(PG&O: Santa Ana, CA) -- Precision Glass & Optics, a global leader in high-quality, high-precision optical components and thin-film coatings, is celebrating its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of innovation, craftsmanship, optical quality, and dedicated partnerships with customers in a wide range of industries.

PG&O has supported mission-critical operations in defense and aerospace with high-performing optical components for imaging, targeting, and guidance systems. In medical and life sciences, the company provides precision optics for use in diagnostic equipment and medical imaging. For industrial and commercial applications, PG&O supplies complete optical solutions for complex laser systems, robotics, machine vision, and more.

PG&O President Dan Bukaty Jr. says, “We are delighted to celebrate this major 40-year milestone while looking toward the future as we continue to expand our capabilities and invest in advanced technologies to serve emerging markets. With a long-term commitment to innovation, we recently announced the installation of a PR Hoffman 5400 double-sided polishing (DSP) machine, plus a state-of-the-art diamond wire saw at our facility. We are excited to build on our legacy and continue delivering innovative optical solutions for decades to come.”
 
The company has refined its manufacturing process while meeting high quality standards and significantly improving delivery times, from small custom orders to high-volume production runs up to 100,000 parts per month. The newly installed PR Hoffman polisher ensures production of high-volume components with tighter tolerances and superior surface quality on substrates such as fused silica, BK-7, and other materials.

The new diamond wire saw improves material preparation while reducing lead times and increasing the company’s production capacity. These recent equipment acquisitions enhance efficiency and ensure precision in optical component manufacturing. PG&O is perfectly positioned to meet the ever-evolving, rapidly advancing technologies of the optics industry.

For more information about PG&O’s end-to-end optical solutions for operation from 0.2 µm to 15 µm, visit www.pgo.com. To request a quote, send drawings or specifications to info@pgo.com.