3/25/2015
- Office of Technical Assistance and Technology
Ophir Optics designs and produces a full range of high performance Infra‐red (IR) optical lenses and elements. Its products are used in electro‐optical systems for military, homeland security, commercial and industrial applications, ranging from Night Vision equipment to industrial metal processing. Ophir Optics has successfully utilized Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools and methodologies for a variety of projects, including toxics use reduction, at their manufacturing facility in North Andover, Massachusetts. As a result of this work, Ophir has reduced its use of toxic chemicals and generation of hazardous waste, and increased the energy efficiency of its manufacturing operations.
Office of Technical Assistance and Technology (OTA)
The Office of Technical Assistance and Technology works to support the growth of environmentally responsible manufacturing and production in the Commonwealth by encouraging businesses to better comply with environmental regulations, implement cost effective toxics use reduction, energy efficiency, water conservation, and other sustainable practices.