The State of Optics 2026: Scaling The Lab, Single-Use, and the Path to AI Integration

We're back! Season 2 of Focus on Precision is officially kicking off, and Clay Schwabe joins Justin Starbird to dive deep into the massive changes happening at Precision Optics (POC) and across the med tech and defense industries. Tune in as Clay gives us the lowdown on POC’s big growth spurt and corporate HQ move, as well as the exciting rebranding of the micro optics division to "The Lab at Precision Optics," which leverages decades of expertise (160+ combined years!) to create sub-100-micron components for next-generation devices. Get the inside scoop on how POC is adapting to the explosion of single-use endoscopes, integrating high-resolution imaging with AI and machine learning, and why they're changing their trade show strategy to connect directly with physicians and thought leaders. Join us to discover how POC is positioning itself to be the long-term partner and the biggest name in small, complex optics manufacturing!