About Kaiser

Our Company

Kaiser Optical Systems, Inc. is a world leader in spectrographic instrumentation and applied holographic technology. Principal products include Raman sensors and instrumentation, advanced holographic components for spectroscopy, telecommunications, astronomy and ultra-fast sciences, and display systems for aircraft. Principal offices and the manufacturing facility are located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Our products and services are deployed throughout the world in such diverse applications as pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing, nanotechnology, telecommunications, education, homeland defense, deep-sea exploration and astronomy. From particles smaller than a human hair to objects as large as planets, our products are providing our customers unique insights into both today’s as well as “age-old” questions.

Kaiser Optical Systems was founded in 1979 to meet the need for diffractive or holographic optics for the Head-Up Display (HUD) market. Kaiser entered the spectroscopy market in 1990 with the introduction of the holographic notch filter. In 1993 Kaiser released their first Raman analyzer, the HoloProbe. The company was founded in 1979 and is a subsidiary of Rockwell Collins.

To better serve the European community, in 1998 Kaiser Optical Systems opened a new subsidiary in Europe. Kaiser Optical Systems SARL is located in Lyon, France. Kaiser Optical Systems SARL supervises our distributor network within Europe.

Our Mission

The Kaiser Optical Systems team is dedicated to providing global leadership in the products and technology we offer. We provide additional value through technology or engineering consultation. We are committed to delighting our customers by consistently exceeding their expectations. This is achieved by providing outstanding value in our products and continuous improvement of processes and services. Our Quality Management System (QMS) is certified to ISO 9001:2008 standards. View Kaiser's ISO certificate.

We work to create a culture characterized by cohesive teamwork. Integrity, honesty, clarity, and fairness are essential to the way we deal with our customers, our suppliers, and our teammates.