Notable Projects

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Precision, Innovation, and Quality Since 1976

Behind many of the world’s most recognized innovations, discoveries, and missions, you'll find Andover Corporation’s precision optics at work. For almost 50 years, our filters and coatings have contributed to high-profile achievements across aerospace, defense, medical, and scientific industries.

These projects represent not only technical milestones but also our collaborative approach to tackling complex challenges, and the trust that leading organizations place in our expertise. Explore some of the notable successes we've proudly supported.

1990

HUBBLE

Supported the Hubble Space Telescope with precision optical components, aiding in solar observation and the study of magnetic activity on the Sun’s surface.

1990

2007

MX-Series Camera Pod for Wescam

Engineered critical optical components for multi-sensor surveillance pods used across 230+ airborne and naval platforms worldwide, supporting advanced ISR missions.

2007

2010

F-16 Boresight Laser Tracking Alignment Systems (LTAS) for Lockheed Martin

Developed specialized optical filters for Lockheed Martin that reduced laser tracking alignment time by 50% while significantly improving targeting accuracy for the F-16.

2010

2010

Helioseismic and Magnetic Imager (HMI)

Provided precision filters for the Helioseismic and Magnetic Imager (HMI) aboard NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, enabling detailed study of solar oscillations and magnetic fields.

2010

2010

Joint Strike Fighter Program (JSF) for Lockheed Martin

Supplied custom optical filters for Lockheed Martin’s F-35, enhancing stealth and sensor performance within the world’s most advanced fighter jet.

2010

2010

SOFIA

Delivered infrared optical components for NASA’s SOFIA airborne observatory, contributing to celestial observations and the 2020 discovery of water on the Moon.

2010

2010

SODISM – PICARD Satellite

Designed filters for SODISM, a spaceborne solar telescope used to measure solar diameter and structure through helioseismology on the PICARD satellite.

2010

2011

C-17 Globemaster III Landing Light Filters (LLF) for Boeing

Created robust LLFs with custom housings for the C-17 Globemaster III, supporting Boeing’s mission-critical military transport aircraft in diverse environments.

2011

2013

Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP)

Contributed advanced optical filters to the Sniper ATP, supporting targeting and ISR operations in platforms including the F-16, F/A-18, B-1, and B-52.

2013

2013

IRIS

Designed filters for NASA’s IRIS mission to investigate the interface between the Sun’s chromosphere and corona using high-resolution imaging and spectroscopy.

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2013

2015

Apache Program AH-64 for Lockheed Martin

Supplied optical filters for the M-TADS/PNVS targeting system on AH-64 Apache helicopters, supporting over 800 aircraft with advanced visual and targeting capabilities.

2015

2017

MiRaTA

Provided miniature optical filters for the MiRaTA CubeSat, demonstrating compact, cost-effective weather satellite technology in low Earth orbit.

2017

2015

MatISSE

Delivered components for MatISSE, the most powerful mid-infrared interferometric instrument to date, enabling study of black holes and planet formation.

2015

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