Our Facility

Where Passion Meets Precision

State-of-the-Art Optical Manufacturing

Engineering Tomorrow's Solutions Today

Since 1976, Andover Corporation has set industry standards in optical filters and coatings from our comprehensive 44,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Salem, New Hampshire. Our state-of-the-art facility reflects decades of continuous investment in advanced manufacturing technology, combining custom-designed automation with precision engineering expertise to stay at the forefront of optical innovation.

World-Class Manufacturing and Testing Capabilities

From medical instrumentation to space-borne imaging systems, our vertically integrated facility enables Andover Corporation to deliver superior optical filters, coatings, and assemblies across a broad range of industries. By maintaining complete control over every phase of production — from raw material preparation through final optical metrology — we achieve consistent quality, accelerated lead times, and reliable performance for even the most demanding applications.

Manufacturing Capabilities

Multiple coating chambers featuring magnetron sputtering, ion-assisted e-beam deposition, and resistance evaporation technologies.
Precision optical polishing achieving flatness up to λ/10 wave and parallelism of 5 arc seconds or better.
Fully automated CNC equipment for precise optical component fabrication from 2mm to 350mm.

Innovation Through Research and Development

Advancing Coating Technologies to Meet Tomorrow's Challenges

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Research & Development

Our in-house engineering team continuously develops new coating technologies and processes to meet emerging industry needs. Recent expansion has added a third coating room, enabling:
  • Greater layer coatings capabilities
  • Steeper edge filters
  • Higher optical densities (OD)
  • Faster turnaround times
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Quality Assurance

Every phase of production is monitored under strict quality control measures:
  • Automated measurement systems
  • Computer-controlled coating chambers
  • Comprehensive documentation
  • Rigorous testing protocols
  • Full material traceability

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Andover Insights & Innovations

Discovering new possibilities in optical filtering

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A high-altitude astronomical observatory dome at Mauna Kea, Hawaii, surrounded by clouds during a stunning sunset. The facility houses advanced telescopes used for deep-space exploration and astrophotography, taking advantage of the location’s clear skies and stable atmospheric conditions.

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Chalcogenide Glass: Advancing Optical Innovation in Defense

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