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Optical filters
Avantier designs and manufactures custom optical filters engineered for high-precision imaging, laser-based systems, spectroscopy, biomedical instruments, aerospace platforms...
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Metrology Protocols for Precision Cylindrical Lenses
Cylindrical lens metrology protocols are essential for bridging the gap between theoretical optical design and high-performance manufacturing. Unlike spherical optics, the inherent...
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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...

Products

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EP54TC
Two part epoxy with high thermal conductivity, electrically insulating, and low thermal resistance for bonding and sealing.   Key Features Thermal conductivity exceeds 6...
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The miniTA 810 nm is now available
There is a new addition to EAGLEYARD’s miniTA series: the miniTA 810 nm is now available. It features a fiber-coupled input, a collimated output beam, and a hermetically...
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Experience Plug & Play as a true game-changer: our highly integrated fiber-coupled miniECL and DFB lasers, paired with the matching miniTA, deliver superior performance while...
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UV15-7HP
Master Bond UV15-7HP is a low viscosity, easy to apply, one-part, UV curable adhesive system.

Press Releases

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EP54TC
Master Bond EP54TC is a two-component epoxy engineered for heat sink bonding and thermal management applications where efficient heat transfer is critical. Featuring the highest...
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Supreme-10HTLV
December 19, 2025 - Hackensack, NJ - Master Bond Supreme 10HTLV is a one part, non-frozen, heat cured epoxy formulated for demanding structural bonding applications. This toughened...
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Berlin, December 8th, 2025: Renowned for its expertise in providing suitable laser diodes for space applications (e.g. in missions such as GAIA, CATS, EXO Mars, GALILEO II, FORUM...
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One Part 300°C Rated Silicone Passes Non-Cytotoxicity Standards
MasterSil 800Med is a one component, moisture curing silicone specifically designed for medical device manufacturing. It passes ISO 10993-5 testing for non-cytotoxicity, confirming...

Videos

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...
Webinar: How High NA Objective Lenses Power Quantum Computing
Unlocking Quantum Precision: How High NA Objective Lenses Power Next-Gen Quantum Systems Discover how High Numerical Aperture (NA) objective lenses are revolutionizing quantum...

Resources

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A Fixed Focal Length Lens Solution for Helicopter Aerial Photography Lens
When aircraft such as helicopters or drones operate in turbulent, vibration-rich environments, capturing sharp, stable, high-resolution images becomes a true test of optical engineering...
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Case Study: Endoscopic Otoscope Lens
Advancing Endoscopic Otoscope Lens Manufacturing in Biomedical Engineering Avantier delivers high-precision medical device machining and assembly solutions tailored ...
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High-Precision Infrared Objective Lenses for Analytical Instruments
Project Background Avantier partnered with a leading scientific instrumentation company to design, produce, and supply High-Precision Infrared Objective Lenses. These custom optical...
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Case Study Precision MgF₂ Hyper Spherical Dome for Airborne Optical Systems
Project Background: Large-Aperture Infrared Dome for Airborne Systems A defense industry customer approached us to evaluate the feasibility of producing a large-format infrared...

Blogs

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Precision Light Control: High-Performance Coating Technology
Optical coatings are the silent enablers of modern photonics. By depositing functional thin films via precise physical or chemical methods, we manipulate the fundamental properties...
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Fluorescence Microscope Objectives: Principles, Design & Applications
In the microscopic realm of life science research, fluorescence microscopy has emerged as a pivotal tool for observing cellular structures, tracking molecular dynamics, and...
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Finite Conjugate Microscope Objectives | Design, NA & Applications
Achieving high-resolution imaging in environments with limited space, tight budgets, or integrated optical constraints is a major challenge. Finite distance (finite conjugate...
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Precision Measurement of Cylindrical Lenses
As non-spherical optical elements with uniaxial rotational symmetry, cylindrical lenses play an indispensable role in laser beam shaping, linear array scanning, spectral ...

Featured Companies

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...
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Oz Optics 40 Years
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.
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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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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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Universe Kogaku designs and manufactures precision assembled optics including UV quartz lenses, CCD and CMOS lenses, CCTV and diode laser lenses, and hi-res lenses.
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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...
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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.
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Shanghai Optics is an unparalleled custom optical engineering solution provider offering custom optical manufacturing, design and engineering services.
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LaCroix Precision Optics
The LaCroix name is synonymous with quality precision optics. Since 1947, three generations of family leadership have guided LaCroix Precision Optics to become the premier, independent...
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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...
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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...