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Batesville, Arkansas – January 24, 2024 – LaCroix Precision Optics is pleased to announce the addition of its new optical assembly and design departments. Since 1947, LaCroix has specialized in manufacturing precision optics, including spherical lenses, aspheres, achromats, windows, wedges, prisms, and custom optical coatings. With these new capabilities, LaCroix is solidifying its role as a vertically integrated optical solutions company.
BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS - August 26, 2021 - LaCroix Precision Optics is pleased to announce Kevin Weaver and Robert Brockway as the first apprentices in their inaugural Optics Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship. The objective of this program is to engage employees with the overall understanding of the LaCroix Precision Optics manufacturing processes. The program goals are to transfer institutional knowledge, develop future skilled leaders, and expose apprentices to new and advanced optics manufacturing technologies.
LaCroix Precision Optics is pleased to announce that it is partnering with Zemax to offer the LaCroix Cost Estimator in Zemax OpticStudio. The LaCroix Cost Estimator will provide an instant rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimate for prototype optics, assisting optical designers in achieving an estimate while designing their optics using Zemax OpticStudio.
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Orlando, Florida • May 2 - 4

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Batesville, Arkansas – January 24, 2024 – LaCroix Precision Optics is pleased to announce the addition of its new optical assembly and design departments. Since 1947, LaCroix has specialized in manufacturing precision optics, including spherical lenses, aspheres, achromats, windows, wedges, prisms, and custom optical coatings. With these new capabilities, LaCroix is solidifying its role as a vertically integrated optical solutions company.
BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS - August 26, 2021 - LaCroix Precision Optics is pleased to announce Kevin Weaver and Robert Brockway as the first apprentices in their inaugural Optics Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship. The objective of this program is to engage employees with the overall understanding of the LaCroix Precision Optics manufacturing processes. The program goals are to transfer institutional knowledge, develop future skilled leaders, and expose apprentices to new and advanced optics manufacturing technologies.
LaCroix Precision Optics is pleased to announce that it is partnering with Zemax to offer the LaCroix Cost Estimator in Zemax OpticStudio. The LaCroix Cost Estimator will provide an instant rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimate for prototype optics, assisting optical designers in achieving an estimate while designing their optics using Zemax OpticStudio.
SPIE Defence and Commercial Sensing

Orlando, Florida • May 2 - 4

The leading global sensing, imaging, and photonics technologies event.

Find us at booth 919

 

 

Orlando, Florida - Booth 919
Upcoming Events
April 23 - 25, 2024
Orlando, Florida - Booth 919
August 20 - 22, 2024
San Diego, California - Booth TBD

 

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The Basics of Aspheric Manufacturing

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World Class

We have honed our craft over three generations, producing custom precision optics for unique applications in scientific, medical, defense, astronomy, and industrial use.

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Flexible Quantities

From a single prototype to full production runs reaching into the hundreds of thousands, we are unique in our ability to be flexible and dependable, while continually exceeding quality standards, no matter the quantity.

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Quick Lead Times

Our workflow, from initial print to production management, allows for even quicker fast track lead times when necessary. No one works harder or faster to help you achieve your production goals.

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Our experienced technical sales and manufacturing engineers can work with you in optimizing your design, bringing your concept to an often under-budget realization.

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Our facilities are certified to ISO 9001:2015 standards and is ITAR Registered and Compliant. We offer unmatched production capability, while also keeping your prints and proprietary information securely stateside.

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Our reputation has made the LaCroix name synonymous with delivering quality precision optics. Our personal approach to every customer has driven our success for more than 70 years.

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Here at LaCroix Precision Optics, with our dedicated staff and state of the art equipment, we can produce custom precision optics in a large or small quantity without a loss of quality.

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LaCroix Precision Optics takes pride in making quality optical lenses right here in America that serve vital roles around the world, from protecting our troops to diagnosing disease.