Celebrating World Metrology Day with Knight Optical’s Expert QA & Metrology Team
Today, 20th May 2026, is World Metrology Day, a global celebration of the science of measurement and the dedicated professionals who uphold the standards that keep industries moving forward. At Knight Optical, it’s the perfect opportunity to shine a well-deserved spotlight on the remarkable people behind our in-house metrology and quality assurance departments: the experts who work tirelessly to ensure that every optical component we deliver meets the exacting standards our customers depend on.
Meet the Team
Our metrology and QA operations are built on a foundation of deep expertise, rigorous training, and genuine passion for precision. Together, these two departments form an essential part of what makes Knight Optical a trusted partner to engineers, researchers, and procurement professionals the world over.
Quality Assurance Department
- Martin Bailitis: QA Manager
- Simon Apps: QA Supervisor
- Nichola Western: Senior QA Technician
- Brad-Lee Nash: QA Technician
Metrology Department
- Nathan Cosbie-Ross: Metrology Supervisor
- Sophie Richards: Senior Metrology Technician
- Marvin Bana: Metrology Technician
- Alistair Shelley: Technical Administrator
From management to technician level, every member of these teams plays a vital role in upholding the quality promise that Knight Optical makes to our customers.
Quality You Can Count On
Whether you’re ordering a standard, off-the-shelf component or commissioning a fully bespoke optic, you can rest assured that it will be stringently tested before it ever reaches your hands. In fact, our metrology department has an overall rejection rate of just 0.015%, demonstrating the incredibly high standards we’re able to achieve here at Knight Optical.
Our QA team applies the same meticulous standards to every single product that leaves our facility, no exceptions.
In-depth quality assurance is guarantee of our renowned metrology facilities and the highly experienced optical testing technicians who manage them. Our technicians have undergone extensive, specialised training to ensure that all optical components comply with customer specifications to the closest possible degree of accuracy, while also meeting our own demanding internal quality standards.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Our on-site metrology lab is equipped with some of the very best instrumentation the industry has to offer, with devices capable of measuring the most complex materials and precision optical surfaces with exceptional accuracy and repeatability.
But world-class equipment is only as good as the people operating it. At Knight Optical, our instruments are in the hands of knowledgeable, highly qualified specialists — technicians who not only know how to use the technology but understand the optical science behind it. That combination of cutting-edge tools and deep technical expertise means our customers receive results they can truly rely on.
Take the Tour
The video below, expertly presented by Nathan Cosbie-Ross, our Metrology Supervisor, gives you a tour of our metrology lab, detailing the machines and capabilities we have on-site and gives you a clear idea of what we’re able to test for to ensure you receive products from us ready to perform.
Thank You to Our Metrology and QA Teams
On this World Metrology Day, we want to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you to Martin, Simon, Nichola, Brad-Lee, Nathan, Sophie, Marvin, and Alistair, whose dedication and precision underpin everything we do. The work you do might not always be visible to the end customer, but its impact absolutely is, in every component that performs exactly as it should.
Interested in learning more about our metrology services? Get in touch with our team today. Alternatively, browse our range of optics, safe in the knowledge they’ll reach you ready to perform exactly as you need.