Esco Optics has expanded its precision optics manufacturing capabilities by acquiring a complete manufacturing cell from Optipro Systems. The cell includes an Optipro eSX 150 5-axis CNC grinder, Optipro PRO 80 UFF and PRO 80P 5-axis CNC polishers, and an OptiTrace 5000 Contact Profilometer for high-precision metrology. This acquisition demonstrates Esco Optics' commitment to forging itself as a continued leader in precision optical component manufacturing, allowing it to refine processes, increase throughput, and provide state-of-the-art metrology to enhance customer confidence.

1. Esco Optics adds Optipro machine tool cell to their
expanding capabilities
Oak Ridge, NJ October 3rd, 2014 – Esco Optics has taken significant steps in the upgrading of their
precision optics manufacturing capabilities with the delivery of a complete manufacturing cell from Optipro
Systems. The acquisition demonstrates Esco Optics President Lee Steneken’ s commitment of forging
Esco Optics as a continued forerunner in the manufacturing of precision optical components. “The
purchase of the Optipro equipment allow Esco to refine our processes while increasing our throughput
capacity as well. The addition of the OptiTrace 5000 Contact Profilometer to the package will allow us to
enhance the confidence of our customers by providing state of the art metrology.”
Optipro eSX 150 – 5 axis CNC grinder
The eSX 150 is a 5 axis CNC grinder with high speed throughput coupled with 5 axis machining for
prototype through production optical components. The optimal diameter range is 5-150mm with a
maximum plano diameter capability of 200mm. It has a maximum spindle speed of 22,000 rpm and has
integrated tool and part probing capabilities. The eSX 150 will allow Esco to fabricate virtually any optical
shape or profile including freeform and aspherical profiles. It will augment Esco’s CNC ability to provide
high quality spherical lenses as well as aspherical components. The improved machining ability will allow
Esco Optics to provide high precision UV and IR Windows to their customers.
OptiPro PRO80 UFF
The Optipro PRO 80 UFF is a 5 axis CNC polisher that will allow Esco Optics to polish aspheric lenses as
well as free form and spherical lenses to up to 80mm in diameter. The PRO 80 UFF utilizes Optipro’s
patented sub-aperture polishing system Ultra Form Finishing (UFF). PRO 80 UFF can UltraForm Finish
plano windows, spheres, and aspheres from 10-80 mm in diameter. The innovative UFF process polishes
ground surfaces to finished specifications using a deterministic algorithm. UFF incorporates a moving belt
of polishing material wrapped around a precision compressive wheel delivering 1/2 wave or better
accuracies. With bound and loose abrasives, the PRO 80 UFF can polish a wide range of materials,
including optical glasses, IR and UV optical materials and optical ceramics.
OptiPro PRO 80P
The Optipro Pro 80P is a CNC polisher that incorporates high speed polishing of precision plano optics
and spherical lenses. The Pro80P also incorporates polishing tool correction and truing directly on the
polisher. It also has unique hemispherical dome polishing capability. The Pro 80P will aid Esco Optics by
adding higher precision and repeatability to our continuing processes and procedures. The Pro 80P is a
welcome addition to the Esco Optics bank of precision optical fabrication equipment. The addition of the
Pro80P will enhance Esco Optics ability to provide prototype optics as well as high volume optical
components.
OptiTrace 5000 Contact Profilometer
The OptiTrace 500 utilizes custom asphere analysis software from Optipro coupled with ZIESS
Surfacom 5000 high precision contour measurement. The OptiTrace can provide 2D and 3D
measurements of aspheres, cylinders and freeform precision optics. The OptiTrace is also best
in its class for accuracy and resolution with a measuring range of 32mm vertical and 200mm x-
axis. Esco Optics’ customers can rely on state of the art metrology accompanying their
aspherical lenses, spherical lenses, cylindrical and freeform optical components.
OptiTrace 5000 Contact Profilometer
The purchase of the OptiPro manufacturing cell is a factual example of the commitment Esco
Optics has to its recovery and reconstruction journey. The Esco Optics employees and

2. management team are excited to reenter the photonics industry arena as a tenured company
surrounded by new innovations and renewed commitment to our customers and national
photonics industry. The reconstruction process is almost complete with the acquisition of a new
building in Oak Ridge, NJ. For more information on Esco Optics recovery process please
contact sales@escooptics.com or call 1-800-922-3726.