Your partner in precision optical alignment and motion
Opto-Mechanical Services
Opto-Mechanical Engineering Services
IST Precision designs and builds custom opto-mechanical systems for which optical alignment accuracy, environmental stability, and integration with control systems are critical. Our team combines expertise in mechanical design, optics, vibration damping, and motion control to deliver robust solutions for optical instrumentation, machine vision and imaging, and laser systems.
From interferometers and steering mirrors to optical test stands and image capture systems, we support projects across R&D, automation, telecommunications, biotech, aerospace, defense, semiconductor, medical device, and manufacturing environments.
Core Opto-Mechanical Capabilities
Our engineers work at the intersection of optics and mechanics, delivering precision systems that meet tight tolerances and performance goals:
Optical alignment systems and mirror mounts
Laser steering assemblies with high-speed control
Air bearing and vibration-isolated motion stages
Optics integration into automation or metrology platforms
Custom mounts and housings for lenses, filters, and sensors
Thermal stability and mechanical decoupling design
Visible and infrared image acquisition system integration
Interferometer and optical test fixture development
Optical simulation, analysis, optimization, and tolerancing
Opto-Mechanical Partnerships and Certifications
Engineering for Optical Performance
Optical systems are only as good as their mechanical foundations. Our team ensures:
- Sub-micron positioning and repeatability
- Damping of vibration and motion-induced noise
- Minimized thermal expansion and alignment drift
- Scalable platforms for imaging, measurement, and analysis
We also prototype and validate in-house, so performance can be confirmed under real operating conditions.
Applications and Systems We Support
Our opto-mechanical work supports programs in:
Metrology and calibration
Optical inspection and quality assurance
Laser processing and beam control
High-speed imaging and machine vision
Research instrumentation and university labs
Let’s Design for Optical Precision
If your next system involves optics, alignment, or imaging, IST Precision can engine era complete solution. Call us at 704-782-0593 or contact us here to start a conversation about your opto-mechanical design needs.
IST Insider: Engineering Posts
FEATURED
Designing for Space: Mitigating Radiation Risks with Targeted Testing
January 30, 2025
Next-generation sensor systems rely heavily on high-performance electronics. At IST, our experienced team of engineers and technicians combines broad domain knowledge with practical expertise to solve our customers’ toughest problems.
Engineering a Compact Rotary Axis: Air Bearings and the Essentials of Metrology Spindle Design
June 23, 2025
Over the years, IST Precision has developed a wide range of custom motion stages, from ultrasonic piezo stages capable of positioning with atomic precision, to vacuum-based stages, as well as complex electromechanical systems designed for highly specialized life science applications, including cellular and DNA research. Our team has extensive experience in designing mechanical motion stages and custom dimensional inspection gauge heads for a variety of industries.
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IST Precision Awarded a Sub-contract on NASA’s InVEST Program
January 30, 2025
IST was recently awarded a subcontract with the University of Arizona, led by Dr. Felipe Guzman, for an InVEST 23 project.
The project focuses on the development and validation of ODIN (Optomechanical-Distributed Instrument for Inertial Sensing and Navigation), an advanced accelerometer instrument for inertial sensing and satellite navigation.
IST Insider: Engineering Posts
FEATURED
Designing for Space: Mitigating Radiation Risks with Targeted Testing
January 30, 2025
Next-generation sensor systems rely heavily on high-performance electronics. At IST, our experienced team of engineers and technicians combines broad domain knowledge with practical expertise to solve our customers’ toughest problems.
Engineering a Compact Rotary Axis: Air Bearings and the Essentials of Metrology Spindle Design
June 23, 2025
Over the years, IST Precision has developed a wide range of custom motion stages, from ultrasonic piezo stages capable of positioning with atomic precision, to vacuum-based stages, as well as complex electromechanical systems designed for highly specialized life science applications, including cellular and DNA research. Our team has extensive experience in designing mechanical motion stages and custom dimensional inspection gauge heads for a variety of industries.
IST Precision Awarded a Sub-contract on NASA’s InVEST Program
January 30, 2025
IST was recently awarded a subcontract with the University of Arizona, led by Dr. Felipe Guzman, for an InVEST 23 project.
The project focuses on the development and validation of ODIN (Optomechanical-Distributed Instrument for Inertial Sensing and Navigation), an advanced accelerometer instrument for inertial sensing and satellite navigation.
Interested in having The IST Insider sent directly to your inbox?
