Adaptive Optics Associates, a Northrop Grumman business unit, headquartered in the US, was founded in 1976 and employs approximately 180 individuals. The company specializes in defense and space manufacturing, designing and manufacturing high-precision optical systems and adaptive optics for government, industrial, and commercial customers. Its product portfolio includes hardware such as deformable mirrors, wavefront sensors, and specialized actuators used in high-energy laser systems, astronomical telescopes, and advanced imaging platforms to correct atmospheric distortions. The company's capabilities extend from research and development to the production of photonics and intelligent structures, addressing needs in areas such as space exploration, directed energy weapons, and semiconductor manufacturing.
