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EOTECH Opens New Engineering Tech Center in Orofino, Idaho

EOTECH Opens New Engineering Tech Center in Orofino, Idaho

Discover how EOTECH's new Orofino, Idaho-based Tech Center enhances research and development for cutting-edge sighting solutions.

By Hook & Barrel Staff
Published Mar. 1, 2025
Updated May 21, 2026

The company that’s been on the cutting edge of sighting solutions for hunters, shooters, and military and law enforcement organizations the world over is set to shine even brighter! EOTECH INSIDER has dominated the electro-optics technology market over the last decade; however, they aren't done growing just yet.

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High-Tech EOTECH Optics Lab  

Assortment of EOTECH products
Clockwise from top left: EOTECH HWS EXPS2 Holographic sight; EOTECH Vudu series rifle scope in action on an AR-15; EOTECH Thermal BinoNV-W with Wilcox G24; EOTECH OGL (On-Gun-Laser).

EOTECH, the leader in electro-optics technology, has experienced exceptional growth over the last decade. In recent years, EOTECH diversified into magnified scopes, micro red dots, night-vision and thermal systems, and on-gun laser devices. Additionally, in 2022, EOTECH added a manufacturing center that develops cutting-edge digital sensor systems.

To support these programs and future growth, EOTECH is proud to announce the opening of their new Tech Center located in Orofino, Idaho. This state-of-the-art workspace will provide research and development, engineering design and sustainment, testing, and prototype capabilities for all EOTECH product categories.

“We are thrilled to open our new Tech Center in Orofino, an area that will be the conduit between our headquarters in Michigan and our sensor factory in California,” said Aaron Hampton, President of Product Development. “This facility provides us with the talent and opportunity to plant the growth initiatives for the company's next phase of our development. We strive to inspire new technology-driven solutions, and this investment will accelerate innovation and the development of new solutions for our core and emerging markets.”

EOTECH Tech Center Details

EOTECH Vudu 4-12x36 FFP

Officially opened February 26, 2025, this 4,200 square-foot facility includes a sophisticated optics lab outfitted with cleanroom flow hoods, optical breadboard, collimators, high-purity nitrogen, and various tools to assemble, test, and rework weapon sights and camera systems. 

The mechanical lab includes small-scale machining, an inspection area with a granite table, plus a physical and optical metrology system. For more, visit eotechinc.com and stay connected as their latest products drop at the Hook & Barrel INSIDER page.

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