IR AR Coating Services

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Infrared Anti-Reflection Coating Solutions

Advanced IR Coatings Engineered for Superior Optical Performance

Andover Corporation delivers high-performance infrared anti-reflective coatings that reduce surface reflection from 36% to less than 1%. Our multi-technology approach ensures optimal transmission and durability across the 2-14μm range.

Key Capabilities:

  • Multiple deposition technologies including e-beam, sputtering, and resistance evaporation for optimized performance
  • Comprehensive substrate compatibility: Germanium, Silicon, ZnSe, ZnS, Sapphire, and exotic IR materials
  • Environmental testing from -192°C to +500°C with proven stability
  • Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) options for extreme durability
  • Full in-house fabrication, coating, and testing services

Applications:

  • Thermal Imaging Systems
  • Defense & Aerospace
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Medical Diagnostics
  • Spectroscopy Instruments

Our vertically integrated manufacturing process, combined with AS9100 certification and comprehensive quality control, ensures consistent performance and rapid turnaround for your most demanding infrared applications.

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Why Choose Andover for Infrared AR Coatings?

Andover Corporation's extensive polishing and fabrication capabilities combine advanced automation with precision craftsmanship. Our comprehensive in-house facilities enable us to handle projects of any scale while maintaining strict quality control throughout every step of the manufacturing process.

Advanced IR Coating Technologies

Our infrared anti-reflective coatings utilize multiple deposition technologies, including ion-assisted e-beam, resistance evaporation, and magnetron sputtering. This versatile approach allows us to optimize coatings for specific IR applications while maintaining exceptional durability and environmental stability across the 2-14μm range.

Comprehensive Substrate Compatibility

We routinely apply IR AR coatings to a wide variety of infrared-transmitting materials including:

  • Germanium and Silicon
  • Zinc Selenide and Zinc Sulfide
  • Sapphire and Calcium Fluoride
  • Custom and exotic IR materials

Industry-Leading Performance

  • Reduces reflection from 36% to less than 1% per surface
  • Wavelength range: 2μm to 14μm
  • Environmental testing from -192°C to +500°C
  • Broad-band AR options for maximum transmission
  • Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coatings available for extreme durability

Quality-Focused

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 aerospace, defense, and commercial applications.

Custom Fabrication Solutions

Expert optical manufacturing from concept to finished component

Our comprehensive fabrication capabilities combine advanced automation with expert craftsmanship to deliver precision optical components. Our vertically integrated facility maintains complete quality control throughout the manufacturing process, ensuring superior results and faster turnaround times.

Precision Polishing

Achieve transmitted wavefront errors down to 1/10 wave and parallelism to within a few seconds of arc.

CNC Machining

3-axis machining centers for complex tooling and rapid fabrication of custom components.

Optical Filter Dicing

Dicing services for all our products, with sizes as small as 1.0 mm squares.

Custom Fabrication

Tailored solutions for unique optical components using a variety of materials.

With in-house fabrication capabilities ranging from 2mm to 350mm, Andover's fully automated CNC equipment can produce exactly what you need, using the optical material of your choice

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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Precision Optical Solutions

Engineering excellence in every optical coating

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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