Photonics solutions provider MKS Instruments (Andover, MA) has announced that its Ophir Optics Group facility in Europe (Bucharest, Romania) is now AS9100D-certified, as the company offers thermal imaging solutions for electro-optical system manufacturers in the global aerospace and defense markets. This certificate is in addition to the AS9100D certification held by its Jerusalem, Israel facility and the ISO 9001:2015 quality certifications held by both facilities.
AS9100 is the International Quality Management System Standard that demonstrates a company’s ability to work at the highest possible standard required for the aviation, space, and defense sectors. It has been widely adopted to promote quality, safety, and continuous product and process improvement.
The AS9100 certification is an important step in the company’s defense and aviation growth strategy, according to Dr. Kobi Lasri, General Manager of Ophir Optics Group. Its thermal imaging technologies in the commercial and defense markets include advanced, long-range thermal imaging zoom lenses and high-precision optical components.