Physical Optics Corporation
Develops penetrating high-resolution inspection tools for in-process control of additive manufacturing, enabling real-time quality assurance for metal AM parts.
- CEO / Founder
- Joanna Jannson
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Acquired
- Latest Round
- Acquired
Technology & Products
Key Products
Penetrating High-Resolution Inspection Tool (PHRUIT)
Technological Advantage
Proprietary inspection technology for AM, but details not publicly disclosed.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides non-destructive, in-process inspection for AM to reduce defects and rework, improving part quality and yield.
How They Differentiate
Focus on in-process, non-destructive inspection for AM, differentiating from post-process inspection.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace and defense organizations, NASA, military
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Space
Competitors
Waygate Technologies; Zeiss; Nikon Metrology
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue: $113M in 2019 (record revenue growth)
Major Milestones
Acquired by Mercury Systems in 2020; NASA SBIR awards for AM inspection and in-space manufacturing
Notable Customers
NASA; U.S. Department of Defense