Founded in 1991, Optimax Systems Inc was already a proven player before begining a fairly active SBIR engagement in 2008: to date (in 2023) 27 Phase 1 projects with an almost 50% Phase II conversion rate. The firm's expertise in optics have been applied in technologies as diverse as fiber optic telecommunications, solid-state lighting, digital photography, displays, and diagnostic medicine. Working in programs in aerospace, government research, and defense, the firm's customer successes have fueled the growth of Optimax which has become among Americas largest optics prototype manufacturer specializing in Asphere, Cylinder, Sphere, and Plano/Flat optics in sizes up to 400mm. All parts are manufactured to customer-supplied specifications and include final inspection data. While remaining committed to small volume, high quality and quick delivery of any prototype optic needs, the firm is set-up to manufacture, test and deliver precision optics, including prisms and spheres, with the speed and quality the client's project demand. Optimax manufactures prototype optical components for a wide variety of applications and has the capacity to support production requirements. Strongest market segments for prototype optics incude aerospace, display technologies and solar applications. The firm's strongest markets for OEM production optics are semiconductor, military and medical instruments.
