Syntec Optics (Nasdaq: OPTX) CEO to Speak to Global Leaders about Future of Advanced Optics

Rhea-AI Summary

Syntec Optics (Nasdaq: OPTX) announced its Chairman and CEO will speak at the Optica Industry Summit on Advanced Optics, co-hosted by Optica and Corning, on March 24–25, 2026 at the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, New York.

The presentation is in Session 2: "Manufacturing Across Scales" on March 24 at 11:15 AM and will address bridging macro-scale production with nano-scale, wafer-level manufacturing using methods such as molding, replication, and laser processing. The summit gathers developers and end users across space, automotive, semiconductor lithography, defense, biomedical, communications, and consumer sectors to discuss adoption barriers for DOEs, metamaterials, and micro-structured surfaces.

News Market Reaction

-9.68%

19 alerts

-9.68% News Effect

-18.9% Trough in 25 hr 18 min

-$17M Valuation Impact

$156M Market Cap

0.2x Rel. Volume

On the day this news was published, OPTX declined 9.68%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -18.9% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 19 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $17M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $156M at that time.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Summit dates: March 24–25, 2026 Presentation time: 11:15 AM Company history: Over two decades +1 more

4 metrics

Summit dates March 24–25, 2026 Optica Industry Summit on Advanced Optics schedule

Presentation time 11:15 AM Session 2 'Manufacturing Across Scales' on March 24

Company history Over two decades Horizontal and vertical integration experience cited by Syntec

Prior keynote year 2024 Chairman and CEO keynote on optics and photonics in Malaga, Spain

Market Reality Check

Price: $5.83 Vol: Volume 1,793,931 is about...

low vol

$5.83 Last Close

Volume Volume 1,793,931 is about 0.27x the 20-day average of 6,643,244, indicating relatively light trading ahead of this announcement. low

Technical Shares at 4.44 are trading above the 200-day MA of 1.76, reflecting a prior uptrend despite the recent -4.1% move.

Peers on Argus

OPTX declined 4.1% while several optical/electronic component peers also traded ...

OPTX declined 4.1% while several optical/electronic component peers also traded lower today (e.g., DSWL -0.43%, ELTK -0.33%, NEON -2.08%, WBX -0.67%, HOLO -0.71%), suggesting broader sector weakness rather than stock-specific pressure tied to this conference announcement.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jan 06 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Jan 06	Defense AR order	Positive	+7.9%	New AI-powered military AR headset optics order and market growth framing.
Dec 16	Defense AR contract	Positive	+2.9%	OEM order for next‑gen AR/XR soldier optics and technology credentials.
Dec 08	Space optics order	Positive	+11.6%	New <b>$1.9M</b> LEO satellite optics order and recurring volume commentary.
Nov 14	Earnings call notice	Negative	-19.4%	Q3 2025 metrics and near‑zero EBITDA after increased labor and overhead.
Nov 13	Q3 2025 results	Negative	-2.7%	Lower gross profit, net loss of <b>$1.4M</b>, and limited cash resources.

Pattern Detected

News-driven moves have generally aligned with the tone of announcements: defense/space contract wins saw multi-percent gains, while financial updates and guidance led to declines.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, Syntec Optics has highlighted growing positions in defense and space optics alongside mixed but stabilizing financial results. On Nov 13, 2025, it reported Q3 net sales of $6.95M, gross profit of $0.9M, and a net loss of $1.4M, with Q4 2025 revenue guided to $7.3–$8.0M. Subsequent releases detailed a new $1.9M Low Earth Orbit satellite optics order and expanding defense AR/XR contracts, each prompting positive price reactions. The current optics summit speaking engagement fits the narrative of positioning Syntec as a thought leader within these growth markets.

Market Pulse Summary

The stock moved -9.7% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite this non-finan...

Analysis

The stock moved -9.7% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite this non-financial conference announcement fits a pattern where the stock has been sensitive to broader sentiment and prior financial disclosures, including a Q3 net loss of $1.4M and modest liquidity. The event mainly enhances thought-leadership in areas like nano-optics and photonics rather than immediately impacting revenue. Historically, contract wins produced sharp gains (up to 11.59%), while earnings-related updates led to declines, so weakness after a softer catalyst may reflect investors prioritizing execution and balance-sheet progress over visibility events.

Key Terms

nano-engineered wave optics, diffractive optical elements (DOEs), metamaterials, micro-structured surfaces, +2 more

6 terms

nano-engineered wave optics technical

"As nano-engineered wave optics emerge from ray-based designs, manufacturers face a critical challenge"

Nano-engineered wave optics is the design and fabrication of tiny structures measured in billionths of a meter that steer and shape light waves to perform functions such as focusing, filtering or sensing. Investors should care because these engineered surfaces can replace bulky optical parts with thinner, cheaper and more energy-efficient alternatives—think of rearranging tiles to redirect water flow—and so can enable new products, reduce manufacturing costs and create intellectual property that drives revenue growth.

diffractive optical elements (DOEs) technical

"novel optical technologies such as diffractive optical elements (DOEs), metamaterials, and micro-structured surfaces"

Diffractive optical elements (DOEs) are small, precisely patterned surfaces or components that shape and redirect light by bending it into specific patterns, much like a tiny sculpted stencil for beams. Investors care because DOEs can improve product performance, reduce size and weight, and lower manufacturing or energy costs in devices from sensors to displays; their use can influence a company’s product competitiveness, margins, and market opportunities.

metamaterials technical

"novel optical technologies such as diffractive optical elements (DOEs), metamaterials, and micro-structured surfaces"

Engineered materials whose internal structure is designed to produce physical behaviors not found in natural materials, such as unusual control of light, sound or heat. For investors, metamaterials matter because they can enable entirely new or drastically improved products — think thinner antennas, better sensors, or materials that redirect waves like a custom-shaped shield — creating fresh markets, licensing opportunities and competitive advantage for businesses that commercialize them.

micro-structured surfaces technical

"novel optical technologies such as diffractive optical elements (DOEs), metamaterials, and micro-structured surfaces"

Micro-structured surfaces are engineered materials whose tops are patterned at microscopic scales—tiny ridges, pits or bumps—designed to change how a surface interacts with liquids, light, cells or wear. Investors should care because these microscopic patterns can give products clear advantages (better drug delivery, anti-fog coatings, improved device performance), creating competitive differentiation, manufacturing challenges, regulatory scrutiny and potential intellectual property value that affect costs and market adoption.

photonics integrated circuits technical

"He spoke about the emergence of photonics integrated circuits and how optics supports"

Photonics integrated circuits are chips that route and process light signals instead of electrical current, packing lasers, waveguides and detectors onto a single small piece of material much like a computer chip does for electrons. They matter to investors because they can deliver much faster data transfer, lower energy costs and new sensing capabilities for telecommunications, data centers, autonomous vehicles and medical devices—potentially creating high-growth markets and efficiency gains for companies that use or make them.

Quantum Computing technical

"including Quantum Computing and Artificial Intelligence"

Quantum computing is a type of advanced technology that uses the principles of quantum physics to perform calculations much faster than traditional computers. It can process vast amounts of information simultaneously, potentially solving complex problems that are currently impossible or take too long with regular computers. For investors, this technology could lead to breakthroughs in areas like cryptography, data analysis, and optimization, impacting financial markets and security systems.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OPTX) (“Syntec Optics” or the “Company”), a leading provider of technology products to defense, biomedical, communications, and consumer end-market leaders, today announced its Chairman and CEO shall speak at the upcoming Optica Industry Summit on Advanced Optics, co-hosted by Optica and Corning Inc.

The summit, taking place March 24–25, 2026, at the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, New York, brings together global industry leaders to discuss the macro-scale optical products and the emergence of nano-scale compact, scalable solutions defined by wave principles.

Matt Carey, VP of Business Development and Delivery, said, " Syntec Optics will participate in the conversation to shape the future. Our Chairman and CEO shall present during Session 2: "Manufacturing Across Scales," scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, at 11:15 AM.

As nano-engineered wave optics emerge from ray-based designs, manufacturers face a critical challenge: bridging macro-scale production with nano-scale precision. Global experts will gather to explore how established methods—such as molding, replication, and laser processing—can be adapted and integrated with wafer-level production to enable the next generation of optical systems.

"We are at a pivotal moment where the boundaries between macro-optics and nano-optics are blurring," said Joel Lawther, Sr. Program Engineer, Syntec Optics. "For mass adoption of advanced optical systems in consumer electronics, defense, and healthcare, we must master the convergence of these manufacturing worlds. Syntec Optics can share how we are leveraging over two decades of horizontal and vertical integration to provide scalability solutions."

The summit is an exclusive event connecting developers and end users from sectors including space, automotive, and semiconductor lithography. It aims to clarify adoption barriers for novel optical technologies such as diffractive optical elements (DOEs), metamaterials, and micro-structured surfaces. 

Syntec's Chairman and CEO delivered the keynote address in 2024 on the future of optics and photonics to global leaders in Malaga, Spain. He spoke about the emergence of photonics integrated circuits and how optics supports the deployment of many next-generation technologies, including Quantum Computing and Artificial Intelligence. 

About Syntec Optics

Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OPTX), headquartered in Rochester, NY, is one of the largest custom and diverse end-market optics and photonics manufacturers in the United States. Operating for over two decades, Syntec Optics runs a state-of-the-art facility with extensive core capabilities of various optics manufacturing processes, both horizontally and vertically integrated, to provide a competitive advantage for mission-critical OEMs. As more products become light-enabled, Syntec Optics continues to add more product lines, including recent Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite optics for communication, lightweight night vision goggle optics for defense, biomedical optics for diagnostics and surgery, and data center optics for Artificial Intelligence. To learn more, visit www.syntecoptics.com.

About Optica

Optica (formerly OSA), Advancing Optics and Photonics Worldwide, is the society dedicated to promoting the generation, application, archiving, and dissemination of knowledge in the field. Founded in 1916, it is the leading organization for scientists, engineers, business professionals, students, and others interested in the science of light.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including certain financial forecasts and projections. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this press release, including statements as to the transactions contemplated by the business combination and related agreements, future results of operations and financial position, revenue and other metrics, planned products and services, business strategy and plans, objectives of management for future operations of Syntec Optics, market size, and growth opportunities, competitive position and technological and market trends, are forward-looking statements. Some of these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words, including “may,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “will,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “predict,” “plan,” “targets,” “projects,” “could,” “would,” “continue,” “forecast” or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar expressions. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors (some of which are beyond the control of Syntec Optics), which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are based upon estimates, forecasts and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Syntec Optics and its management, as the case may be, are inherently uncertain and many factors may cause the actual results to differ materially from current expectations which include, but are not limited to: 1) risk outlined in any prior SEC filings; 2) ability of Syntec Optics to successfully increase market penetration into its target markets; 3) the addressable markets that Syntec Optics intends to target do not grow as expected; 4) the loss of any key executives; 5) the loss of any relationships with key suppliers including suppliers abroad; 6) the loss of any relationships with key customers; 7) the inability to protect Syntec Optics’ patents and other intellectual property; 8) the failure to successfully execute manufacturing of announced products in a timely manner or at all, or to scale to mass production; 9) costs related to any further business combination; 10) changes in applicable laws or regulations; 11) the possibility that Syntec Optics may be adversely affected by other economic, business and/or competitive factors; 12) Syntec Optics’ estimates of its growth and projected financial results for the future and meeting or satisfying the underlying assumptions with respect thereto; 13) the impact of any pandemic, including any mutations or variants thereof and the Russian/Ukrainian or Israeli conflict, and any resulting effect on business and financial conditions; 14) inability to complete any investments or borrowings in connection with any organic or inorganic growth; 15) the potential for events or circumstances that result in Syntec Optics’ failure to timely achieve the anticipated benefits of Syntec Optics’ customer arrangements; and 16) other risks and uncertainties set forth in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in prior SEC filings including registration statement on Form S-4 filed with the SEC. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Nothing in this press release should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Syntec Optics does not give any assurance that Syntec Optics will achieve its expected results. Syntec Optics does not undertake any duty to update these forward-looking statements except as otherwise required by law.

For further information, please contact:

Investor Relations

InvestorRelations@syntecoptics.com

SOURCE: Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OPTX)

FAQ

When will Syntec Optics (OPTX) present at the Optica Industry Summit in 2026?

Syntec Optics (OPTX) will present on March 24, 2026 at 11:15 AM during Session 2: "Manufacturing Across Scales."

What topics will Syntec Optics (OPTX) cover in the March 24, 2026 presentation?

The presentation will cover bridging macro-scale production with nano-scale manufacturing and methods like molding, replication, laser processing, and wafer-level integration.

Where is the Optica Industry Summit on Advanced Optics taking place on March 24–25, 2026?

The summit will be held at the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, New York.

Which industries will benefit from the manufacturing themes Syntec Optics (OPTX) will discuss?

The summit focuses on adoption across space, automotive, semiconductor lithography, defense, biomedical, communications, and consumer markets.

Has Syntec Optics (OPTX) spoken at similar global events before?

Yes, Syntec's Chairman and CEO delivered a keynote in 2024 on the future of optics and photonics to global leaders in Malaga, Spain.