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1. Optical Thin Film Coatings Provide Safer Flight Conditions 7/19/2016

   Specialized thin film optical coatings are currently being designed into customized displays that serve to modify the viewing angle and eliminate unwanted stray light that would otherwise distract the pilot(s) and crew in commercial and military aircraft cockpits. 

2. High-Volume Optical Manufacturing Up To 100,000 Parts Per Month With Timely Delivery 8/19/2024

   Precision Glass & Optics, a world leader in the optical manufacturing industry for nearly 40 years, announces the improved capability to produce high-volume, high-quality optical components that operate from 0.2 um to 15 um.  

3. Double-Sided Polishing Services For Precision Optics Enhances Optics Manufacturing Capability 6/12/2024

   Precision Glass & Optics, a global leader in optical manufacturing and thin film coatings based on single-sided polishing for nearly 40 years, is pleased to announce new double-sided polishing (DSP) capabilities.

4. End-To-End Optical Solutions From 0.2 μm To 15 μm 3/27/2024

   Explore tailor-made optical solutions from mid-UV to LWIR, spanning 0.2 μm to 15 μm. These versatile, reliable, and cost-effective optics are ideal for your critical applications.

5. Glossary Of Optics Industry Terms 10/16/2023

   Delve into the world of optics with ease using our extensive glossary of technical terms and their definitions, designed to help you navigate industry jargon with ease.

6. Why Flexibility Is Important In Optics Material Selection 3/20/2023

   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.

7. Opal Diffusers – Uniform White Light For Tailored Illumination 2/27/2023

   Customizable Opal Diffusers, crafted from opal glass, offer precise control over thickness and size, providing uniform white light for tailored illumination needs.

8. Customizing Optical Coatings For A 3D Visual Application 10/28/2022

   In this case study, we look at the challenge of fabricating a broadband, non-polarizing cube beamsplitter for a 3D visual application.

9. Salvaging Fabricated Optics That Don't Meet Specifications 6/7/2022

   An innovative re-polishing service can give an optic new life when the original dielectric coating does not meet the specifications or was damaged during the manufacturing process.

10. Precision Optics For Military Applications 3/18/2022

    This application note reviews a number of precision optics suitable for military applications, including corner cube retro-reflectors, integrator rods, mirrors, windows, and cube beamsplitters, as well as a wide variety of prisms.