OptiPro Systems
Develops precision CNC optical grinding, polishing, and metrology systems, and is applying additive manufacturing to produce silicon carbide mirrors for aerospace applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Mike Bechtold
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- $2.3M
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- U.S. Department of Energy; Empire State Development
Technology & Products
Key Products
CNC optical grinding machines; Polishing machines; Metrology systems; OptiSonic ultrasonic machining; Mastercam software distribution
Technological Advantage
Proprietary processes for additive manufacturing of silicon carbide mirrors, combined with in-house finishing capabilities.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Combines decades of precision optics expertise with additive manufacturing to produce lightweight, high-performance silicon carbide mirrors, reducing lead times and cost compared to traditional grinding/polishing.
How They Differentiate
Unlike traditional mirror fabrication, OptiPro's AM approach enables complex geometries and reduced material waste.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Optics manufacturers, aerospace/defense, ceramics industry
Industry Verticals
Aerospace/Defense; Optics; Ceramics; Metalworking
Competitors
Zeeko Ltd.; Edmund Optics Inc.; Canon Inc.
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Operating for over 30 years (as of 2024-2025); began construction on an expansion (reported Oct 2024); selected for a NASA SBIR 2025-I; recipient of a DOE Office of Science grant for 'Next Generation Ultra-wide Dynamic ...'.
Major Milestones
Founded in 1982; Acquired Glassmaster Fabrications in 2014; Received 2024 Innovative System of the Year Award from FANUC America; NASA SBIR project on Additive Manufacturing of Silicon Carbide Mirrors
Notable Customers
ABL Vignal Complex
Funding rounds
- Grant$2.4M2021-02Source: GovTribe
- Grant$600,0002019-10Source: Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Council