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Optec SpA

Optec S.p.A. Sole Shareholder Company

Novara, Italy

OptronicsSpaceC4ISRDual-use
Founded 1985Subsystem Manufacturer, Component SupplierSupplies Homeland Security & Police, Defense Industry
Profile last updated: May 17, 2026

About

Founded in 1985, Optec SpA is a defense subsystem manufacturer based in Novara, Italy working in optronics, space, c4isr.

Optec S.p.A. is an Italian company founded in 1985 that designs, develops and produces optical and optoelectronic systems. It presents itself as a defense and security technology company serving military and law enforcement agencies, alongside aerospace, biomedical, industrial automation and scientific markets. Its portfolio includes infrared lenses (SWIR, V-SWIR and LWIR), multichannel prism cameras, surveillance and reconnaissance optics, and laser systems for cutting, welding, cladding and wobbling. The company also builds optical payloads and ground support equipment for space missions, and provides testing, calibration, straylight analysis and ISO 5 cleanroom services. It supplies complete integrated systems as well as individual components, and offers customised designs to customer specifications.

Location

Novara, Italy

Founded

1985

Company type

Private company

Legal name

Optec S.p.A. Sole Shareholder Company

Registration

151595

VAT number

IT01138480031

Focus areas

opticsSWIR lensesV-SWIR lensesLWIR lensesmultichannel cameraslaser systemsspace opticssurveillance and reconnaissance

Languages

ENIT

Products & capabilities

Defense domains

OptronicsSpaceC4ISR

Supply-chain role

Subsystem ManufacturerComponent Supplier

What they offer

HardwareComponentsEngineering Services

Markets

Also sells to civilian markets

Products

SWIR lenses

Optical lens

Short-wave infrared lenses in fixed and motorized versions, focal lengths from 16mm to 1000mm, with a range of camera mounts.

V-SWIR lenses

Optical lens

Visible to short-wave infrared lenses for 400-1700nm operation, with optional iris and motorized focus.

LWIR lenses

Optical lens

Long-wave infrared lenses imaging 8 to 14 micron for heat source detection with thermal imagers.

Multichannel prism cameras

Multispectral camera

Multi-channel prism cameras with 3 to 6 aligned detectors for space, military and industrial applications.

Laser processing systems

Laser cutting, welding and cladding systems

Laser optical heads and systems for cutting, remote welding, wobble welding and cladding, with power up to 4kW for processing heads and up to 30kW for optical systems overall.

End users

Homeland Security & PoliceDefense Industry

Standards, platforms & customers

Defense standards

MIL Military Specifications and Standards

Named customers

ESAAirbusCOMAU

Credentials & affiliations

Certifications

ISO 9001:2015

ISO 14001

ISO 22301:2019

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