Bob Parks of Optical Perspectives Group
OPG was founded in 1992 supporting optical fabrication and testing, and optical metrology instrument prototyping. The group evolved and since 2006 has focused on classical optical testing, assembly and alignment, and particularly on aspheric based systems.
PSM and CaliBall emerged from customer projects. The pursuit of optimal system performance necessitated new tools to make alignment and component manufacturing easier. OPG now offers the PSM and CaliBall as products as well as the MicroFinish Topographer (MFT) and Centering Stations.
Leadership and Hands on Experience
Robert (Bob) Parks has broad experience to apply to your critical projects.
- BA and MA in physics from Ohio Wesleyan University and Williams College
- 1967: Eastman Kodak Company; optical engineer
- 1969: Itek Corp.; optical test engineer
- 1972: Frank Cooke, Inc., Hands on optical fabrication experience
- 1976: Optical Science Center at the Univ. of Arizona; Optical Shop Manager
- 1989: Optical fabrication and testing consulting, Allen Board of Investigation for the Hubble Telescope
- 1992: Formed Optical Perspectives Group, LLC (OPG) with Bill Kuhn
Key Contributions
- US representative to the ISO Technical Committee 172 on Optics and Optical Instruments for twenty years.
- Chairman of the ISO Subcommittee 1 for Fundamental Optical standards
- SPIE: Fellow and past member board of directors
- American Society for Precision Engineering, President & Lifetime Achievement Award
- Optical Society of America, member
