Advanced Coating Technologies

Industry-leading optical coating solutions

Optical Coating Capabilities

Precision optical coatings from UV to IR

With decades of experience and multiple advanced coating technologies, Andover Corporation delivers superior optical performance across the full spectrum — from 193 nm in the deep ultraviolet to 14 μm in the long-wave infrared. Our coating capabilities support both standard and exotic materials, ensuring optimal results for a wide range of applications.

  • Multiple advanced deposition technologies
  • Comprehensive UV to IR wavelength coverage
  • Extensive substrate material compatibility
  • Exceptional environmental stability
  • MIL-spec compliant durability

Our vertically integrated optical coating facility ensures consistent quality, faster turnaround times, and reliable performance, all backed by comprehensive in-house testing and optical characterization services.

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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Andover Insights & Innovations

Discovering new possibilities in optical filtering

BEAM Series: Trends in optics for Laser-Based Technology

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 Series: Trends in optics for Laser-Based Technology

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 Series: Trends in optics for Laser-Based Technology

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...

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