We are a world leader in high precision optical manufacturing, delivering custom optics to a wide range of innovators around the globe. Meeting these goals demands the right people. Teamwork, adaptability, and an enthusiastic approach to problem-solving are central to the Optimax culture. But what unites all our employees best is a hunger to continuously learn. We strive to find driven individuals who are committed to lifelong learning; who will continue to add value in their work throughout long and successful careers.
Optimax Buying Process
With years of experience perfecting its Lean manufacturing processes, Optimax is uniquely qualified to offer fast, on-time deliveries. We are the world’s leading rapid delivery manufacturer of custom optical components. Follow these steps to create the optical component right for your needs.
TOOLS & CHARTS
TOOLS & CHARTS
PRODUCTS
ORDERING
ORDERING
REQUEST A QUOTE
Our quotes are structured to offer standard pricing and delivery – quicker delivery options are available upon request.
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Step 1
Materials
Optimax maintains a sizable inventory of standard grade optical materials. These glasses are recommended when quick delivery is critical. Optical crystals and ceramics are also processed at Optimax. When you place your order, make sure to give consideration to the material and delivery date you need for your project.
Find Out More About Materials
Preferred Glass Chart 
Step 2
Manufacturing Limits & Tolerances
Our manufacturing capabilities are built on a foundation of metrology expertise: If we can measure it, we can make it. We manufacture custom optics to extremely tight tolerances, depending on our skilled engineers to iteratively derive tolerances throughout the nominal manufacturing process. Manufacturing tolerances must be considered carefully to best match price to performance.
Find out more about limits and tolerances:
Manufacturing Limits Manufacturing Tolerance Chart Step 3
Products
At Optimax, we produce high-quality optics from ceramics, crystals, fused silica, and glass for cutting-edge industries. Our core products of custom optics includes:
Which product is right for your project? Find out more about our products:
Optimax Custom Optics 
Step 4
The Estimator
The Estimator is a unique tool designed to allow you to input parameters of an optic and adjust tolerances to get an estimated cost of your optic. It is designed to generate cost estimates with a standard delivery in mind. The full scope of capabilities at Optimax are much broader.
Want to find out more about the Estimator tool?
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Submitting an RFQ
Optimax quotes are structured to offer standard pricing and delivery. Options for quicker deliveries are available upon request. This empowers our customers to balance price and delivery considerations, giving your project the best chance of success.
Ready to submit your quote?
RFQ Form