Oplatek is the leading North-European solution provider in the field of photonics with over 30 years of experience. We are specialized in manufacturing specialty optical fibers and capillaries, molded glass components, thin film coatings, precision mechanics, and optical assemblies for various industries. By combining our fields of expertise, we can offer our customers a full chain of service from design to serial production. We can solve your photonics challenges!
About us
OUR VALUES
- INNOVATIVENESS
- AGILITY
- RESPONSIBILITY
- PARTNERSHIP
OUR MISSION
IS TO REFINE LIGHT INTO INFORMATION, SAFETY, HEALTH, AND PROSPERITY
OUR GOAL
IS TO BE YOUR NUMBER ONE CHOICE AS A PHOTONICS SOLUTIONS PROVIDER
HISTORY
1974
1984
1988
1993
1998
2000
2008
2016
2018
1974
Two young Finnish engineers Martti Kutvonen and Pentti Latopelto establish Opla Oy in Espoo. The company starts manufacturing optics and glass blowing.
1984
The company splits and Oplatek is established in Leppävirta.
1988
The first fiber drawing tower is erected to draw optical fibers.
1993
Jori Waissi acquires the company.
1998
Entering the international market with telecom optical fiber. Sales to Switzerland, Germany and South Korea.
2000
The second fiber drawing tower is erected. Expansion of the facilities.
2008
Re-arrangement of ownership and new investors. Jyrki Huttunen starts as the CEO of the company.
2016
Extensive investment program in manufacturing and internationalization.
2018
Expansion of premises, new employees, and investments in automated glass crafting, doubling the glass molding capacity.
Capabilities
Oplatek has a unique combination of in-house technologies in the field of photonics, optics and optomechanics. We provide design, manufacturing and quality control services.
Applications
Oplatek works with international customers in various industries.

PHOTONICS
Oplatek provides optic and fiber optic solutions for lasers, detectors, analyzers and other optical devices. We serve for example laser manufacturers, detection or measurement device manufacturers, R&D organisations and universities.

PROCESS INDUSTRY
Oplatek manufactures optical components and modules for online and offline process measurement devices and analyzers. We have experience in manufacturing photonics solutions for demanding environments.

CLINICAL CHEMISTRY
Oplatek supplies manufacturers of analyzers and medical devices with fiber optic cables, fiber bundles and other optical elements.

SPECIALTY LIGHTING
Oplatek manufactures molded glass components, thin film coatings and optomechanics for specialty lighting systems, such as airport runway lights.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Oplatek provides customers in energy distribution and environmental monitoring with fiber optic bundles, optical components and assemblies for sensors, detectors and measurement devices.
News
Quality management for the needs of medical device industry
27.8.2020
Medical device industry has been one of our key customer segments, and we want to serve this segment even better...
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High vacuum coating system for precision optics
16.12.2019
Oplatek has made many substantial investments this year. Last, but most definitely not least, a new generation high vacuum coating...
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5-axis milling center for higher quality
16.12.2019
Oplatek has invested in a new 5-axis milling center that has been up and running for a few months now...
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Oplatek Group Oy has appointed new Environmental Coordinator and Quality Manager
10.12.2019
Jorma Korhonen has started as Environmental Coordinator alongside his position as Sourcing Manager. His responsibilities include planning and implementing environmental...
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Uusi työstökeskus
16.9.2019
Oplatek on investoinut uuteen työstökeskukseen, joka mahdollistaa aidon 5-akselityöstön. 5-akseliratkaisu mahdollistaa aina optimaalisen työstöradan kappaletta välillä irroittamatta. Koneen suuri karanopeus...
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