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Pavel Peshkovsky first joined Circle Optics as a mechanical engineering co-op while pursuing his degree at Rochester Institute of Technology. After 18 months with Circle Optics, Pavel graduated from RIT with a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology and has now...
Circle Optics Engages Public Safety Leaders at the 2026 NYS Public Safety UAS Summit Syracuse, NY — Circle Optics participated in the 2026 New York State Public Safety UAS Summit, co-hosted by NUAIR and the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency...
At Circle Optics, our culture is built on Know How, Synergy, and Innovation. We believe breakthrough technologies are created by people who are curious, disciplined, collaborative, and committed to continuous learning. Building a great company means...
Circle Optics COO Ian Gauger and VP of Marketing & Partnerships Jennifer Sertl recently attended the third annual CapitalCapital in Washington, D.C., joining founders, investors, technology leaders, venture firms, and ecosystem builders for a day focused on...
ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 2026 — Circle Optics is proud to announce that Dr. Anjali Jogeshwar, Senior Computer Vision Engineer, has been recognized as Mentor of the Year by the Illinois Science & Technology Coalition (ISTC) during its annual Student Research and...
Investors, founders, corporate leaders, and ecosystem partners gathered in New York City this month for the fifth annual Luminate Investor Summit, showcasing ten emerging companies developing breakthrough technologies in optics, photonics, and imaging. ...
At Circle Optics, Inc., innovation is most meaningful when it moves beyond possibility and into real world application. This month’s Panoramic Perspective Recap highlights how stitch free panoramic perception, trusted partnerships, and systems level thinking are...
Insights from the Circle Optics Team at XPONENTIAL 2026 Why Situational Intelligence Matters in the Future of Autonomy Insights from the Circle Optics Team at XPONENTIAL 2026 When the future of autonomy gathers in one place, the most valuable...
Defense markets are shaped long before contracts are awarded. Funding levels are determined through appropriations. Program structure is influenced by authorization language. Oversight affects how agencies evaluate suppliers and how acquisition strategies evolve....
Research, systems thinking, and the power of community As Chief Research Officer at Circle Optics, Andy Kurtz brings decades of systems level research experience to a company operating at the intersection of advanced optics, real time imaging, and emerging aviation...
As Chief Research Officer at Circle Optics, Andy Kurtz brings decades of systems level research experience to a company operating at the intersection of advanced optics, real time imaging, and emerging aviation and security applications. This January, Circle Optics...
There is a particular clarity that emerges when an engineer understands not only how a system works, but why it was designed that way in the first place. That clarity defines Benjamin Margulies, who officially joins Circle Optics as...
Circle Optics is serving as the prime contractor on a Phase II Small Business Technology Transfer STTR award from SpaceWERX, the innovation arm of the U.S. Space Force, in collaboration with SRC Inc. The program advances next generation image processing and...
As part of our ongoing commitment to mapping the ecosystem that surrounds imaging and situational intelligence, we are highlighting Autonomy Global, a platform created to help the industry see the full picture. Led by Dawn Zoldi, a retired Colonel, attorney, and one...
When Dr. Anjali Jogeshwar first arrived at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) to study imaging science, she immediately knew she had found her calling. “There’s so much to learn here! A master’s won’t be enough,” she told her mom after her first day. That spark...
Meet Circle Optics' Mechanical Team Go behind the scenes with the mechanical team at Circle Optics as they share what drives their passion for precision engineering. In this candid conversation, the Carlos M. Terrero, PE , Bob Stanchus and Matthew Brophy reflect on...
Across Western New York, the entrepreneurial landscape is accelerating. Once known primarily for manufacturing and research institutions, the region is now emerging as a thriving hub for high-growth startups, deep-tech innovation, and collaborative mentorship.At the...
Buffalo, NY – October 2025 — Circle Optics was honored to present at 43North’s 2025 Upstate Demo Day, coordinated by Sophia Marshall, alongside a dynamic group of startups representing the region’s expanding innovation ecosystem. The event showcased the diversity...
Optica is a leading global society that connects the optics and photonics community through research, education, and industry collaboration. The organization plays a key role in advancing the field by supporting entrepreneurs, researchers, and companies that are...
When you meet Phil McMillen, Director of Operations at Circle Optics, one of the first things you notice is the steady blend of technical depth and operational discipline that defines his leadership. With more than three decades in imaging and advanced technology,...
At Circle Optics, our mission is to deliver situational intelligence for a safer, smarter, and more immersive world. With 23 patents pending and a growing team of employees, interns, and consultants, we are at a pivotal moment: moving from research into real-world...
United States Candidates Only Please As We work with the Department of Defense At Circle Optics, we’re building situational intelligence for a safer, smarter, more immersive world. Our stitch-free panoramic imaging systems serve aerospace, defense, and training...
At Circle Optics, our mission is to deliver Situational Intelligence for a safer, smarter, more immersive world. Through our patented stitch-free, low-parallax panoramic imaging systems, we help defense, aerospace, and robotics teams perceive and respond to their...
Since 2019, Circle Optics has been an active member of the APEX Accelerator community, leveraging the network, training, and connections to strengthen our Department of Defense (DoD) and prime contractor strategy. Over the years, Anna Vulaj Fitzsimmons and her Monroe...
NextCorps recently welcomed educators from across Monroe County for a powerful half-day immersion into the region’s startup ecosystem. The Monroe County Teacher Ambassador Program Tour, coordinated and moderated by Holly Barrett, created space for dialogue between...
Circle Optics has received a $750,000 Phase II-E extension from NASA to continue development of its panoramic long-wave infrared (LWIR) imaging system. The project builds on earlier work under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and is focused on...
Earlier this summer, Circle Optics joined eleven other breakthrough startups in Boston for MassChallenge Demo Day—an event designed to surface dual-use technologies with the potential to transform both national defense and commercial markets. The program is...
In our Summer Edition of Circle Optics 360° Pulse Magazine, we spotlight Pegasus—our groundbreaking panoramic imaging system delivering real-time situational awareness across a 220° horizontal field of regard. This issue is a multidimensional showcase of the...