Optics

Precision optics maker JML Optical acquires Harold Johnson Optical Labs

Oct. 21, 2014

Optics maker JML Optical Industries in Rochester, NY, has acquired the operating assets of Harold Johnson Optical Laboratories. JML Optical is a designer and manufacturer of custom precision optical components, assemblies, and systems.

Conard Holton

JML Optical Industries (Rochester, NY) has acquired the operating assets of custom optics maker Harold Johnson Optical Laboratories (HJOL; Gardena, CA). HJOL serves customers in the defense, industrial, medical, and research industries. JML Optical is a designer and manufacturer of custom precision optical components, assemblies, and systems, and has recently developed rapid prototyping capabilities.

“The capabilities of HJOL are a great complement to JML Optical’s existing strengths,” noted Bob Bicksler, JML Optical President and CEO. “HJOL has a well-earned reputation for customer service and is among the industry leaders in manufacturing and testing cylindrical optics. We look forward to offering these expanded capabilities to both existing and new customers.” Founded in 1972, JML serves OEM manufacturers in the defense, medical diagnostic, life sciences, metrology, and biometrics industries.

Hal Johnson, Jr., President of HJOL, commented, “I am very pleased that the company is joining JML Optical. The entire Harold Johnson team works extremely hard to support customers. I know that JML shares this customer-centered mindset and that our customers will continue to have world-class optics and world-class support going forward.”

Source: JML Optical Industries

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Conard Holton | Editor at Large

Conard Holton has 25 years of science and technology editing and writing experience. He was formerly a staff member and consultant for government agencies such as the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and the International Atomic Energy Agency, and engineering companies such as Bechtel. He joined Laser Focus World in 1997 as senior editor, becoming editor in chief of WDM Solutions, which he founded in 1999. In 2003 he joined Vision Systems Design as editor in chief, while continuing as contributing editor at Laser Focus World. Conard became editor in chief of Laser Focus World in August 2011, a role in which he served through August 2018. He then served as Editor at Large for Laser Focus World and Co-Chair of the Lasers & Photonics Marketplace Seminar from August 2018 through January 2022. He received his B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania, with additional studies at the Colorado School of Mines and Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.