# The Partner Companies buys Advanced CNC to expand Optiforms’ machining capacity The acquisition adds equipment and engineering capabilities to TPC’s optics business, which already makes components for aerospace, defense and other markets. Published 2026-10-20 by TGOs. Canonical: https://tgos.io/news/2026/10/20/the-partner-companies-buys-advanced-cnc-to-expand-optiforms/ The Partner Companies (TPC) has acquired Advanced CNC Industries, a precision machining and engineering company in Temecula, California, to expand capabilities at its Optiforms optics business in the same city.[1] TPC announced the acquisition Oct. 20, 2026, without disclosing a purchase price.[1] Optiforms already makes custom metal components for aerospace, defense and other markets and has multi-axis CNC machining capabilities.[2][3] TPC plans to strengthen that operation with Advanced CNC’s in-house milling, turning, programming and engineering capabilities.[1] Advanced CNC was founded in 2023 by David Swanson, who will remain with the company through the transition.[1] ## Why it matters TPC Group President Travis Wood said the acquisition gives Optiforms greater production capacity.[1] The company says the added equipment and capabilities will help meet growing demand for precision optical components.[1] ## Sources 1. The Partner Companies: TPC Acquires Advanced CNC Industries (PR Newswire, Oct. 20, 2026) 2. Optiforms: Home 3. Optiforms: CNC machining