OZ Optics

What OZ Optics does

OZ Optics is a privately held Canadian fiber optic component manufacturer founded in 1985 and headquartered in Ottawa, with additional manufacturing facilities in Turkey and China. The company designs, manufactures, and sells a comprehensive portfolio of fiber optic components and integrated systems, including laser-to-fiber delivery systems (pigtail and receptacle style couplers), polarization controllers and scramblers, fiber optic attenuators, patchcords, collimators and focusers, and the patented OZPEN CO2 composite-spray cleaning unit. Specialized product families address defense and aerospace (fiber optic gyroscope subassemblies—fiber coils, ASE sources, MIOC V-grooves, phase modulators), medical imaging (OCT components at 850nm and 1060nm), quantum information science (Pearl and Ruby polarization entangled photon sources, broadband hyperentangled photon sources), data center and AI infrastructure (2D Fiber Matrix Arrays, MEMS variable attenuators, tapered/lensed fibers), and industrial infrastructure monitoring (DSTS systems built on BOTDA and BOTDR architectures). The company also offers the LAMPPY DNA detection system as an extension into life sciences and molecular diagnostics.

Revenue is generated primarily through direct hardware sales via a field sales team (toll-free 1-800-361-5415, [email protected]), the shop.ozoptics.com e-commerce catalog that the company describes as the world's largest online fiber optic catalog with same-day shipping, and custom design and engineering services. Go-to-market activity is anchored by participation in major global trade shows (Photonics West, OFC, ECOC, SPIE, CIOE, CIGRE, CLEO, LASER Munich, ARVO, World of Quantum) and membership in industry associations including FOSA, LIA, OSA, Photons Canada, QIC, Seafom, and SPIE. Leadership is anchored by founder Omur Sezerman as President & CEO, with named VPs covering Components, Test Equipment, Human Resources, and Operations. The company is ISO 9001 certified but discloses no revenue, funding history, or detailed ownership structure.

Name

OZ Optics

Legal name

OZ Optics Ltd.

Website

https://ozoptics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

OZ Optics is a Canadian fiber optic component manufacturer founded in 1985, supplying laser-to-fiber delivery systems, polarization entangled photon sources, distributed strain and temperature sensors, and fiber optic test equipment to defense, medical, quantum, and industrial markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fiber Optic Components and Photonic Systems

NAICS

Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing (335921), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Optoelectronics & Photonics (LED/Laser/Optical ICs) (HDAHAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial IoT/Edge Electronics Manufacturing (Gateways, Edge Controllers) (IMAGAGAC)

Keywords

• Fiber optic components
• Optical sensing systems
• Quantum photon sources
• Laser to fiber delivery
• Fiber optic test equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fiber Optic Components and Assemblies: Sale of passive and active fiber optic components including couplers, attenuators, isolators, polarizers, collimators, patchcords, and specialty fiber assemblies. Revenue generated through direct sales and online catalog purchases.
2. Distributed Strain and Temperature Sensing Systems: Sale of DSTS instruments (BOTDA, BOTDR, combo units), fiber optic sensors, and related monitoring systems for infrastructure and industrial applications
3. Quantum Photonics Products: Sale of polarization entangled photon sources, correlated photon pair sources, and quantum test equipment for research and commercial quantum applications
4. Fiber Optic Test Equipment: Sale of optical power meters, polarization extinction ratio meters, optical signal-to-noise ratio generators, and fiber length meters
5. Custom Design and Engineering Services: Custom fiber optic component design, system integration, project engineering, and calibration services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

OZ Optics designs, manufactures, and sells fiber optic components, test equipment, and integrated photonic systems including laser-to-fiber couplers, variable attenuators, polarization controllers, patchcords, distributed strain and temperature sensors (DSTS), polarization entangled photon sources, and fiber optic gyroscope components. Products are sold to telecom carriers, defense and aerospace customers, medical imaging OEMs, quantum research institutions, AI/data center operators, and industrial infrastructure monitoring end-users. The company operates an online catalog offering same-day shipping on stocked items alongside custom-engineered subsystems for OEM and research customers.

Product overview

OZ Optics is a manufacturer of fiber optic components and test equipment offering a comprehensive portfolio of products across multiple application areas. The core product line includes laser to fiber delivery systems (pigtail and receptacle styles), fiber optic attenuators (motor driven and electrically controlled), polarization controllers and scramblers, fiber optic patchcords and connectors, collimators and focusers, and distributed strain and temperature sensing (DSTS) systems using BOTDA/BOTDR technology. Specialized product families address specific markets: fiber optic components for OCT medical imaging applications, fiber optic gyroscope components including fiber coils and V-groove assemblies, and polarization entangled photon sources (Pearl and Ruby lines) for quantum computing and quantum communication. The company also offers the LAMPPY DNA detection system for life sciences applications and the OZPEN CO2 cleaning system for high-power fiber optic component maintenance. An online catalog (shop.ozoptics.com) provides access to standard products, while custom design services support specialized requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OZPEN: CO2 fiber optics cleaning unit for high power components
• LAMPPY
• iOSNRG
• OZ Dome

Products and services

• Laser to Fiber Delivery Systems
• Fiber Optic Attenuators
• Polarization Controllers and Scramblers
• Fiber Optic Patchcords and Connectors
• Fiber Pigtailed Laser Modules
• Distributed Strain and Temperature Sensing System (DSTS)
• Polarization Entangled Photon Sources (Pearl and Ruby)
• Fiber Optic Components for Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
• Fiber Optic Components for Gyroscopes
• Fiber Optic Components for AI and Data Centers
• OZPEN CO2 Fiber Optic Cleaning Unit
• LAMPPY DNA Detection System
• OZ Dome Fiber Optic Illuminator
• iOSNRG Fiber Optic Connector
• Custom Design and Engineering Services

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• FOSA (Fiber Optics Sensing Association)minorOthersIndustry association membership providing access to fiber optics sensing industry developments, networking, and collaborative opportunities
• LIA (Laser Institute of America)minorOthersIndustry association membership for laser and photonics professionals, providing access to technical resources and industry events
• OSA (Optical Society)minorOthersProfessional optical society membership for optics and photonics professionals, enabling collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Photons CanadaminorOthersCanadian photonic industry association membership supporting domestic photonics industry development and networking
• QIC (Quantum Industry Canada)minorOthersCanadian quantum industry association membership supporting quantum technology development and commercialization
• SeafomminorOthersMarine and offshore fiber optic sensing industry group membership for distributed sensing applications in maritime environments
• SPIEminorOthersInternational society for optics and photonics membership providing access to conferences, publications, and professional development resources

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Thorlabs: Thorlabs is a major manufacturer of photonics components including fiber optics, laser diodes, and optical test equipment. It directly competes with OZ Optics across fiber optic components, patchcords, and test instrumentation serving research and industrial customers.
• Luna Innovations: Luna Innovations specializes in fiber optic sensing and test & measurement, including distributed strain and temperature sensing systems using BOTDA/BOTDR technology. It directly competes with OZ Optics' DSTS product line in infrastructure monitoring applications.
• NKT Photonics: NKT Photonics manufactures specialty fiber, fiber lasers, and photonic crystal fibers. It is comparable to OZ Optics in fiber optic components and laser-to-fiber delivery systems serving scientific, medical, and industrial customers.
• EXFO: EXFO is a specialist in fiber optic test, measurement, and monitoring solutions for telecom operators and network equipment manufacturers. It directly competes with OZ Optics in fiber optic test equipment and DSTS-style monitoring products.
• OptaSense (QinetiQ): OptaSense, a QinetiQ company, specializes in distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) and fiber optic monitoring for security, pipeline, and infrastructure applications. It is directly comparable to OZ Optics' DSTS product line for infrastructure monitoring.
• ID Quantique: ID Quantique is a specialist in quantum photonics products including entangled photon sources, quantum cryptography systems, and quantum sensing solutions. It directly competes with OZ Optics in polarization entangled photon sources for quantum information science applications.

Broad incumbents

• Coherent Corp: Coherent (formerly II-VI) is a large diversified photonics and materials manufacturer offering fiber optic components, laser systems, and networking optics. It overlaps with OZ Optics in fiber optic components and test equipment but serves a much broader portfolio of markets.
• Lumentum: Lumentum is a major optical and photonic products company serving telecom, datacom, and 3D sensing markets with lasers, optical components, and photonic integrated circuits. It overlaps with OZ Optics in fiber optic components for AI/datacenter and telecom applications.
• IPG Photonics: IPG Photonics is a leading manufacturer of high-power fiber lasers and amplifiers used in materials processing, medical, and telecom applications. It overlaps with OZ Optics in fiber optic components for laser delivery and sensing applications.
• Yokogawa Electric: Yokogawa offers fiber optic test, measurement, and distributed sensing solutions as part of its broader industrial automation portfolio. It overlaps with OZ Optics in fiber optic sensing instruments and test equipment for industrial and infrastructure markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ozoptics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oz-optics

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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