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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...
When leaders from the Department of War's Office of Industrial Base Growth traveled to Rochester, New York, they were engaging directly with the companies, technologies, and regional partnerships strengthening America's Defense Industrial Base and accelerating the...
As the United States celebrates 250 years of independence, we are reminded that America's greatest strength has never rested solely in its geography, its resources, or even its institutions. Throughout our history, our strength has come from people willing to serve...
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. ...
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...
Circle Optics's mechanical engineers Carlos M. Terrero and Bob Stanchus participated in a Lunch & Learn organized for this year’s Luminate Accelerator cohort, focused on the role design, rapid prototyping, and engineering iteration play in bringing innovative...
(© Deepnight) Image showing the difference between standard night vision and Deepnight Night Vision.
Synergy is one of the core values of Circle Optics, and the company benefits directly from the strength of the technology ecosystem across Greater Rochester. Programs like the Technology Woman of the Year Awards, led by TechRochester, play a meaningful role in that...
“I really liked it, especially the fact that it was a group activity. I met everybody here, and it was really nice to get to know you all. It felt like a community-level event rather than just an interview.” That reflection from one of the student guests captures...
Real Time Immersion at Golisano Institute Most business education happens after the fact, when outcomes are already known and decisions can be explained in hindsight. At Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship, the model is different. Students are...
This is Part One of a three part series by Jennifer Sertl On March 26, leaders across defense, robotics, and venture gathered in New York City at the offices of Pillsbury for the annual Drones and Robotics event hosted by GENIUS NY and ff Venture Capital. This marked...