Non-symmetrical freeform optics such as off-axis mirrors or parabolas create unique thin-film coating challenges. AccuCoat inc offers you our proven process from custom design to prototype, through ...

Spin coating is a widely used technique for depositing thin, uniform films onto flat substrates. It involves the application of a liquid material onto a rotating substrate, which spreads the material ...

Sometimes, seeing clearly requires complete black. For astronomy and precision optics, coating devices in black paint can cut down on stray light, enhancing images and boosting performance. For the ...

Advanced materials supplier Materion Corp. of Mayfield Heights, Ohio, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to buy Optics Balzers AG, a maker of thin film optical coatings, in a deal valued ...

Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:OPXS), a leading manufacturer of precision optical sighting systems for domestic and worldwide military and commercial applications, is pleased to announce the ...

The demand for laser-resistant mirror coatings is increasing in Inertial Confinement Fusion, Extreme Light Infrastructure and other laser applications. The ideal UV laser mirror (UVLM) coating ...

A hydrophilic and oleophobic surface repels oil. This innovative surface property has received increasing attention since it excels at anti-fogging, detergent-free cleaning, and oil and water ...