About Raytheon ELCAN

Raytheon ELCAN Optical Technologies is a fully integrated, global provider of precision optics for Medical, Defense & Security, Industrial, Commercial and Entertainment customers.

With a legacy spanning more than 160 years in the design and fabrication of high precision optics, Raytheon ELCAN Optical Technologies' founding companies include Ernst Leitz (Germany) and Hughes Aircraft (U.S.A.). Raytheon ELCAN is an acronym for Ernst Leitz CANada. The name is synonymous with quality, innovation and performance. Optics by Raytheon ELCAN are found in the most demanding, high-precision optical systems in the world.

Today, Raytheon ELCAN is part of the Raytheon group of companies and operates in over 325,000 square feet of manufacturing space facilities in Midland Ontario.

Raytheon ELCAN provides custom-engineered opto-electronic and opto-mechanical design and high-volume, contract manufacturing capabilities, design and engineering services to assist customers in co-engineering performance solutions, manufacturing efficiencies and superior design approaches to applied optics.

Raytheon ELCAN is admired for its customer-centric culture and dedication to operational excellence. The histories and cultures of the legacy companies s all contribute to Raytheon ELCAN's strength, credibility and image.

Mission Statement: Be the most admired global supplier of high-precision optical systems, meeting all of our customer's needs for highest quality, best value and reliability.

Vision Statement: Merging the brightest minds and best technologies to harness the power of light for our customers.

A Raytheon Company Raytheon ELCAN Optical Technologies is part of Raytheon Network Centric Systems Read More >> Our Culture Raytheon 6Sigma, EHS, Diversity, Vision, Strategy, Goals and Values Read More >>
History & Milestones Not many companies can boast of being on the cutting edge of tomorrow's technology today and also of having an accomplished history that goes back over 160 years...but Raytheon ELCAN Optical Technologies is no ordinary company. Read More >> Customer Bulletins One of the attributes that distinguishes Raytheon ELCAN scientists and engineers is the fact that they’re never completely satisfied with a particular solution. That’s because in today’s ever-changing global market, new customer requirements are always emerging. Read More >>
Certifications Raytheon ELCAN’s total quality management system is governed by demanding certifications. Read More >> Directions Google Maps and printable directions to each of our facilities. Read More >>