Computer Optics Inc. (COI, Inc.) is housed in a 25,000 square foot facility in Hudson, NH. COI was founded in 1985 to design and manufacture custom computer controlled Precision Zoom Lenses for both military and commercial markets. Since then we have expanded into providing front end lens assemblies for the fast growing Precision Machine Vision business. In order to support these operations, COI maintains the in-house ability to design and manufacture complete lens systems. In addition we provide single elements, mirrors, windows, and optical thin film coatings. We have recently added the ability to provide for electronic data interchange of AUTOCAD R14 Files, Zeemax files and of course e-mail. Computer Optics is MILSPEC Certified.

We offer several competitively priced components both as a stock item and for custom use. We also provide Diamond turning of plano optics in addition to our polishing services, and are a distributor for the Computar line of lenses. Computer Optics Inc. is MILSPEC certified.

Fulfilling exacting lens requirements for these military and commercial applications depends on in-depth design and engineering capabilities. Computer Optics Inc. (COI) applies years of experience and knowledge in zoom lens and fixed focal length lens systems to help customers meet both defense and industrial challenges. Whether the application is target acquisition or laser surgery, COI's expertise ensures a solution.

As one of the few USA companies with zoom electro-optical design and development capabilities, COI designs solutions for demanding defense, machine vision and surveillance applications. Customers can expect state of the art technology in the concept, design, prototype and pre-production stages of advanced optics and electro optics systems. In addition, COI offerings go beyond product designs and prototypes to on-site and off-site consulting.

DESIGN: Our custom designs span from simple lenses to complex systems and components. Among the specific zoom lens programs in which we've been involved are a 4X f/2.5 for precision machine vision, a 6X f/2.2 zoom lens for missiles, a 14X high resolution zoom lens for space vehicles and a 4X Afocal zoom lens for a FLIR system. While many of our designs were created for specific applications, COI has also developed the COI/COX lens design library which is a family of generic lenses that serves as our optical system data base. This data base provides a foundation for cost effective, timely, customized solutions for numerous customer applications.

FABRICATION: In addition to these extensive design capabilities, we can fabricate customer designed lenses for both visible and infrared applications.

PRODUCTION: We can produce single elements or the most complex IR zoom systems for military and commercial applications. Our operations include electro optical design; the generation, polishing and coating of lenses; machining operations; assembly and testing. At COI, we work with accuracies of one-ten-millionth of an inch on a routine prototype or production basis.

INTEGRATION: COI routinely integrates our zoom lenses into complete assemblies. We also coordinate with end users on the interface of opto-mechanical, computer and electronic systems.