Anti-Reflective Coating

Maximizing Transmission, Minimizing Reflection

Advanced Anti-Reflective Coating Services

Maximizing Transmission, Minimizing Reflection From the UV to Far-IR

Andover Corporation specializes in providing high-quality anti-reflective (AR) coatings that significantly reduce surface reflections and enhance light transmission through optical components. Our AR coatings are essential for improving the performance of lenses, windows, and imaging optics by minimizing energy loss and eliminating ghost images caused by internal reflections.

Utilizing advanced deposition technologies such as magnetron sputtering, ion-assisted e-beam deposition, and resistance evaporation, we offer custom AR solutions across a broad spectral range, from 193nm to 14μm. Our coatings are applied to a variety of substrates, including BK-7, fused silica, germanium, silicon, sapphire, and more.

  • Reflection reduction to less than 0.1% at angles up to 50°

  • Broad wavelength coverage from UV to far-IR

  • Durable coatings with environmental stability

  • Custom solutions with typical lead times of 4-6 weeks

Partner with Andover Corporation to optimize your optical system's performance with our precision-engineered AR coatings.

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Why Choose Andover for AR Coatings?

Our anti-reflective coatings utilize multiple deposition technologies including magnetron sputtering, ion-assisted e-beam deposition, and resistance evaporation. This versatile approach allows us to optimize coatings for specific applications while maintaining exceptional durability and environmental stability across an industry-leading wavelength range from 193nm to 14μm.

Comprehensive Substrates

We routinely apply AR coatings to a wide variety of optical materials including:

  • BK-7 and Fused Silica
  • Germanium and Silicon
  • Chalcogenide Glass
  • Sapphire and Calcium Fluoride
  • Zinc Selenide and Zinc Sulfide
  • Custom and exotic materials

Industry-Leading Performance

  • Reduces reflections to <0.1% at angles up to 50°
  • Coverage from UV (193nm) through far-IR (14μm)
  • Environmental testing from -192°C to +500°C
  • Single-layer, V-coat, and broadband AR options
  • Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coatings available for extreme durability

 

Quality-Focused Manufacturing

Our vertically integrated process includes in-house polishing, coating, and testing capabilities. Every coating undergoes rigorous spectrophotometric analysis and environmental testing. With AS9100 certification and comprehensive quality control, we ensure consistent performance for demanding applications in aerospace, defense, medical, and commercial markets.

Custom Engineering Support

Our experienced engineering team works closely with customers to optimize AR coating designs for specific applications. From prototype to production, we provide technical guidance and documentation to ensure coating performance meets or exceeds requirements while maintaining efficient lead times of 4-6 weeks for most projects.

Custom Optical Solutions

From prototype to production, our engineering team works with you to develop the perfect optical solution for your application.

Wavelength Range: Custom coatings from 193nm to 14μm

Multiple Technologies: Ion-assisted e-beam, magnetron sputtering, and hybrid solutions

Substrate Options: Various materials including germanium, silicon, and sapphire

Quality Assured: AS9100 and ISO 9001 certified processes

Tell us about your requirements, and our engineering team will help develop the optimal solution.

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From aerospace to medical devices, our optical filters and coatings deliver superior performance with precision engineering and quality testing for your most demanding applications.
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