Optical Assemblies

Engineered solutions with uncompromising quality standards

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Precision Optical Assemblies & Integration

Advanced optical assemblies driving innovation across industries

Optical assemblies are integrated modules that combine multiple precision optical components into a single, aligned unit designed to perform specific optical functions. Andover Corporation builds high-performance optical assemblies that support a wide range of systems, from laboratory instruments to industrial and aerospace applications.

Our optical assemblies bring together precision optics, coatings, and mechanical alignment to meet demanding application requirements. By controlling component relationships and tolerances, assemblies improve overall system performance and reliability.

Andover’s vertically integrated facility enables us to fabricate substrates, apply custom coatings, and assemble optical components in-house. This approach ensures precise alignment, traceable quality, and repeatable performance for every assembly we build.

Common optical assemblies produced at Andover include:

  • Optical mosaics for wide-field imaging and sensing

  • Beamsplitter assemblies for controlled beam division and recombination

  • Telescope assemblies and imaging sub-systems for research and aerospace applications

  • Filter and component integration into mechanically stable housings

  • Multi-element optical sub-assemblies requiring precision alignment and verification

Optical assemblies can be engineered for ultraviolet, visible, and infrared wavelength applications. Whether you are developing prototypes or scaling up production volumes, Andover’s optical assemblies are optimized for performance and manufacturability.

Assembly Capabilities

Andover Corporation offers comprehensive capabilities in optical assembly design, manufacturing, and testing:

Assembly Types

  • Multi-element beam splitters
  • Metal mirror assemblies with integrated journals or bearings
  • Mounted crystals for positioning
  • Laser optic assemblies
  • Mounted transmission and reference flats
  • Reflective telescope assemblies

Design Optimization

We help optimize optical and opto-mechanical designs for:

  • Cost reduction
  • Ease of assembly
  • Superior system performance

Engineering Services

  • Material selection guidance
  • Surface treatment recommendations
  • Geometry refinement for weight reduction and distortion minimization
  • Packaging design for component protection
  • Testing services, including accelerated aging

Featured Products

Precision-engineered assemblies for demanding applications

Andover Corporation specializes in creating custom optical assemblies that meet exacting performance requirements across diverse applications. Our vertically integrated capabilities ensure superior quality and reliability in every system we build.

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 15μm

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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