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Vendor Spotlight: Eberhardt Enterprises Inc.

Vendor Spotlight: Eberhardt Enterprises Inc.

Here is a sliver of a sliver of Peter Eberhardt’s journey creating Eberhardt Enterprises Inc. My story begins in education - as learning is at the epicenter of success. I got a Bachelor of Arts with a physics and math major from Potsdam State University, and a...

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Zak Niazi Featured in Optica Magazine

Zak Niazi Featured in Optica Magazine

In July/August 2023 issue, Optics & Photonics News, the OPI writing staff talks with a number of entrepreneurs who are building intriguing new businesses on a foundation of optics and photonics. The companies founded or cofounded by the 10 scientists and engineers...

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Intern Spotlight: Benjamin Margulies

Intern Spotlight: Benjamin Margulies

Benjamin Margulies’ journey from Knoxville, Tennessee, to the University of Rochester and his internship at Circle Optics exemplifies the power of pursuing one's passions. With a strong foundation in optics and a love for the great outdoors, Margulies brings a unique...

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A Masterclass in the User Experience  – The Autism Nature Trail 

A Masterclass in the User Experience  – The Autism Nature Trail 

Jennifer Sertl and Loren Penman, Co-Chair, Autism Nature Trail (The ANT) at Letchworth State Park discuss the history of The ANT and the design principles that went into creating the mile-long trail. The level of expertise that went into creating the eight stations along the loop is a masterclass in the user-experience. Reminding all of us in innovation to ensure that we design our services and products with the end user all along the way.

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Strategic Growth &  Funding With Ian Gauger

Strategic Growth & Funding With Ian Gauger

Ian Gauger is a graduate of both the University of Rochester and the Rochester Institute of Technology. Before joining Circle Optics, he worked in the field of architecture. In 2019, he joined Circle Optics as the first employee and established all company operations,...

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Digital Documentarian John Kucko

Digital Documentarian John Kucko

We have a legend in Rochester, New York: John Kucko. Most of you know him from his epic career as Sports Director at WROC Television Channel 8. He has covered the Buffalo Bills' four Super Bowl teams, the 1989 US Open, the 1995 Ryder Cup matches, and the 85th PGA...

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Legendary Inventor Garrett Brown

Legendary Inventor Garrett Brown

Garrett Brown is an American inventor, best known as the creator of the Steadicam™.  Brown's invention allows camera operators to film while walking or running without the normal shaking and jostles of a handheld camera. The Steadicam™  was first used on Bound for...

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DR. WAYNE KNOX: RESEARCH, INNOVATION & INSPIRATION

DR. WAYNE KNOX: RESEARCH, INNOVATION & INSPIRATION

Our Founder Zak Niazi was an optics student at the University of Rochester and was fortunate to have Dr. Wayne Knox as his Optics 101 Professor. Dr. Wayne Knox has over 50 patents in the United States and 150 globally in the areas of technology, telecommunications and...

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2022 YEAR IN REVIEW

2022 YEAR IN REVIEW

2022 was a big year for Circle Optics! We grew in a lot of significant ways and made progress towards a number of our organizational goals.  Job Growth We added 4 new team members, 3 of which fit with our commitment to increasing DEI at the company. These new...

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Vendor Spotlight: Vertex Optics

Vendor Spotlight: Vertex Optics

Circle Optics culture is built on know-how | synergy | innovation. That is from the inside out and we apply the same filter with our customers, vendors and community at large. Vertex Optics has been an ideal vendor partner with Circle Optics We appreciate their Mission: Vertex Optics partners with its customers to build strong, mutually prosperous relationships while providing high quality vitreous components with expedited deliveries. “In spec and on time” is their mantra.

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Knowing the Forest and the Trees – Employee Spotlight Andrew Kurtz Circle Optics Chief Research Officer 

Knowing the Forest and the Trees – Employee Spotlight Andrew Kurtz Circle Optics Chief Research Officer 

We at Circle Optics are an eclectic group of interesting people who are deeply curious and want to make a difference through immersive experience. Meet Chief Technology Officer, Andrew Kurtz. Andrew was employee number three coming to Circle Optics with already over 110 patents from his work as Principal Scientist and Director of R & D at IMAX, after working for many years as a Scientist in the Kodak R&D Labs.

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