Newsletter | May 12, 2026

05.12.26 -- Before You Lock Your Optical Specs — Let's Save You Time and Cost

 

 

Before You Lock Your Optical Specs — Let’s Save You Time and Cost

 

Many optical designs get locked into expensive or hard-to-build designs before manufacturing ever begins. A brief conversation with our engineering team early in your design phase can change that.

We work with commercial, medical, and defense optics customers to:

  • Identify hidden cost drivers in tolerances, materials, and coatings
  • Recommend viable alternatives that meet your performance requirements
  • Reduce redesign cycles later in the program

The result: faster timelines, lower cost, and fewer surprises in production.

 

Whether you’re developing imaging systems, sensors, or custom optical assemblies, early collaboration can make a measurable difference.

 

Before you finalize your specifications, connect with our engineers.   
A short discussion now can prevent months of delay later.

Why Flexibility Is Important In Optics Material Selection

Dan Bukaty Jr., President of Precision Glass & Optics discusses why a flexible approach to material selection in the manufacturing process is important to help protect optics manufacturing lead times against material shortages.

 

Double-Sided Polishing Revolutionizes Optical Manufacturing

Double-sided polishing revolutionizes optical manufacturing by dramatically improving efficiency, precision, and throughput for high-performance components, reducing costs and lead times across demanding industries.

 

Glossary Of Optics Industry Terms

Explore the world of optics with confidence using this comprehensive glossary of technical terms and clear definitions. Designed to simplify complex concepts, it helps you navigate industry jargon, deepen your understanding, and quickly find the information you need across a wide range of applications.

 

Salvaging Fabricated Optics That Don't Meet Specifications

Precision Glass & Optics (PG&O) introduces finished infrared optics for a range of applications, including biomedical, industrial, military/defense, homeland security, surveillance systems, automotive, fire control, lasers, night vision, and more. The IR optics are created with PG&O’s new fabrication capabilities, utilizing several infrared materials.

 

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Beamsplitters With 1000:1 Extinction Ratio

The 1000:1 extinction ratio polarizing cube is a very high-performance beamsplitter designed to precisely split up the S & P polarization of light operating in a wide variety of wavelengths.

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