
Ruda Optical Inc
Solving optical engineering problems with innovative designs and custom hardware solutions.
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
Service websiteComprehensive 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
Service websitePhysical 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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