2024 SECTION MEETINGS

The Vermont & Granite State Sections of ASQ Present:
Company Tour: Bond Optics LLC in Lebanon, NH
Tuesday, 12 November 2024

Overview:  
Bond Optics has been at the forefront of the optics industry for over 50 years, manufacturing precision optical components for the Aerospace, Defense, Research, Semiconductor, Biomedical, and Laser industries. We are proud that many of our custom components are integral to some of the most cutting-edge technology in the world today, from large-scale laser systems investigating nuclear fusion to complex space-based systems studying the universe's origins.

The company was founded in 1959 in Grafton, New Hampshire, by Leonard Guaraldi Sr.   Leonard Guaraldi, Jr. has been working in the field of optics since his teenage years. Assuming the role of president following the death of his father, Leonard Sr., in 1983, Len Jr. has been instrumental in the growth of Bond Optics, expanding its manufacturing and testing capabilities with an assortment of custom-designed continuous polishing machines up to 97 inches in diameter, numerous single spindle polishing machines. Mori-Seiki CNC glass machining centers and six Zygo phase measuring interferometers up to 18 inches in diameter. Following two facility expansions in 1982 and 1996, Bond Optics now offers state-of-the-art glass polishing, glass machining, optical assembly, and full metrology services in our 32,000-square-foot facility.

Join us in Lebanon, NH to see fascinating technology for high-precision optical products.

When: Tuesday, 12 November 2024
When: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm (arrive by 3:45 pm for check-in)
Location:  76 Etna Rd, Lebanon, NH 03766
Cost:  $10 pp to cover light food & beverages  
(pay by check or cash at the door; pre-registration required)
ASQ RUs: 0.2
 

The Hosts:
About Sonny Parrotte:
Sonny Parrotte is the Production Manager at Bond Optics, LLC, and has been with the company since September 2023. Sonny is primarily responsible for the manufacturing process at Bond, but he is also heavily involved with the development and improvement of the AS9100 QMS. In previous roles, Sonny led the development and implementation of an ISO 9001:2015 QMS at 89 North, a small engineering and manufacturing company in Williston. Sonny has an associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Vermont Tech and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Vermont.
 
About Evan:
Evan is the Sr Process Engineer at Bond Optics, LLC and has been with the company just over 6 months.  Before joining Bond, Evan held positions in both design and manufacturing process engineering, as well as in production management at GE Aviation and Hypertherm.  In his free time, Evan enjoys hiking and skiing with his fiancé, Shayne, and their energetic pup, Maggie. Evan is also a proud member of Grantham NH Fire & EMS.      

To Register:  Click on the link below.  
Note: space is limited to 15 attendees (1st come basis)
https://asq.webex.com/weblink/register/r5a657e21a024a8172d1dff236c768d9f

If you have difficulty registering: contact Tim King, VTASQ Education Chair at VermontASQ@gmail.com

Note: You must be a US citizen with ID proof (passport) to attend this tour.