Industries served
Optical
IMS has a broad variety of solutions for handling all your company's needs when it comes to optics — from optimizing existing optical manufacturing processes to designing a new system with automatic feeding into all of your process machines.
The challenge
IMS has a broad variety of solutions for handling all your company's needs when it comes to optics — from optimizing existing optical manufacturing processes to designing a new system with automatic feeding into all of your process machines.
We use specialty chains specifically for the handling of optical trays, which eliminate the typical tray accumulating noise. Our optical systems are designed to streamline your manufacturing process while reducing your labor costs. Our conveyors are made to tolerate the gentle handling of optical trays, which means your products will be sorted and moved with care.
Our systems are very modular and can be designed to work with your current workstation set-ups. Let our system designers assist you in optimizing your layout to minimize your floor space without compromising your process.
Our systems are built to handle delicate products with small-product management, the ability to connect to work stations for steps in the process that must be done by hand, and the ability to safely transport and package your goods for shipment.
What we bring
Built for this environment
- Specialty chains that eliminate typical tray-accumulating noise
- Automatic feeding into your process machines
- Modular design that works around existing workstations
- Energy friendly, with increased safety for products and employees
How we help
Practical solutions for every process machine
Ask about our solutions for Tapers, Blockers, Generators, Lasers, Polishers, De-Tapers, De-Blockers, Coaters, Edgers and more.
Let us help you save time and money with a custom system built to meet your optical company's needs. We recently automated the SVS Vision optical lab in Michigan — an effort that resulted in improvements in throughput and a significant reduction in cost.
Recent work
Tray stacking and de-stacking, automated.
Our optical tray stacking and de-stacking unit is engineered to bring control and consistency to tray handling inside the lab. Designed with flexibility in mind, it allows smooth accumulation and release of trays, helping to balance upstream and downstream processes without disruption.
Whether you are feeding into surfacing, coating or edging equipment, maintaining a steady flow is critical. By automating the stacking and de-stacking, we reduce manual handling, minimize bottlenecks and create a more predictable workflow across the line.
Built on a modular platform, these units can be configured to fit tight footprints while still maintaining high throughput and gentle product handling. If you are looking to improve flow, reduce labor, or add buffering within your optical lab, we are here to support.
Let's design the line around your product.
Send us your product size, throughput target and floor plan. Our engineers will come back with a layout, a footprint and a number.