Precision Optical Fabrication

Industry-leading optical fabrication solutions

Optical Manufacturing Capabilities

Advanced fabrication from prototype to production

Our vertically integrated facility combines cutting-edge equipment with decades of expertise to deliver precision optical components and assemblies, from custom prototypes to high-volume production runs.
  • Automated processing systems
  • λ/10 surface accuracy
  • Class 1000 clean room assembly
  • Environmental qualification testing
  • Complete process traceability

Every component undergoes rigorous quality control and testing, ensuring consistent performance and reliability across all production volumes.

Optical Assemblies

Precision assembly and integration of complex optical systems, from prototypes to production volumes.

Key Capabilities

  • Custom opto-mechanical design and assembly
  • Complex multi-element systems
  • Precision alignment and testing
  • Environmental qualification testing
  • Full documentation and traceability
  • ISO 9001:2015 certified processes

Polishing & Fabrication

Advanced optical fabrication capabilities for precision components across a wide range of materials and specifications.

Key Capabilities

  • Double-sided polishing capability
  • Multiple substrate materials
  • Custom shapes and sizes
  • High precision beveling
  • Surface quality to 10-5 scratch-dig
  • Automated process control

High-Volume Optical Fabrication

Automated manufacturing processes optimized for consistent quality in high-volume production runs.

Key Capabilities

  • Automated batch processing
  • Statistical process control
  • High-volume inspection
  • Rapid prototyping to production
  • Just-in-time manufacturing
  • Complete lot traceability

From Prototype to Production

Custom Fabrication and High-Volume Manufacturing

Our vertically integrated facility handles both specialized custom projects and large-scale production runs with consistent quality and short lead times.
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LiDAR Optical Filters for Remote Sensing and Mapping

Semiconductor & Advanced Manufacturing

Machine Vision & Industrial Automation

Military & Defense Systems

Biomedical & Life Sciences

Aerospace & Space Optics | Andover

Astronomy & Space

Quality isn't just a metric

- it's our foundation.

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Industry-leading quality
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Traceability
Complete documentation
ISO 9001:2015

ISO 9001:2015

Quality Management

 AS9100:2016

AS9100:2016

Aerospace Standard

 ITAR Registered

ITAR Registered

Defense Compliance

Andover Insights & Innovations

Discovering new possibilities in optical filtering

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