Posts Tagged ‘Andover Corporation’
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 recently launched PUNCH (Polarimeter to UNify the Corona and Heliosphere) mission exemplifies this challenge, requiring specialized optical filters capable of operating in the harsh environment of space while providing critical data about our Sun’s behavior.…
Read MoreAndover Corporation’s Role in Laser-Based Technologies Across Industries
From battlefield precision to breakthroughs in quantum communication, laser-based technologies are revolutionizing every industry they touch. At the core of these innovations are high-performance optical filters and coatings-critical to controlling, directing, and protecting sensitive laser systems. With decades of expertise and vertically integrated manufacturing, Andover Corporation has become a go-to partner for filters spanning 193…
Read MoreBEAM: 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) Behind the Light series.
Read MoreBEAM 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 boundaries and build the systems that keep Andover Corporation moving forward. Few embody that spirit more than Dave Litwinovich, our Vice President of Technology, who has spent nearly three decades transforming not just our engineering department, but the entire foundation of our production capabilities.
Read MoreBuilding the Future of Photonics: An Interview with Dr. Bárbara Buades of MEETOPTICS
We’re proud to kick off our new BEAM series with Barbara Buedes, CEO of MEETOPTICS — a valued partner helping bring Andover filters to more engineers and innovators around the world.
Read MoreAndover Filters Power NASA’s Deep Space Laser Communication
In December 2023, NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment, led by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California, achieved a groundbreaking milestone by successfully transmitting an ultra-high-definition video via laser from nearly 19 million miles away—a distance equivalent to over 80 times the gap between Earth and the Moon. This technology demonstration marks…
Read MoreHow Optical Technology Keeps Us Safe in Winter Weather
Winter weather introduces a range of challenges, from sudden snowstorms to hazardous icy roads. Advances in optical technology are helping communities stay safer by enhancing forecasting, roadway monitoring, and emergency response. Optical filters and coatings play a vital role in weather-monitoring and safety systems, enabling greater precision and preparedness. Here’s how these technologies help address…
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