Testing & Measurement

Industry-leading measurement capabilities ensuring precise characterization and verification of optical components and systems.

Precision Quality Control

Advanced measurement capabilities from UV to IR

Our comprehensive testing facility combines advanced spectrophotometry, custom-designed interferometry, and environmental testing capabilities to ensure precise characterization and verification of optical components. From automated broadband measurements to ultra-high-resolution analysis, we deliver complete quality assurance across all specifications.

Core Measurement Capabilities:
  • Custom-designed tunable interferometer (350nm-1100nm range)
  • Cryogenic testing capabilities (77°K to 500°K)
  • High-precision spectrophotometry with angular measurement
  • Environmental chambers for temperature and humidity testing
  • Advanced inclusion and defect detection systems

Equipment & Instrumentation:

  • Cary 7000 spectrophotometer for absolute specular reflection
  • Mitutoyo optical comparator systems
  • Custom-designed inclusion testing equipment
  • Zygo laser interferometer suite
  • Environmental test chambers (-62°C to +500°C)
  • Optical alignment and calibration systems

Our custom-designed measurement systems and comprehensive testing protocols ensure complete characterization of optical components, from material quality to spectral performance. This integrated approach enables verification of all customer specifications while meeting rigorous military and aerospace standards, providing documented assurance of component quality and performance.

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.

Quality isn't just a metric

- it's our foundation.

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