About EvolvOptic

Evolvoptic's story began in Rochester, NY—an enduring hub of American optics innovation. Our roots trace back to 1945 with the founding of Fischer Optical, and over the decades, a lineage of companies including Bunnington Corporation, HJF Optical, and Advanced Glass Industries helped shape our foundation of expertise.

In 1975, Glass Fab was established as an independent precision optics manufacturer, quickly earning a reputation for craftsmanship, consistency, and customer service. For nearly five decades, Glass Fab operated alongside AGI, each growing into respected leaders in the Rochester optics community.

In 2025, these two companies came together to form Evolvoptic, uniting complementary capabilities and shared values under one brand. With this merger, we carry forward a legacy of high-volume, high-precision optics manufacturing—while expanding into next-generation systems with greater agility, scalability, and technical depth.

Though our name is new, our commitment to quality, responsiveness, and collaboration runs deep. We've always been known for being easy to work with—now, we're better equipped than ever to deliver optics that meet your specs, your schedule, and your mission.

EvolvOptic operates from a newly expanded manufacturing facility in Rochester, New York, bringing together decades of optical manufacturing expertise under one roof. By consolidating the heritage operations of Glass Fab and Advanced Glass Industries into a single, purpose-built location, we've created a more efficient, scalable manufacturing environment designed to better serve our customers.

Our expanded facility increases production capacity, streamlines workflows, and enhances collaboration across every stage of manufacturing. From optical glass materials and blanks to precision lenses, mirrors, windows, prisms, and complex optical assemblies, we support projects ranging from prototype development to high-volume production with the quality, responsiveness, and technical expertise our customers expect.

Built on a legacy of precision and driven by continued investment, EvolvOptic is positioned to deliver the manufacturing scale, capability, and innovation needed for the next generation of optical systems.

Sustainability at EvolvOptic is about making smart, responsible choices—from how we source materials to how we build for long-term reliability. By manufacturing components that last, minimizing waste in production, and optimizing our material use, we help our customers—and our industry—reduce the cost of inefficiency.

Our lean operating model reduces excess, while in-house capabilities allow us to control waste and avoid unnecessary shipping or rework. We're committed to growing in a way that balances performance, resource stewardship, and long-term resilience.