Request InfoOptics Technology Inc.Optics Technology Inc. designs, manufactures and assembles custom application microscope objectives and systems. Wavelength region spans from the deep-UV through the far-IR. The company offers rapid design and prototyping services and works with all optical glasses and crystals. Solutions are technically practical as well as cost-effective.See full productRelated content from Photonics MediaPRODUCTSPromoted Content December 2023 IssueLife Science Product DevelopmentOptikos engineering services will help bring your next life sciences product from design to market. Our team of Optical Engineering Experts® has proven success in handling the optical roadblocks...Promoted Content October 2023 IssueBring Your Next Product to MarketOptikos engineering services will help bring your next life sciences product from design to market. 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