OPC Mosaic

OPC has built a unique technology portfolio based on its core invention, analysis and simulation expertise in precision optics.

Company Information and History

Optical Physics Company (OPC) is a privately held corporation with 19 employees.

OPC began in 1997 providing analysis, simulation and innovative design to major aerospace primes such as TRW and Boeing. Since then OPC has been investing heavily in its own R&D. As a result, OPC now has a large portfolio of unique technologies.

OPC has delivered military sensors since 2000. The most significant hardware program so far was the 2.4 m aperture, 4 KHz wavefront sensor delivered to ITT-Rochester (former Kodak) on time, firm fixed price. With λ/4000 rms accuracy at its 4 KHz frame rate, it allows precision testing of space optical systems prior to launch. It has been operating for five years and has been called a national asset. This system was manufactured with ISO9001 compliant processes including full parts tracking and witnessed acceptance testing.

Core Competencies

OPC provides a unique combination of competencies in building high precision optics; including mechanical assembly, electronics, optics, computer interfacing, signal acquisition and signal processing. OPC has a reputation among its customers for being the go-to resource for addressing seemingly insurmountable challenges and developing innovative methods and sensors where off-the-shelf solutions do not exist.

OPC’s highly skilled personnel take systems from concept to deployment. The process starts with the formulation of a concept and matures through effective use of analytical and simulation models and laboratory demonstrations that prove feasibility. Data from controlled laboratory experiments are reconciled with these analytical formulations, which reduces risk and increases the confidence in performance estimates. The next stage is usually a field experiment which often brings the concept to a technical maturity of TRL 5. This is followed by a TRL 6 system level demonstration showing how the component actually performs as part of a system in a relevant environment. All results are documented and communicated in clear and concise reports. OPC also has experience in flight fabrication to advance to TRL 6. At this time, OPC is AS9100B compliant. AS9100C certification is scheduled before the end of 2011.