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BEAM: Breakthroughs – How Andover Corporation’s Advanced Coating Technology Powers NASA’s PUNCH Mission
In the demanding realm of space-based solar observation, precision optical components must withstand extreme conditions while delivering uncompromising performance. NASA's...

BEAM: Breakthroughs – When Precision Meets the Battlefield
How Andover's Dual-Band Optical Filters Power the Apache AH-64's Advanced Targeting Systems Part of our BEAM (Breakthroughs, Engineering, And Minds)...

BEAM Spotlight Series: Dave Litwinovich — Three Decades of Engineering Excellence
As part of our BEAM Spotlight Series (BEAM: Engineering), we're proud to highlight the people behind the precision-those who quietly push...

Building the Future of Photonics: An Interview with Dr. Bárbara Buades of MEETOPTICS
t Andover Corporation, we're always inspired by innovators who are reshaping the future of photonics. We recently had the chance...

Thomas Grubb – Ireland’s Optical Pioneer
This St. Patrick's Day, we celebrate Thomas Grubb, a pioneering Irish optical engineer whose groundbreaking telescope designs shaped modern astronomy....

Optical Filters for Wildfire Management
Wildfires are among nature's most destructive forces, leaving behind devastation that impacts lives, ecosystems, and infrastructure. At Andover Corporation, we...

How Optical Technology Keeps Us Safe in Winter Weather
Winter weather introduces a range of challenges, from sudden snowstorms to hazardous icy roads. Advances in optical technology are helping...

Reliable Alternatives to Germanium for Infrared Optics
Germanium has been a key material in infrared optics for decades, valued for its excellent transmission properties and thermal conductivity....

The Role of Optical Components in Thanksgiving Dinner
The Role of Optical Components in Thanksgiving Dinner The Role of Optical Components in Thanksgiving Dinner Published by Andover Corporation on Nov 26,...

Celebrating Italian-American Heritage in Optical Science: The Legacy of L.M. Narducci
The Legacy of L.M. Narducci Celebrating Italian-American Heritage in Optical Science: The Legacy of L.M. Narducci Published by Andover Corporation on Oct 4,...

Enhancing Precision in Defense: Optical Components for Targeting Pods
In the rapidly evolving world of defense technology, targeting pods play a pivotal role in modern military operations. These advanced...

Celebrating National Aviation Day
National Aviation Day, celebrated every year on August 19th, was established in 1939 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to commemorate...

Space-Qualified Optical Filters
In the unforgiving environment of space, the reliability and precision of optical components can make or break a mission. At...
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