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Our Team

We are an interdisciplinary, globally-⁠diverse team of engineers, scientists, creatives, and investors who share a drive to build a company with purpose.

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Our Story

Spun out from MIT, our journey began with patented technology, a group of like-minded individuals, and a goal of breaking the boundary between design and manufacturing. Throughout the years, we've been launching new products, expanding our R&D capabilities, and steadily scaling our manufacturing capacity.

2019

OPT Industries Founded

OPT officially spins out of MIT and moves down the street into its first space in Cambridge MA. The team produces its first collection of materials for a sample box that showcases the microscale precision and unique forms enabled by its proprietary technology
2020

Initial Product Launch

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, OPT delivers hundreds of thousands of units of its InstaSwab absorbent fluid sampling applicator. Later the same year, OPT introduces Lumofil for cosmetic applicators.
2021

Company Growth

OPT moves to a 14,000 sqft facility in Medford MA to support the growing product R&D and production needs.
2022

New Product Launch

OPT launches PolyBrush for use in vibratory conveyors
2023

Cosmetic Expansion

OPT increases product offering significantly for Cosmetics industry. New products include flockless applicators, false lashes and more.