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Global Precision Optics producing optics from UV-IR for military applications, medical, ROV applications, etc.

PRESS RELEASE

GLOBAL PRECISION OPTICS EXPANDS MANUFACTURING

Anderson, SC, July 23, 2010 -- Global Precision Optics (GPO), a leading optics company, announced the release of new equipment, which will allow tighter control on their manufacturing process. Global Precision Optics manufactures glass domes ranging from 2"-13"
and plastic up to 18." Other perks from the new equipment include faster product completion without sacrificing quality.

GPO is a leading supplier of custom fabricated optical components for aerospace, defense, medical, commercial and research applications. They supply spherical lenses, windows, mirrors, wedges, domes, and many other elements in a variety of substrate materials. This includes optical and filter glasses, plastics, fused silicas, quartz, and infrared materials, such as germanium, and zinc compounds.

The unique niche to GPO is their ability to do custom work with not only glass, but acrylic, resulting in domes with a 40,000 ft. depth rating. GPO's specialty is in precision optical components for the ultraviolet, visible, and infrared spectrum in prototype and production quantities.

Founded 20 years ago, Global Precision Optics is a family owned & operational company with the capability for large & detailed operations often turned down by other companies. Family ownership allows for all services & products to be manufactured exclusively in the USA.

For more information:

Janet Turner

Vice President

864-225-7137

jt.gpo@att.net

www.globalprecisionoptics.com

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LIGHTPIPES

LIGHTPIPES

Today I was called on to hand grind & polish these.

I think it's neat to take something that you can't see through and

when you get done with polish they look awesome.

INTEGRITY

in'teg'ri'ty n. moral soundness, probity, wholeness, completeness, to perform a work in its integrity, the quality or state of being unimpaired.

Global Precision Optics prides itself on integrity. When working with you, you will find that we mean what we say, and say what we mean.

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

I hope everyone reading this is having an awesome 4th with friends and family. It's always nice to have a long weekend to relax. With a family like ours we don't know how to relax. ha! ha! We have been helping John (our oldest son) and his wife Lisa finish the patio. I think we have moved and layed thousands of patio pavers, or it seems like it anyway. The nice thing is we are able to help them out and still spend time together.

HEAT WAVE

Here in South Carolina we have had over 20 days with 90+ weather. Weather like this makes us miss living in Colorado. This week our daughter in law is on business in Denver. I told her we can pick up the shop and move. I think for now we will stay put and make this our 20th year the best ever for Global Precision.

MANUFACTURING PROCESS

The manufacture of optical elements usually involves traditional processes encommpassing several technologies. These can be summarized as follows:

1. Raw Materials
2. Handling & Cleaning
3. Generating
4. Blocking
5. Grinding
6. Polishing
7. Centering, Edging, and Beveling
8. Inspection

After the optical element has passed through these processes, it is ready for the optical coating and for assembly into the optical instrument or system.

The beginning

Today is the first day of beginning the blog for Global Precision Optics. My plans are to keep our followers informed and on some days entertained. Since we are a small family owned company you may see from time to time a little about our family