What Noir Medical Technologies does

Noir Medical Technologies, operating under the DBA NoIR InSight, is a privately held American specialty manufacturer of certified optical protective eyewear founded in 1975 and headquartered in Milford, Michigan. The company designs and custom-manufactures laser safety glasses and laser safety windows using wavelength-specific optical filters spanning UV, visible, infrared, ultra-fast, NIR, and yellow spectrums, alongside low-vision eyewear for conditions including achromatopsia, macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and photophobia. Additional product lines include sunglasses (blue blockers, glare, light sensitivity), gaming glasses, night driving glasses, kids eyewear, red light therapy glasses, and the PetSpex™ sub-brand for pet protective eyewear.

The underlying technology is based on proprietary optical filter formulations (including melanin-infused lenses and the registered GlareShield® glare reduction technology) combined with custom frame engineering such as the recently launched Frame 43 fitover design. Products are certified to international laser safety standards including CE/UKCA and ANSI Z136, providing regulatory-grade protection that anchors the company's B2B credibility.

Revenue is generated through one-time unit sales of custom-made-to-order products distributed via direct-to-consumer e-commerce (noirinsight.com) and phone orders, with a 7-10 day manufacturing lead time. The customer base spans medical and healthcare professionals (surgeons, dermatologists, dentists, veterinarians), industrial and manufacturing users, government and law enforcement (e.g., LAPD Air Support Division), individuals with visual impairments, and general consumers. The company operates with 11-50 employees from a single facility and has no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or parent company ownership, suggesting founder- or family-controlled private ownership across its 50-year operating history.

Name

Noir Medical Technologies

Legal name

NoIR Medical Technologies

Website

https://noirmedical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Noir Medical Technologies (DBA NoIR InSight) is a 50-year-old, Milford, Michigan-based specialty manufacturer of certified laser safety eyewear and low-vision glasses, serving medical, industrial, government, and consumer customers through custom-made-to-order products sold via direct e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Protective Eyewear (Laser Safety and Low Vision)

NAICS

Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing (339115), Optical Goods Retailers (45613)

SIC

Ophthalmic Goods (3851), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Safety & Industrial Protective Eyewear (CRAAAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Optical Dispensing & Eyewear Devices (Frames, Lenses, Lens Edging/Finishing Equipment) (HLAHAJAD), Sunglasses (Non-Prescription) (CRAAAKAB)

Keywords

• Laser safety eyewear
• Protective eyewear
• Low vision glasses
• Optical filter technology
• Custom protective sunglasses

Headquarters

HQ city

Milford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laser Safety Eyewear Sales: Custom-manufactured laser safety glasses and eyewear sold to medical professionals, industrial users, government agencies, and consumers. Products are made to order with 7-10 day lead time. Revenue is generated through direct e-commerce sales and phone orders.
2. Low Vision Eyewear Sales: Specialized eyewear for individuals with visual impairments including achromatopsia, cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and other conditions. Sold directly to consumers and through medical referrals.
3. Consumer Eyewear: Sunglasses, blue blockers, gaming glasses, night driving glasses, kids eyewear, and pet eyewear sold to general consumers through e-commerce platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NoIR Medical Technologies (operating as NoIR InSight) designs, manufactures, and sells custom-made protective and specialty eyewear. Its core products are certified laser safety glasses and laser safety windows with wavelength-specific filters spanning UV, Visible, Infrared, UltraFast, NIR, and Yellow spectrums. The company also manufactures low vision enhancement glasses for visual impairments and a line of consumer sunglasses, gaming glasses, night driving glasses, and pet eyewear (PetSpex). All products are custom-made to order at the Milford, Michigan facility with a 7-10 day lead time.

Product overview

NoIR InSight is a specialized manufacturer of certified optical protective eyewear with a portfolio spanning multiple product lines. The core offerings include Laser Safety Glasses and Laser Safety Windows (protecting against coherent light sources with wavelength-specific filters), and Low Vision Glasses (addressing conditions like achromatopsia, cataract, glaucoma, macular degeneration). Supporting product lines include Sunglasses (blue blockers, glare, light sensitivity), PetSpex (protective eyewear for pets), Red Light Therapy Glasses, Kids Eyewear, Night Driving Glasses, and Gaming Glasses. Products are custom-made to order with 7-10 day lead time. The company recently celebrated its 50th Anniversary and introduced Frame 43 as its newest fitover frame.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PetSpex: Pet protective eyewear brand offering laser goggles and sunglasses for pets.

Products and services

• Laser Safety Glasses Certified laser safety eyewear protecting against coherent light sources across UV, Visible (Argon, Blue, Green, Red, Dye, KTP, Ruby, HeNe, Vbeam), Infrared (Q-Switch, Alexandrite, Nd:YAG, Ho:YAG, Er:YAG, Diode, Disk, Fiber, CO2), UltraFast (Ti:Sapphire, Tunable), NIR, and Yellow wavelengths. Applications span aesthetic/dermatology, dental, surgical, therapeutic, industrial, veterinary, forensic, alignment, patient protection, and X-ray plus laser. Available in fitover, wrap-around, goggle, pediatric, and Frame 1+1 frame styles. Sold to medical professionals, industrial users, government agencies, and consumers.
• Laser Safety Windows Certified laser safety window products including laser windows and flat lenses for area protection against laser hazards. Used in environments where laser-blocking viewing panels are required alongside or instead of personal eyewear.
• Low Vision Glasses Specialized eyewear for low vision conditions including achromatopsia, blue light reduction, melanin lenses, cataract, post-cataract, contrast sensitivity, corneal pathology, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, macular degeneration, migraines, night blindness, photophobia, retinitis pigmentosa, brain trauma, and glare reduction. Available in clip-on, pediatric, fitover, and wrap-around frames. Sold directly to consumers and through medical referrals.
• Sunglasses Consumer sunglasses including blue blockers, glare sunglasses, light sensitivity sunglasses, and sports sunglasses. Sold to general consumers through the e-commerce platform.
• PetSpex Pet Protective Eyewear Protective eyewear for pets including PetSpex Laser Goggles and PetSpex Sunglasses specifically designed for pet protection, including veterinary pet protection variants.
• Red Light Therapy Glasses Eyewear specifically designed for red light therapy applications to protect eyes during red light therapy treatments.
• Kids Eyewear Protective eyewear designed specifically for children, available in pediatric frame styles across laser safety and low vision product categories.
• Night Driving Glasses Eyewear designed for night and dusk driving conditions to improve visibility and reduce glare for drivers.
• Gaming Glasses Eyewear designed for gamers including AIM Lens and ARC Lens variants to reduce eye strain and improve visual comfort during gaming sessions.
• Accessories Supporting accessories for eyewear products, sold alongside the core laser safety and low vision offerings.

Quantifiable outcome

• GlareShield® glasses eliminate eye floaters and visual distractions caused by post-vitreous detachment across all lighting conditions

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature5 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cocoons Eyewear: Cocoons specializes in fitover sunglasses and low vision glare-control eyewear. Directly overlaps with NoIR's wrap-around and fitover low vision frames for photophobia, glare, and light sensitivity conditions.
• Phillips Safety Products: Phillips Safety Products is a direct competitor specializing in laser safety glasses, laser protective windows, and radiation safety eyewear with a broad wavelength filter portfolio comparable to NoIR's. Both companies serve medical, industrial, and research laser users with custom and stocked offerings.
• Eschenbach Optik: Eschenbach Optik manufactures low vision aids and specialty eyewear for visually impaired users. Directly comparable to NoIR's low vision glasses line serving conditions like macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataract-related vision loss.
• Kentek Corporation: Kentek is a laser safety specialist offering laser eyewear, laser curtains, and safety training services. Like NoIR, it focuses on certified laser protective equipment and serves similar medical, industrial, and research customers with comparable filter coverage.

Broad incumbents

• Thorlabs: Thorlabs is a broad photonics and optics supplier that includes laser safety eyewear alongside lasers, optics, and laboratory equipment. Comparable to NoIR on the laser eyewear line but distributes primarily to research and OEM photonics buyers.
• Honeywell Safety (Uvex): Honeywell's Uvex brand is a broad-incumbent safety eyewear portfolio including laser safety glasses, alongside a much wider PPE catalog. Comparable to NoIR in laser safety but operates at substantially greater scale with extensive industrial distribution.
• Bolle Safety: Bolle Safety produces a wide range of protective eyewear including laser safety glasses under the Bolle and Rush brands. Overlaps with NoIR on laser safety but is positioned more broadly across industrial and sports safety with global distribution.
• 3M Personal Safety Division: 3M's safety division includes laser protective eyewear within a vast PPE catalog. Comparable to NoIR on the laser safety product line but distributes broadly through industrial safety channels and offers stocked, off-the-shelf options.

Emerging players

• Edge Eyewear: Edge Eyewear produces tactical and safety glasses, including ballistic-rated and laser-protective options for shooting sports and industrial use. Overlaps with NoIR on industrial/tactical laser safety but emphasizes shooting sports as its core vertical.
• Revision Military: Revision Military develops ballistic and laser protective eyewear for military and law enforcement users. Comparable to NoIR's government/law enforcement segment (e.g., LAPD Air Support) and overlapping laser protection technology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/noir_insight

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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