DOTI becomes the only independent optics shop supplying massive collimating optics to simulation. DOTI's current capability is to manufacture optics to a 90+" aperture. DOTI is working with its customers, and evaluating opportunities to address increased manufacturing capacity. DOTI has only begun to explore this major shift in the flight simulation community with its customers. There will surely be additional news in early 2009.

DOTI agrees to purchase the entire grinding and polishing assets of Optical Products Development, a NY based optics manufacturing company. These large, customized machines will add new capacity at DOTI as well as to add new process features. The machines will be rigged out of their existing location, and will be integrated into DOTI processes in early 2009.

DOTI develops capability to polish even thinner glass materials for lightweight simulation optics. DOTI has successfully completed polish on multiple prototypes for various simulation requirements. Successful polishing experiments were accomplished in aperture to thickness ratios as high as 140:1. Normal optical processes would be designed around a 6:1 ratio. DOTI has plans to test to greater than 200:1 starting with substrate of greater than 50" aperture. These flat and polished mirror surfaces are currently being integrated with our PERMA backing panels and used in flight simulation applications for reflection of projected collimated projector fold mirrors.

DOTI improves the PERMA series of mirrors with the Ex-Pres PERMA. ExPres-PERMA stands for Extreme Precision PERMA mirror. The Ex-Pres PERMA mirror includes a DOTI high quality ground and polished mirror mounted on a lightweight rigid backer. These mirrors will work perfectly with extremely high resolution projection systems, and preserve the precision from your lens.

DOTI increases the LS³ product line with the option to laminate with acrylic. The LS³ product line is a great option for customers who are looking for quality optical components with the added benefit of structural strength and safety.

DOTI pioneers an ultra lightweight mirror product called PERMA. PERMA stands for Performance Enhanced Replacement of Mylar Applications. PERMA mirrors were developed as an improvement over Mylar mirrors which can stretch, sag, lose reflectivity, and quickly show signs of handling and use. PERMA mirrors employ a thin first surface mirror permanently bonded to a lightweight rigid panel. These lightweight panels include custom mounting points on either the backside or sides of the panel.