Ocean Optics

About Ocean Optics

Ocean Optics pioneered miniature spectrometers and delivers spectral solutions to researchers, OEMs and industrial customers. They also design and build industrial-grade photonics systems for material inspection, chemical identification and quality assurance. Their mission is to lead in creating precise yet practical optical solutions that enable researchers and industry to solve meaningful problems in health, safety and the environment. They have discovered, refined and delivered new approaches to solving problems with spectroscopy and imaging technologies. Backed by deep experience, they are working within applications including academia & research, energy, environmental, food & agriculture, general manufacturing, medical technology, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and transportation. They partner with customers to achieve ambitious goals, leveraging the power of light for advancement in health, safety and the environment. Ocean Optics started in the late ‘80s, seeded by a federal grant for a marine pH sensor. As part of their work, the Ocean team needed a compact spectrometer to fit into a small, underwater housing, and were surprised to discover none existed. So, they made their own. Founder Mike Morris started the evolution of spectrometers from floor unit-sized to handheld. By 1992, the “world’s first miniature spectrometer” ushered in a new way of utilizing spectroscopy. Today, their technologies have evolved, their offering has expanded, and their customers remain vital partners.