Kasalis

Kasalis specializes in the design and production of advanced manufacturing systems used for the active alignment, assembly, and testing of optical and optoelectronic devices. Founded in 2011 by Justin Roe, Aaron Israelski, Mark Kozak, and Rich By, the company was established with a vision to create more flexible and cost-effective active alignment automation systems. The founders brought extensive experience to the venture; for instance, Justin Roe had a background in electrical and mechanical engineering and previously held leadership roles at technology companies like Automation Engineering Inc. and Aaron Israelski's expertise is in mechanical engineering, automation, and systems engineering.

In May 2015, Kasalis was acquired by Jabil, a global manufacturing solutions provider, but continues to operate as a distinct technology division, retaining its startup-like entrepreneurial approach while benefiting from the resources of a Fortune 200 company. This acquisition provided Kasalis with the ability to scale its operations and access a global manufacturing footprint.

The company's core business revolves around its proprietary PIXID line of active alignment platforms. These systems precisely position lenses and other optical components in up to six degrees of freedom to achieve optimal performance for products where image and light projection quality are critical. Kasalis serves a diverse client base across the consumer electronics, automotive, and industrial sectors. Its technology is integral to manufacturing a wide range of products, including smartphone cameras, AR/VR headsets, LiDAR systems for autonomous vehicles, automotive displays, and medical devices. The business model involves providing these customizable manufacturing systems and platforms to clients, enabling them to bring new products to market quickly. Kasalis also offers a suite of services including prototyping, process development, tooling design, and factory support to guide customers from the initial design phase to mass production.

Keywords: active alignment, optical alignment systems, optoelectronics manufacturing, precision assembly, camera module assembly, LiDAR manufacturing, AR/VR hardware, 3D sensing technology, machine vision, automation systems, Jabil, PIXID, opto-electronic devices, consumer electronics manufacturing, automotive cameras, gesture recognition, advanced manufacturing, optical engineering, projection systems, robotics automation