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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...
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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Shanghai Optics is an unparalleled custom optical engineering solution provider offering custom optical manufacturing, design and engineering services.
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.
Chroma
Manufacturer of catalog and custom optical filters for demanding applications across the spectrum. ISO 9001 and B Corp certified.

Featured Content

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...
Courtesy of Avantier, Inc.
Microlens Array Manufacturing
Large-Pitch Glass Microlens Arrays for Laser and Beam-Shaping Systems Microlens arrays used in beam shaping and wavefront control often require larger lens pitches, high ...
Courtesy of Avantier, Inc.
SiC vs Zerodur: Material Comparison for Space and Defense
Introduction In high-performance optical systems—particularly in spaceborne and defense applications—material selection is a critical driver of system performance...
Courtesy of Avantier Inc
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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Freeform Optical Measurement vs. Large-Aperture Optical Metrology
Physics-Driven Selection of a 3D Optical Surface Profiler In high-precision optics, the challenge has shifted from raw resolution to matching measurement architecture with surface...
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Throughput Decoupling: Multi-Mirror Array High-NA Objectives for Sub-3nm Metrology
1. The Stochastic Barrier: Resolution vs. Throughput In the <3nm regime, the primary bottleneck in defect metrology is no longer just the diffraction limit, but the signal...
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Why 114°? The Invisible Physics of Wide-Angle Lens Design
Why do we always end up at 114°? In optics, nobody officially declared 114° (14mm on full-frame) the standard. And yet, design after design quietly converges there. Not...
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UV1220HR-Ultraviolet Quartz Lens Assemblies
Universe Optics introduces the UV1220HR, High-Resolution 12mm UV-Compatible C-Mount Lens assembly.  The UV1220HR achieves higher resolution compared to conventional UV lenses...
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UV2004B-Ultraviolet Quartz Lens Assemblies
Universe Optic's UV2004B is a 200mm high-resolution lens designed for UV-B and UV-C wavelengths down to 193nm – the spectral range where some of the most demanding imaging...
Courtesy of Chroma Technology Corp.
Optical Filters for Industrial and Machine Vision Applications
Chroma filters support industrial automation workflows from inspection and measurement to robotic guidance, sorting, and embedded vision in harsh environments. Build more reliable...
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Chroma Fluorescence Microscopy
Optical filters play a pivotal role in microscopy applications by improving image quality and accuracy leading to more precise observations and ultimately breakthroughs across...
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Overcoming Optical Bottlenecks in Quantum Computing
Optimizing High NA, Long Working Distance, and Environmental Stability
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NIR Microscopy: Applications and Design Challenges in the 780–2500nm Range
Near-infrared (NIR) microscopy objectives are specialized optical components optimized for the 780 nm to 2500 nm wavelength range. By leveraging the superior penetration ...
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Optical Filters
Browse or search all of our sputter/hard coated optical filters for applications such as fluorescence, raman, multiphoton, astronomy and machine vision. Single Bandpass & ...
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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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