Our Story

Measuring India's Industry
Since 1981

Optomech Engineers began with a mission to bring precision optical measurement to Indian manufacturers. Four decades later, we design, machine, and assemble every instrument ourselves — in Hyderabad — for customers in 12+ countries.

1981Year Founded
40+Years in Metrology
1,500+Instruments Supplied
12+Countries
10,000 sq.ftFacility
Our History

How Optomech Was Built

From a small workshop with ISRO-calibre precision requirements to a nationally recognised manufacturer trusted by India's top aerospace, automotive, and medical companies.

1981

Where It Started — ISRO Roots, Hyderabad

Optomech was founded in Hyderabad in 1981. Its earliest work involved precision optical measurement assignments connected to India's space programme, giving the company an engineering discipline that few commercial metrology firms could match. Tolerance demands from organisations like ISRO taught the team that accuracy cannot be a target — it has to be guaranteed, every time.

90s

Building the Foundation — Products and Manufacturing

Through the 1980s and 1990s Optomech built its first catalogue of profile projectors and optical comparators for Indian manufacturers scaling up to meet export quality requirements. The decision to manufacture in-house — rather than distribute imported instruments — defined the company's character. Every optical path, every precision stage, every illumination system was understood from the ground up.

2000s

Expanding the Range — Vision and Digital Measurement

With the turn of the century came CNC technology, digital imaging, and software-driven measurement. Optomech expanded into Vision Measuring Machines (VMM), Quick Measuring Machines (QMM), and Digital Video Measuring systems (DVM). At the same time, the machine vision division was seeded — applying the same optical expertise to automated inline inspection for high-volume production environments.

Now

Today — 1,500+ Instruments, 12+ Countries

Optomech today operates a 10,000 sq. ft. facility equipped with Haas CNC machining centres, in-house optics assembly, and NABL-traceable calibration infrastructure. The team designs in SolidWorks and AutoCAD, machines precision metal components in-house, and assembles and calibrates every instrument before it leaves the factory. The installed base of 1,500+ instruments spans 12+ countries, with customers in automotive, aerospace, medical devices, electronics, plastics, and general engineering.

By the Numbers

Optomech in Figures

1981Year of founding, Hyderabad
40+Years of metrology expertise
1,500+Optical instruments supplied
12+Countries in installed base
10,000
sq.ft
Manufacturing facility
NABLTraceable calibration standards
Engineering Philosophy

What We Believe

Four principles have guided every instrument we have built since 1981. They are not marketing statements — they are engineering commitments that any customer can verify by examining our products.

01

Accuracy Is Not Negotiable

Every Optomech instrument must meet its specification under real workshop conditions — temperature variation, vibration, operator variation. We calibrate to NABL-traceable standards and provide certificates that prove it. Specifications on paper that don't survive the factory floor are not specifications.

02

Build It Yourself or Don't Build It

We machine our own precision components using Haas CNC centres and assemble every optical path in-house. This is not just a cost decision — it is how we maintain quality control. When a customer has a problem, we can trace it to the exact machining step or optical assembly that needs to change.

03

Software Should Make Measurement Easier

Our measurement software is designed for production operators, not metrologists. Part programs run in one click. Reports generate automatically. GD&T results appear in plain language. Complex measurement capability must not require a specialist to operate it daily.

04

Service Completes the Instrument

An instrument that is accurate on day one but drifts by year three is a liability. Our service programme — remote support, AMC, on-site engineers, genuine spare parts, NABL recalibration — is designed to keep every instrument at its specified accuracy for the full working life. We support instruments that are more than 15 years old.

Leadership

Meet the Team Behind Optomech

Optomech is led by engineers who have spent their careers in optical metrology and machine vision — not professional managers who moved into the sector. That distinction matters when a customer has a hard measurement problem.

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Alok Garg

Managing Director
45+ Years in Optical Metrology

Alok Garg founded Optomech in 1981 and has spent over four decades building the company's technical reputation. He holds a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from IIM Mumbai, combining deep engineering knowledge with business leadership. His expertise covers the full range of optical measurement systems — from traditional profile projectors to modern CNC vision measuring machines.

Alok's connection to ISRO-level precision requirements in the company's early years set a standard that Optomech has never walked back from. He remains directly involved in product development and customer applications for demanding or non-standard measurement requirements.

B.Tech Mechanical Engg MBA — IIM Mumbai Optical Metrology Product Development
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Amit Garg

Director
20+ Years in Metrology & Machine Vision

Amit Garg leads the machine vision and digital measurement divisions at Optomech. He holds a B.Tech in Electronics Engineering and has spent 20+ years developing software-driven measurement and automated inspection systems. Amit's work bridges traditional dimensional metrology and the real-time imaging and data analysis requirements of modern production lines.

He oversees software development, camera and optics integration for vision systems, and digital measurement platform evolution — ensuring Optomech's products remain current with the requirements of Industry 4.0-oriented manufacturing.

B.Tech Electronics Engg Machine Vision Digital Measurement Software Development
Manufacturing

Built in Hyderabad — End to End

Every Optomech instrument is designed, machined, assembled, and calibrated at our 10,000 sq. ft. facility in Hyderabad. Vertical integration is not a talking point — it is how we control quality at every stage.

Design

  • SolidWorks 3D CAD design
  • AutoCAD 2D drawings and tolerancing
  • In-house optical design capability
  • Finite element analysis for structural frames

Machining

  • Haas CNC machining centres
  • Precision turned and milled components
  • In-house grinding and lapping
  • Material traceability on all critical parts

Optics & Assembly

  • In-house optics assembly and alignment
  • Illumination system integration
  • Stage assembly and pre-load setting
  • Clean environment for optical work

Calibration & QC

  • NABL-traceable reference standards
  • Final accuracy verification against certified artefacts
  • Calibration certificate issued with each instrument
  • Environmental condition logging during QC
What We Make

Our Metrology Instrument Range

Five categories of optical metrology instruments — from entry-level profile projectors to fully automated multi-axis vision measuring machines.

Profile Projectors

Manual and CNC optical comparators up to Ø500 mm screen

Quick Measuring Machines

High-speed 2D measurement for production operators

Vision Measuring Machines

Multi-axis CNC VMM with GD&T and CAD overlay

Digital Video Measuring

Bench-top DVM systems for detailed inspection

Specialised Systems

Custom optical gauging for non-standard geometries

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions engineers ask before choosing a metrology partner.

When was Optomech Engineers founded and what is its background?
Optomech Engineers Pvt. Ltd. was founded in 1981 in Hyderabad, India. The company has its roots in precision work done for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), giving it a foundation in the most demanding optical measurement requirements from the very beginning.
How many optical metrology instruments has Optomech supplied?
Optomech has supplied over 1,500 optical metrology instruments since 1981. These include profile projectors, vision measuring machines (VMM), quick measuring machines (QMM), digital video measuring systems (DVM), and specialised optical gauging systems across 12+ countries.
Does Optomech manufacture its own instruments or is it a distributor?
Optomech is a manufacturer, not a distributor. All instruments are designed, built, assembled, and calibrated in-house at the 10,000 sq. ft. facility in Hyderabad. The company uses Haas CNC machining centres for precision metal parts and SolidWorks/AutoCAD for engineering design. This vertical integration ensures quality control at every stage.
What is the background of Optomech's leadership team?
Optomech is led by Alok Garg (Managing Director) — B.Tech Mechanical Engineering, MBA from IIM Mumbai, 45+ years in optical metrology — and Amit Garg (Director) — B.Tech Electronics Engineering, 20+ years in metrology and machine vision. Both are practising engineers, not career managers who moved into the sector.
Is Optomech's calibration NABL-traceable?
Yes. All Optomech optical metrology instruments are calibrated with NABL-traceable reference standards before delivery. Calibration certificates are provided with each instrument, and Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC) include periodic recalibration to maintain traceability.
Which countries does Optomech supply metrology instruments to?
Optomech supplies metrology instruments to manufacturers in 12+ countries including India, the USA, Germany, Japan, and the Middle East. The majority of the installed base is with Indian manufacturers across automotive, aerospace, medical, electronics, and general engineering sectors.
What is the difference between Optomech's metrology division and vision division?
The metrology division focuses on dimensional measurement instruments — profile projectors, VMMs, QMMs, DVMs — used to verify part dimensions against drawing tolerances. The machine vision division focuses on automated inline inspection systems that detect defects, verify assembly, and read codes at production speeds. Both divisions share the same manufacturing facility and NABL-traceable calibration infrastructure.
Can Optomech build custom optical measurement systems?
Yes. Optomech has a dedicated specialised systems division with experience building custom optical gauging rigs for unique part geometries — including bore gauges, thread gauges, and multi-axis measurement fixtures. Custom projects draw on the same in-house machining and optics assembly capabilities used for standard products. Contact us at info@optomech.in to discuss your requirement.

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