Two DPOC Members Join Forces, Creating an Optics Powerhouse

Two DPOC Members Join Forces, Creating an Optics Powerhouse

AmeriCOM’s Defense Precision Optics Consortium (DPOC) members, Sydor Optics and Vertex Optics, have joined forces through Sydor’s acquisition of Vertex.

Both companies are leaders in the optics industry, and their customers will benefit from expanded capabilities that enable higher levels of precision, improved manufacturing flexibility, and faster development cycles for complex optical systems.

Sydor and Vertex are valued consortium members and recognized leaders in precision optics manufacturing innovation. The consortium unites U.S. government, industry, and academic partners to tackle critical issues, including:
  • Precision optics manufacturing technology development
  • Supply chain resilience
  • Standards and performance requirements
  • Education and workforce shortages
In the April 2025 AmeriCOM Optics Insider newsletter, Vertex Optics was featured in the DPOC Member Spotlight. Tina Wilfeard, Communications Specialist at Vertex Optics, explained why Vertex joined DPOC:

“By becoming members, we gained access to a wider network of industry peers and established companies, opening the door to valuable collaborations and new partnerships. This increased credibility and visibility in the defense and high-tech sectors is crucial to strengthening our position in securing coveted contracting opportunities.”

AmeriCOM looks forward to continued collaboration with Sydor and Vertex.

Interested in joining DPOC? Let’s talk.

The AmeriCOM Defense Precision Optics Consortium (DPOC) is designed to spark new, mission-critical technologies and help the optics industry respond to the needs of the U.S. military. DPOC members have access to AmeriCOM’s COM-Lab, with state-of-the-art equipment to support projects in the precision optics field, including research and proof-of-concept testing. 

Membership in DPOC is open to U.S.-based optics manufacturing companies, academic institutions, and other nonprofit organizations. For an overview of member benefits, visit our Manufacturing Technologies page. To join DPOC, submit this Application Form and a member of the AmeriCOM DPOC team will contact you about next steps. Questions? Contact Adam Dunn, Program Manager.