UltraSurf systems also compete.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about OptiPro Systems
What does OptiPro Systems do?
OptiPro Systems designs and manufactures CNC precision optical manufacturing equipment — including optical grinding, ultrasonic machining, spherical and aspheric polishing, and centering machines — along with non-contact and contact metrology systems for fabricating spherical, aspheric, and freeform optics. The company also engineers robotic automation solutions built on FANUC collaborative robots and serves as the exclusive upstate New York distributor of leading third-party machine tool brands (FANUC, Nakamura-Tome, Yasda, OKK, KIWA, WIA, Methods, Swistek, Flow Waterjet).
Is OptiPro Systems a public or private company?
OptiPro Systems is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was OptiPro Systems founded?
OptiPro Systems was founded in 1982. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is OptiPro Systems based?
OptiPro Systems is headquartered in Ontario, United States, in the North America region.
How does OptiPro Systems make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Machine Tool Distribution is the primary driver. The others are advanced Process Development Services, machine Service and Support, automation Solutions and training Services.
Who are OptiPro Systems's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Moore Nanotechnology Systems, QED Technologies, Schneider Optical Machines and Satisloh. Broad incumbents are AMETEK (Zygo) and Zeiss Industrial Metrology. Others are Nakamura-Tome Precision Industry and FANUC America. Methods Machine Tools is listed as a regional player. 4D Technology is listed as an emerging player.
Does OptiPro Systems have an API?
No public API is recorded for OptiPro Systems.
What industry is OptiPro Systems in?
OptiPro Systems's product category is Optical Fabrication Machinery. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAA, CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers), with a secondary code of IMAGABAG, Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers). Its NAICS code is 333517 and its SIC code is 3541.