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PiezoWalk actuators deliver high precision, stability, energy efficiency, non-magnetic operation, and radiation resistance.
An alternative to conventional actuator designs for precision motion control in advanced technology applications, like optics, astronomy, semiconductor, and radiation-sensitive...
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OZ Optics
Ottawa, Canada - March 12, 2026OZ Optics Limited, a world leading supplier of fiber optic products for existing and next-generation optical networks, introduces a semi-automated...
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SWIR
Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) technology enables advanced imaging and sensing by detecting details invisible to the human eye and traditional cameras. SWIR wavelengths (1–3...
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Aluminum vs. Silicon Carbide (SiC)
1. Material Capability Avantier supports the design and manufacturing of optical components using a wide range of materials, including aluminum, silicon carbide (SiC), Zerodur...

Products

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EP64
Two component, vacuum compatible epoxy with convenient handling featuring outstanding temperature and chemical resistance Key Features ·      ...
F42 Frame with P5P18 Filter
Color: Olive GreenMaterial: PolycarbonateVLT: 47% Features Quick release temple system Adjustable temple tips Available with most polycarbonate shields Universal design that fits...
P1L23 Window
laservision offers a wide variety of laser safety windows, ideal for safe viewing of lasers from outside the Nominal Hazard Zone (NHZ). Based on your specific laser application...
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EP6STC-80
One component, highly thermally conductive, silver filled epoxy, cures at 80-90°C Key Features Paste consistency Available in syringes and jars Unlimited working life, requires...

Press Releases

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TOPTICA EAGLEYARD, a long-established and trusted partner in the global space industry, is entering a new phase of its growth.
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EP64
Master Bond EP64 is a two-component, vacuum-compatible epoxy system engineered for bonding, sealing, and coating applications. It features a high glass transition temperature ...
An optical design for AR devices
As a leader in optical R&D and manufacturing, Avantier has continuously advanced optical technologies for augmented reality systems. Leveraging decades of expertise in optical...
a custom ultra-wide-angle lens
In the high-performance panoramic imaging and digital camera optics market, a customer required a custom ultra-wide-angle lens design to enable precision 360...

Videos

What’s the link between space tech and industry? Toptica Eagleyard explains
With demand for higher quality and reliability increasing across the photonics industry and components needing to perform in some of the harshest environments manufacturers are...
In-line Multimode Fiber Speckle Homogenizer
This high-performance optical Speckle Homogenizer is designed to significantly reduce speckle noise in multimode fiber laser systems. Its compact, plug-and-play design integrates...
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Advancing Quantum Computing with Long Working Distance Objective Lenses | Avantier
Quantum computing depends on precision — from controlling individual ions to detecting faint quantum signals with accuracy. At Avantier, we design and manufacture long working...

Resources

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Case Study: Custom Objective Design for Ultracold Atom Quantum Research
Advanced quantum experiments often push well beyond the operating limits of conventional optical components. In ultracold atom systems, microscope objectives must satisfy not ...
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Submeter High Resolution Optical Payload
Technological Heritage & Safeguard Measures Our development process is rooted in a mature industrial chain and extensive flight heritage. We utilize a “design-for-success...
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Case Study: Ultra-Lightweight Large-Aperture Mirrors
Introduction In the rapidly evolving sectors of Earth observation, astronomical research, and deep-space exploration, the demand for high-resolution imaging systems has reached...
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Case Study: Custom Germanium Lens Production for Low-Visibility Applications
Project Background: Germanium Lens for Low-Visibility Applications A client approached us to develop a custom germanium lens designed for use in low-visibility environments...

Blogs

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Zerodur vs. Aluminum
1. Material Capability Avantier supports the design and manufacturing of optical components using a wide range of materials, including Zerodur, aluminum, silicon carbide (SiC)...
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How Are Sub-Nanometer Precision Mirrors Manufactured?
The Complete Manufacturing Workflow The production of sub-nanometer precision mirrors follows a tightly controlled sequence: Substrate material engineering Ultra-precision machining...
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What are sub-nanometer precision mirrors?
What Does “Sub-Nanometer Precision” Really Mean? A nanometer (nm) is one-billionth of a meter. Sub-nanometer precision refers to surface deviations smaller than that...
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Breaking Conjugate Distance Limits for Quantum Imaging
Advanced Objective Design Strategies for Long Working Distance, High-NA Quantum Systems The limitations of conventional microscope objectives in quantum experiments are increasingly...

Featured Companies

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OZ Optics Limited is a leading worldwide supplier of fiber optic products for existing and next-generation optical networks.
Chroma
Manufacturer of catalog and custom optical filters for demanding applications across the spectrum. ISO 9001 and B Corp certified.
Avantier
Avantier is a vertically integrated leader in high-precision custom optics, delivering end-to-end solutions for complex optical challenges. From prototyping to full-scale production...
TOPTICA Eagleyard
TOPTICA EAGLEYARD is a global leading provider of high power laser diodes with wavelengths from 630 nm – 1120 nm based on GaAs (Gallium Arsenide). Our products combine maximum...
Master Bond
Master Bond formulates high-quality, innovative compounds for the laser, optics, and photonics industries. Our goal is to help engineers meet specific requirements for their bonding...
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Shanghai Optics is an unparalleled custom optical engineering solution provider offering custom optical manufacturing, design and engineering services.
laservision
laservision is a trusted worldwide supplier of high-quality laser safety products, technology and training to industries ranging from medicine to the military. Wherever lasers...
Universe Optics
Universe Optics designs and manufactures precision assembled optics including UV quartz lenses, CCD and CMOS lenses, CCTV and diode laser lenses, and hi-res lenses.
LaCroix Precision Optics
Precision optics manufacturing rooted in tradition.
LASEROPTIK
LASEROPTIK manufactures high LIDT laser optics and coatings from VUV to IR for industry, medicine and scientific research. LASEROPTIK employs more than 40 coating machines with...
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Manufactures custom optics and thin-film coatings 0.2µm-15µm (UV-IR). In-house capabilities: optical fabrication, diamond turning, MRF, photolithographic patterning & environmental...
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Alluxa produces its filters with a new class of custom optical thin film coating equipment designed and built by our team. The combination of our state of the art automation, ...
COMSOL
COMSOL Multiphysics is a simulation software for modeling any physics-based system. A strength is its ability to account for multiphysics phenomena.