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In an era where technological advancements are not just achievements but necessities, Sydor Optics remains at the forefront of the precision optics industry. With the establishment of the new Sydor Optics CNC Operations Center, we’re excited to announce significant upgrades and expansion to our CNC department. These advancements directly enhance our manufacturing capabilities, ensuring we […]
What is the definition of thin? That depends on who you ask and what their capabilities are. At Sydor Optics, our definition of thin wafer processing is around 500 microns, but we like to work on the ultra-thin side. We consider ultra-thin at 100-200 microns in overall thickness. To put this thickness into context, the […]
August 21, 2023 – Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce announced the 2023 Top 100 list of fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in the Greater Rochester/Finger Lakes region. Sydor Optics is proud to be recognized among these exceptional enterprises that represent a combined annual revenue of over $5 billion and more than 20,000 total employees locally. View the full […]
Rochester, N.Y. is home to a lot of big industry, not to mention some pretty accomplished people. One of those people happens to be a New York City native who’s considered a legend the “heavy metal underground.” He’s a founding member of the band Anthrax. Today, Dan Lilker has replaced the grindcore music he used […]
Companies that produce leading edge technologies for military and defense, need high quality windows for their applications. These windows are required to be incorporated into various types of equipment and function in many different environments such as aerospace and harsh regional terrains. Sourcing these windows can be challenging due to the different materials that are […]
Celebrating 60 years of cutting-edge optics, industry trends, and community values. Founded in 1964 by Stefan Sydor, Sydor Optics, a family-run pioneer in optics-component manufacturing, is celebrating its 6oth year in business this year. An exhibitor at Photonics West for over 20 years, Sydor has remained a leader in optics technologies by embracing new approaches […]
In this week’s GRE WHY ROC segment on WROC 8 Rochester, Sydor Optics is featured for celebrating their 60th anniversary.
With over 60 years in business, it’s a true testament to our outstanding quality and customer service that we have legacy customers that go back over 20 years and beyond. Case in point, a customer that hasn’t ordered from us directly e-mailed us for a quote on a new order. When asked how the customer […]
Sydor Engineers, in collaboration with NYSP21 and RIT, dramatically reduce solid waste using innovative solid suspension process method. Here at Sydor Optics, we strive to be good stewards of the environment and corporate neighbors. In an effort to better manage the wastewater that exits our facility, we entered into a project with the New York […]
In today’s dynamic and competitive market, manufacturing businesses are constantly seeking ways to stay ahead of the curve. Whether it’s improving efficiency, enhancing product quality, or meeting evolving consumer demands, the challenges are infinite. Amidst this complexity, one factor stands out as a game-changer for customers: specialization. At the heart of specialization lies expertise. And […]
Earn Your Associates Degree as an Optician in the Exploding Photonics Industry. Our Apprenticeship Program provides full-time, paid work experience for on-site and classroom training towards an Associate Degree as an Optician in the optics and photonics industry. If you’re committed to developing a career path that includes a place to grow, thrive and work […]
Sydor Optics is a custom manufacturer of precision flat-surfaced, parallel and wedged glass optical components specializing in double-sided polishing, continuous pad & pitch polishing, CNC machining and laser machining. Prototype to high-volume products include wafers, windows, filters, mirrors, optical flats, wedge prisms, light pipes, plate beamsplitters, and coating witness samples. Finished optical products go through […]
