Specialty Optical Products

Solutions to support unique integration, imaging, calibration, and system requirements.

Optical Solutions for Specialized Applications

For integration, calibration, and imaging

Andover Corporation’s specialty optical products support a wide range of imaging, sensing, calibration, and optical system integration applications.

From custom prototypes and colored glass filters to dichroics, beamsplitters, and calibration filter sets, these solutions help customers address specialized optical requirements beyond standard catalog configurations.

Red colored glass bandpass filter Andover Corporation

Colored Glass Filters

High-quality optical filter glass with excellent color consistency and sharp contrast, ensuring reliable spectral separation and imaging performance.

 
Andover Corporation UV cold Mirrors

Heat Control Filters

Specialized optical filters designed to manage infrared heat while maintaining visible light transmission, ideal for high-temperature environments and thermal-sensitive applications.
Dichroic Filters Andover Corporation

Dichroic Filters

Color separation filters utilizing advanced dielectric coatings for high transmission and steep spectral transitions, perfect for fluorescence imaging and display technologies.
Prism-Beamsplitters Andover Corporation

Beamsplitters

Precision optical components engineered to split or combine light at specific ratios, available in plate, cube, and prism configurations for a wide range of applications.
Calibration Filter set Andover Corporation

Calibration Filter Sets

High-accuracy filter sets for spectrophotometer calibration, ensuring repeatable and NIST-traceable performance across the visible and infrared spectrum.

From Prototype to Production

Custom Fabrication and High-Volume Manufacturing

Collaborate with Andover Corporation on custom optical products, prototype development, and specialized optical solutions supported by vertically integrated manufacturing.

With in-house fabrication, coating, assembly, and metrology capabilities, Andover can support everything from rapid prototypes to high-volume production programs with responsive lead times and consistent quality.

Custom Products & Prototyping

Andover Insights & Innovations

Discovering new possibilities in optical filtering

A formation of advanced stealth fighter jets flying above the clouds, with the lead aircraft prominently featured in the foreground. The aircraft's sleek design integrates cutting-edge aerospace optics and sensor systems, including electro-optical targeting and infrared detection for enhanced situational awareness and precision targeting. Modern aviation relies on high-performance optical coatings and materials, such as chalcogenide glass, to optimize visibility, targeting accuracy, and operational effectiveness in diverse combat environments.

Celebrating National Aviation Day

By Andover Corporation | August 20, 2024
National Aviation Day, celebrated every year on August 19th, was established in 1939 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to commemorate...
A satellite orbits Earth against the backdrop of space, with its solar panels extended and various instrumentation visible. The satellite's reflective surfaces and sensors highlight the importance of space-qualified optics and optical filters, which enhance image clarity, reduce glare, and protect sensitive components from harsh space environments.

Space-Qualified Optical Filters

By Andover Corporation | July 19, 2024
In the unforgiving environment of space, the reliability and precision of optical components can determine mission success. At Andover Corporation,...
A mesmerizing, prismatic view through a teleidoscope, showcasing a kaleidoscopic pattern of vibrant, refracted light. The intricate geometric reflections create a dynamic interplay of colors, with crystalline shapes forming a symmetrical, ever-shifting optical display. Unlike a traditional kaleidoscope, a teleidoscope transforms real-world scenes into abstract patterns using an optical lens and mirrors, making it a fascinating optical instrument for exploring symmetry and light refraction.

Celebrating Pride Month: Honoring John Burnside’s Legacy of Innovation

By Andover Corporation | June 1, 2024
As Pride Month begins on June 1st, we take a moment to celebrate the remarkable legacy of John Burnside-a visionary...

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