Focus on Precision

We're back! Season 2 of Focus on Precision is officially kicking off, and Clay Schwabe joins Justin Starbird to dive deep into the massive changes happening at Precision Optics (POC) and across the med tech and defense industries.  Tune in as Clay gives us the lowdown on POC’s big growth spurt and corporate HQ move, as well as the exciting rebranding of the micro optics division to "The L...

In this episode of Focus on Precision, host Justin Starbird kicks off the 2026 season with a look ahead to the industry's premier event: SPIE Photonics West in San Francisco. Joining the conversation are Janice Hunter from Precision Optics (POC) and Carlos Penalbert from Ross Optical. Together, they bridge the gap between high-level design engineering and global component sourcing, sharing the...

In this episode of Focus on Precision , host Justin Starbird and POC VP of Sales and Marketing Clay Schwabe sit down with the leadership team at Ross Optical to pull back the curtain on the critical bridge between global supply chains and high-precision engineering. Joining the conversation are Divi Mangadu , President of Ross Optical, and Carlos Penalbert , Sales and Coating Engineer. Together, t...

In this episode of Focus on Precision, host Justin Starbird welcomes back Clay Schwabe , VP of Business Development at Precision Optics , and special guest Tiffini Wittwer , COO and Founder of MedEdge, for an in-depth discussion on one of the most challenging and rapidly evolving parts of medical device innovation: regulatory strategy. Tiffini brings over two decades of experience in clinical, reg...

Go behind the scenes and discover the critical technical capability that sets Precision Optics Corporation (POC) apart! In this exclusive episode of the Focus on Precision podcast, we sit down with CEO Joe Forkey and Richard Cyr from the Micro-Optics Laboratory. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the Optics Lab. The engine of POC's innovation, to reveal the secrets behind manufacturin...

Medical device imaging is evolving faster than ever and the innovators driving that change are sharing their insights!  On this episode of the Focus on Precision Podcast, host Justin Starbird sits down with Tony Watson , COO of Xenocor, and Clay Schwabe , VP of Precision Optics, ahead of their upcoming webinar “ Current Trends in Medical Device Imaging ”, happening October 1st at 11:00 AM Eastern,...

Explore the future of surgery on this captivating episode of the Focus on Precision podcast! Join us as Clay Schwabe , VP of Sales & Marketing for Precision Optics sits down with Chris Prentice , Chief Commercial Officer at LEM Surgical . In this must-listen episode, you'll discover: The Game-Changing Difference: Why hard tissue robotics is a whole new ballgame compared to soft tissue, and...

In this episode of the Focus on Precision Podcast , powered by Precision Optics, hosts Justin Starbird and Clay Schawbe sit down with two key leaders from OMNIVISION: Ehsan Ayar , Senior Staff Marketing Manager for Medical, and Bobby Johnson , Staff Medical Account Manager. Together, they explore how OMNIVISION has grown into a global leader in image sensor technology, with over 15 billion sensors...

In this episode of Focus on Precision , host Justin Starbird is joined by Steve Everly of Informa Markets to explore why MD&M East continues to be a premier destination for innovators in medical technology and manufacturing. Recorded ahead of the 2025 event, this conversation dives into how the NYC show has evolved, the strategic value it offers exhibitors, attendees, and what’s new this year,...

In this exciting episode of Focus on Precision , host Justin Starbird is joined by Tom Salemi , Editorial Director of DeviceTalks , and Clay Schwabe , Vice President of Business Development at Precision Optics (POC), for an in-depth conversation about the future of medical imaging, innovation in device development, and what to expect at this year's DeviceTalks Boston. Tom shares the inside sto...

Bringing a new medical imaging device to market is no small feat—until now. In this episode, Justin Starbird is joined by Janice Hunter , National Director of Business Development, and Clay Schwabe , VP of Sales & Marketing at Precision Optics , to explore how the Unity Platform is reshaping the way medical imaging devices are developed, scaled, and brought to market. Precision Optics has long...

Bringing an innovative medical imaging device to market has never been faster, more efficient, or less risky—and the Unity Platform is leading the way. In this episode, Justin Starbird sits down with Heather Hodges (Project Manager), Ben Roy (Systems Engineer), and Ryan Goslin (Electrical Engineer) of Precision Optics to discuss the groundbreaking Unity Platform—a modular optical solution designed...

In this episode, Justin Starbird sits down with Joe Forkey, CEO of Precision Optics , and Jon Everett, VP of Engineering, to unveil a game-changing innovation in medical imaging: The Unity Platform . For decades, bringing new medical imaging devices to market has been slow, costly, and risky—until now. The Unity Platform flips the script on traditional development, offering a modular, proven archi...

The Focus on Precision podcast explores the transformative role of optical technologies in shaping the future of defense strategies and medical innovations. Hosted by Precision Optics, this podcast will bring together industry leaders, engineers, and innovators to discuss cutting-edge advancements in optical system design and manufacturing. We uncover the science and strategy behind the most sophi...