Al Kapoor, Chairman and CEO of Syntec Optics (Nasdaq: OPTX), delivered the opening keynote on day two of the Global Photonics Economic Forum 2024, titled “Insightful Exploration of the Photonics Industry's Evolution, Emphasizing Current Trends and Future Growth Areas.” He based his talk on the theme “Questions Worth Answering” (about the Future of Photonics), similar to TED Talks’ “Ideas Worth Spreading.” In this keynote, find answers to questions like: + Is light everywhere? + How far have we come with our contribution? + Will growth continue? + Where is the next opportunity? + Is our contribution meaningful to advancement?
Syntec Optics
Plastics Manufacturing
Rochester, NY 2,806 followers
American Optics & Photonics Manufacturing Company
About us
Syntec Optics (Nasdaq: OPTX) is an American optics and photonics manufacturing company located in Rochester, NY. The company develops, manufactures, and assembles custom optical solutions for defense & security, medical, and virtual reality applications. The company was originally started as Syntec in 1981. In 1997 Boston-based entrepreneur Al Kapoor started acquiring Syntec with its other affiliates and founded Syntec Optics. Its customers include leading multinationals, innovative defense contractors, and pioneering start-ups. Syntec Optics pioneered polymer optics that allowed plastics to replace glass as an effective, bio-compatible, and less expensive solution for optics. New nano-technology techniques like HRDT (High Refraction Diamond Turning) for newly invented highly engineered resins further enabled radical innovations that led to a dramatic reduction in product costs - as high as 50% in some cases. In 2016, the White House declared Optics and Photonics as America’s competitive advantage globally. Syntec Optics was a key partner of the team invited for the new Rochester, NY Photonics Institute announcement at the White House led by the Research Foundation of the State University of New York (RF SUNY). Syntec Optics has created hundreds of new jobs in Rochester, NY. Syntec Optics has become North America’s largest polymer optics assembly and opto-mechanical component provider. Renovation and development of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility of more than 85,000 sq. ft. in size, built on over 7 acres of land, has allowed co-location of its polymer optics and optics assembly division with its optical mold, diamond turning optics, and optical coating division. Syntec’s affiliated opto-mechanicals division, called Wordingham Technologies, has also co-located. Offerings from all divisions are combined at the same location in the City of Rochester, NY, to make plastic optics assemblies for the full light spectrum.
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- Industry
- Plastics Manufacturing
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Rochester, NY
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 1981
- Specialties
- Polymer Optics Manufacturing, Diamond Turning & Tooling, Microfluidic Chips, Injection Molding, Optical Assembly, Polymer Optics Design, Custom Optics, Medical Optics, IR Optics, Optical Coating, Microlens Arrays, Opto-Mechanicals, Photonics Manufacturing, Glass Molding, Microlens Arrays, Night Vision, and Satellite Optics
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515 Lee Road,
Rochester, NY 14606, US
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515 Lee Road
Rochester, NY 14606, US
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Syntec Optics
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San Bruno, CA 94066, US
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The study of lightning is fascinating and essential for mitigating the risks associated with this powerful natural phenomenon. By harnessing the power of innovative technologies, we can unlock the secrets of lightning and protect ourselves from its destructive force. #Sensors #SyntecOptics
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The team has unveiled a novel method for capturing high-resolution fluorescence microscopy images through complex scattering media. This innovative approach leverages the power of conventional widefield fluorescence microscopes to overcome the limitations imposed by light scattering. #Microscopy #SyntecOptics
Megapixel Fluorescence Microscopy Through Scattering Media | Syntec Optics
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The secret behind these innovative lenses lies in their ability to dynamically change their focal point and light intensity. By manipulating these properties, the lenses can create the illusion of depth and three-dimensionality, similar to how holographic displays project light patterns to generate 3D objects. #HolographicLenses #VR #SyntecOptics
Holographic Lenses: The Future of 3D Imaging | Syntec Optics
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The research discusses how thermal imaging technology works by detecting temperature variations. This allows farmers and produce handlers to identify fruits and vegetables starting to spoil. Spoilage can be reduced by taking early action, such as storing produce in cooler conditions. #ThermalImaging #SyntecOptics
Leveraging Thermal Imaging Technology For Food Preservation | Syntec Optics
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This microfluidic platform has the potential to revolutionize cancer research by providing a powerful tool for studying tumor biology and drug response. By incorporating additional features, such as vascular networks, the platform can be used to develop even more realistic and predictive models of cancer. #Microfluidics #SyntecOptics
Microfluidic Platform Enables Control Of Tumor Shapes | Syntec Optics
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Biointegrated flexible and stretchable optoelectronics have the potential to revolutionize cardiac healthcare. By providing continuous and comfortable monitoring, these devices can help to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. #Optoelectronics #SyntecOptics
Flexible, Stretchable Optoelectronics For Cardiac Health | Syntec Optics
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This study is a significant step forward in understanding the behavior of matter at the limits of existence. By combining laser techniques with advanced radioactive isotope production methods, scientists are expanding the periodic table and revealing new facets of nuclear physics and atomic structure. #Spectrocopy #SyntecOptics
Laser Spectroscopy Reveals Secrets Of Superheavy Elements | Syntec Optics
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This groundbreaking research represents a significant advancement in the field of optical imaging. This novel technique opens up new possibilities for scientific discovery and technological innovation by overcoming the challenges of scattering media. #Imaging #SyntecOptics
Computational Holography: A Clearer View | Syntec Optics
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This technology represents a significant leap forward in neuroscience imaging. By overcoming the limitations of traditional techniques, it offers a powerful tool for exploring the intricate workings of the brain.
DEEPscope: A New Era Of Deep-Tissue Imaging | Syntec Optics
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