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Defense and Space ManufacturingArizona, United States11-50 Employees
Ruda Optical is a defense and space-focused optical engineering firm based in Tucson, Arizona. Founded in 1994 as Ruda & Associates, the company emphasizes designing, building, and qualifying optical systems that meet stringent specifications on the first pass, serving customers in aerospace, defense, medical, and semiconductor sectors. It highlights strengths in optical alignment and tolerancing, along with modeling of assembly and alignment processes used during design, to reduce rework and ensure first-run success. The organization maintains an ISO Class 5 cleanroom, ITAR compliance, and AS9100D certification, underscoring its commitment to precision and quality in highly regulated environments. Recent personnel updates include the addition of a new Purchasing Agent, reflecting ongoing internal development as it expands its capabilities in field-ready, first-run solutions.