Optical Design
Comprehensive optical and mechanical design services with ZEMAX®, CODE V®, and SOLIDWORKS® for integrated opto-mechanical solutions including tolerance analysis and design verification.
Transform your optical concepts into reality with Apollo Optical Systems' comprehensive custom optics manufacturing. From initial design through precision manufacturing to final assembly, we deliver world-class polymer and precision optics for medical, defense, automotive, and industrial applications with proven expertise since 2002.

Complete optical solutions from design to delivery with advanced manufacturing capabilities.
Comprehensive optical and mechanical design services with ZEMAX®, CODE V®, and SOLIDWORKS® for integrated opto-mechanical solutions including tolerance analysis and design verification.
Precision single-point diamond turning for optical surfaces including aspheric, spherical, diffractive, and Fresnel components from 1mm to 300mm diameter with superior surface finishes.
High-quality injection-molded polymer optics with consistent performance for low and high-volume production, including specialized materials like Zeonex, Zeonor, and Ultem.
Advanced thin-film optical coatings for plastic and glass components including anti-reflective, mirror, filter, and beamsplitter coatings for UV, visible, and NIR ranges.
Complete optical assembly capabilities from UV cemented doublets to complex multi-element systems with over 25 years of experience in medical and industrial applications.
Comprehensive quality assurance with advanced metrology equipment including CMM systems, interferometers, and optical profilers to ensure precision and performance standards.

Design Consultation and Requirements Analysis
Our optical engineers collaborate with your team to understand application requirements, performance specifications, and manufacturing constraints. We conduct thorough feasibility analysis using advanced optical design software to optimize your concept for both performance and manufacturability.
Optical and Mechanical Design Development
Prototype Fabrication and Testing
Production Tooling and Process Development
Full-Scale Manufacturing and Quality Assurance
Delivering precision optics solutions across medical, defense, and industrial sectors.
Experience the Apollo difference with our integrated approach to precision optics.
Complete optical solutions from design through manufacturing and assembly under one roof.
Over 20 years of precision optics experience with advanced manufacturing technologies and processes.
State-of-the-art metrology and testing ensures every component meets exact specifications and performance requirements.
From prototype to high-volume production with flexible manufacturing solutions and cost-effective pathways.
Precision optics experts delivering innovative solutions.
Apollo Optical Systems was born from innovation at the University of Rochester's Institute of Optics in 1989, when pioneering researchers Dr. G. Michael Morris, Dr. Dean Faklis, and Dr. Milton Chang founded Rochester Photonics Corporation to commercialize emerging diffractive and micro-optics technologies. After navigating industry changes and a management buyout in 2002, Apollo emerged as an independent leader in precision polymer optics. Today, we operate from our advanced 21,000 square foot facility, combining decades of optical expertise with cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities. Our team of scientists and engineers continues the tradition of transforming complex optical concepts into reliable, scalable solutions for demanding applications across medical, defense, automotive, and industrial markets.
What types of custom optical components can you manufacture?
We manufacture a wide range of optical components including aspheric and spherical lenses, diffractive optics, Fresnel lenses, microlens arrays, optical diffusers, prisms, and complex multi-element assemblies using advanced polymer materials and precision manufacturing techniques.
What materials do you work with for optical components?
What is your typical lead time for custom optics projects?
Do you provide optical design services or just manufacturing?
What quality standards and testing do you maintain?
Can you handle both prototype and high-volume production?
What industries do you primarily serve?
Do you offer coating services for optical components?
Contact our optical engineering team for a consultation and project assessment.
Quality Management Standards
Medical Device Standards
Good Manufacturing Practices
Contact our optical engineering team to discuss your requirements and receive a detailed project assessment.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 585-272-6170 You can also send us a quick email at
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 585-272-6170 You can also send us a quick email at