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High-NA Long Working Distance Objective for Ion Trapping
Optical Design: Balancing Resolution, Field of View, and Working Distance The objective lens is engineered to achieve high resolution, wide field of view (2500 μm × 400...
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How to Manage Wavefront Error Budgets in Space Telescopes
Meeting strict wavefront error (WFE) budgets is essential in the design and manufacturing of space telescope optics. These performance thresholds determine how ...
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UV15-7HP
Master Bond UV15-7HP is a low viscosity, easy to apply, one-part, UV curable adhesive system.
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EP29LPSPND-3_0
Master Bond EP29LPSPND-3 is a two component, non-drip epoxy compound with a paste consistency that can be used for bonding and sealing applications.

Products

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Custom Fused Silica Mirrors
Avantier’s fused silica mirrors are engineered for demanding laser system applications, offering exceptional performance in terms of surface quality, thermal stability, ...
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Inverted Microscopes
Advanced Live Cell Imaging – High Performance at a Practical Price Inverted Microscope for Research Excellence Compatible and User-Friendly Achieve research excellence with...
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Stereo Microscopes
From Macro to Cellular-level Observation with the AVT018 Discover the AVT018, a research-grade parallel light stereo microscope engineered for demanding applications in life science...
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Precise Angles Control the Path of Light Controlling light for image and beam manipulation requires meticulous attention to angular precision, surface quality, and material selection...

Press Releases

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Ultra Low Stress Dichroic Deposition
Company will highlight new ULTRA Low-Stress Dichroic process at SPIE Optics + Photonics in booth #735, San Diego Covention Center, August 5 – 7, 2025. Santa Rosa, Calif....
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Anne Heidenthal Winner 2025
BELLOWS FALLS, Vermont, 7/30/2025 – Chroma is happy to once again present the Anne Heidenthal Prize for Fluorescence Research to a young scientist who presents extraordinary...
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EP3HTSDA-2Med
Master Bond EP3HTSDA-2Med is a true one component epoxy that is not pre-mixed and frozen. It offers an easy dispensing profile with an exceptionally long working life at room ...
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One part UV system for high performance bonding, sealing, coating and encapsulation.
Master Bond UV15-7HP is a low viscosity, easy to apply, one-part, UV curable adhesive system.

Videos

Research-Grade Stereo Microscope AVT018 | High-Performance 3D Observation with Plan Apo Optics
Discover this research-grade stereo microscope designed for high-precision 3D observation in life science and industrial applications. Built with a parallel optics system, it ...
Zygo NewView 9000 | High-Precision 3D Optical Surface Profiling at Avantier
Discover how the Zygo NewView 9000 3D Optical Surface Profiler is transforming the future of high-precision optics at Avantier. This state-of-the-art metrology system uses Coherence...
Agilent Cary 7000 Diffuse Reflectance Metrology | UV-Vis-NIR Testing at Avantier
Avantier’s in-house metrology lab features the Agilent Cary 7000 Universal Measurement Spectrophotometer (UMS) with Internal Diffuse Reflectance Accessories (DRA), delivering ...
High Precision RC Telescopes | Custom Optical Lens Assembly by Avantier
Discover Avantier’s advanced RC Telescope (Ritchey-Chrétien Telescope) solutions—trusted by aerospace engineers, researchers, and astrophotographers. Our in-house capabilities...

Resources

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Case Study Wide Field Space Imaging
Wide Field Space Imaging Project Overview Meeting the growing demand for large-area Earth observation requires optical systems that combine wide field of view, high...
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Telescope Design Optimization for Performance and Manufacturability
Case Study: Telescope Design Optimization for Performance and Manufacturability Key Takeaways Design optimizations enhanced telescope manufacturability and performance. ...
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Key Takeaways: The 50X long working distance microscope objective lens offers high magnification for clear visualization in biomedical and precision testing applications. ...
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Project Background A customer urgently needed two custom silicon lenses, one featuring a highly specialized diffractive surface. Their original supplier had failed to...

Blogs

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Laser-Induced Damage Threshold
I. Laser-Induced Damage Threshold: Concept, Mechanism, and Technical Importance   1. Definition of Laser-Induced Damage Threshold (LIDT) Laser-Induced Damage Threshold (LIDT...
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Space-Qualified Optical Sensors
The Role of Optical Systems in Enhancing ADCS Performance for Small Satellite Platforms Attitude Determination and Control Systems (ADCS) are essential for maintaining the precise...
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Selecting the Right Coatings for Space
Key Takeaways Satellite telescope coatings must support wide spectral ranges (UV to LWIR) while enduring radiation, AO exposure, and thermal cycles. AR coatings for ...
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High-NA, Vacuum-Compatible Objective Lenses for Quantum Computing
Objective Lenses for Quantum Computing Systems Objective lenses play a critical role in modern quantum computing platforms, enabling precise light delivery, efficient single-...

Featured Companies

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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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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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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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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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Manufacturer of catalog and custom optical filters for demanding applications across the spectrum. ISO 9001 and B Corp certified.
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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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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, ...
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OZ Optics Limited is a leading worldwide supplier of fiber optic products for existing and next-generation optical networks.
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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...
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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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Manufactures custom optics and thin-film coatings 0.2µm-50µm (UV-IR). In-house capabilities: optical fabrication, diamond turning, photolithographic patterning & environmental...