Ruda Optical Inc

Solving optical engineering problems with innovative designs and custom hardware solutions.

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About the firm

Originally founded in 1994 as Ruda & Associates, Ruda Optical, Inc. provides high-precision optical and optomechanical systems design, modeling, assembly, and testing. It specializes in optical alignment, tight tolerancing, and custom hardware solutions. The practice supports advanced technology development across space-qualified applications, defense initiatives, and medical instrumentation.

Established
1994
Firm type
Mechanical Engineering · Aerospace Engineering · Defense Engineering

Credentials

AS9100D · ISO 9001 · CMMC Level 2 · ISO 14644-1 Class 5

People

Kate MedicusOwner and Operator

Capabilities

Optical & Optomechanical Engineering

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Comprehensive engineering services from initial physical feasibility studies and first-order trade-offs to detailed optomechanical layout creation.

  • Optical Design & Tolerancing

    Optimizing lens design, glass selection, and athermalization requirements combined with sensitivity studies and Monte Carlo simulations to assure manufacturability.

  • Optomechanical Design

    Developing detailed mechanical models, custom flexure designs, and adhesive calculations capable of withstanding extreme environmental stress, shock, thermal shifts, and vibration.

  • Stray Light Analysis

    Performing first-order stray light ghosting reviews and complete stray light simulations using specialized FRED software.

Precision Assembly, Testing & Manufacturing

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Physical build phase leveraging custom tooling and advanced validation processes within cleanroom environments to deliver compliant optical hardware.

  • Precision Alignment

    Handling sub-micron and alignment tolerances using compensators to adjust for component manufacturing errors during active assembly.

  • Environmental & Performance Testing

    Executing post-build optical performance verification and validating designs against optical models, including physical vibration, thermal, and shock testing.

  • Cleanroom Assembly

    Assembling delicate and space-qualified components within a controlled, certified ISO 14644-1 Class 5 Cleanroom.

Industries

Aerospace · Defense · Medical Devices

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