Posts Tagged ‘Optical Filters’
Andover 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 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 MoreOptical Filters for Wildfire Management
Empowering wildfire management with advanced optical filters for early detection, monitoring, and response to protect communities and our planet. Learn how technology aids in wildfire prevention.
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…
Read MoreThe Role of Optical Components in Thanksgiving Dinner
The Role of Optical Components in Thanksgiving Dinner The Role of Optical Components in Thanksgiving Dinner Published by Andover Corporation on Nov 26, 2024 1:00:00 PM As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, it’s a time to reflect on our culinary traditions and the innovations that enrich our food experience. Among the many technologies that play a vital role in…
Read MoreEnhancing Precision in Defense: Optical Components for Targeting Pods
Explore Andover Corporation’s expertise in optical components for targeting pods, enhancing precision in defense applications.
Read MoreCelebrating National Aviation Day
Celebrate National Aviation Day with Andover Corporation’s decades of optical expertise supporting critical aviation and aerospace innovations.
Read MoreCelebrating Women in Optics: María Josefa Yzuel
Andover Corporation continues its celebration of women pioneers in optics by turning the spotlight on María Josefa Yzuel, a pioneer in optical engineering.
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