ION OPTICS INC

ION OPTICS INC specializes in the precision manufacturing of optical components and specialized machinery for defense and aerospace applications. The company designs and produces high-precision optical lenses, reflectors, and lens assemblies used in electro-optical systems, along with custom optical instrument subsystems. Their technical expertise lies in optical alignment, thin-film coating integration, and the fabrication of mission-critical components for imaging, targeting, and sensor systems. They also fabricate aircraft window panels and glazing systems, demonstrating capability in advanced glass fabrication and structural optical interfaces. Their work spans both lens-level components and integrated assemblies, indicating deep competency in optical metrology, tolerancing, and assembly under stringent environmental and performance standards. The contractor maintains a consistent relationship with the Department of Defense, delivering optical and electro-optical hardware for military platforms. Recent awards include reflectors, optical lenses, and aircraft window panels—indicating direct support for surveillance, targeting, and crew protection systems. They also support NASA with specialized glazing solutions, suggesting experience in space-qualified optical interfaces and thermal stability requirements. Their work is focused on mission-critical applications where optical clarity, durability, and precision are non-negotiable. ION OPTICS INC’s primary industry focus is in optical instrument and lens manufacturing (NAICS 333314) and commercial machinery manufacturing (333310), with supplementary work in aircraft parts (336413) and glass glazing (238150). This positions them as a niche supplier of engineered optical and mechanical subsystems for defense, aerospace, and high-reliability industrial markets. Their specialization in precision optics and integrated assemblies distinguishes them as a Tier 2/3 supplier to prime contractors in secure defense programs. Located in Albany, NY, ION OPTICS INC operates as a small, privately held business (2L structure) with no federal certifications on record. Their geographic presence supports regional defense and aerospace supply chains, and their technical focus aligns with DoD and NASA needs for domestically sourced, high-precision optical components.