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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. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Large Polished Optics With High Precision Surface Quality Up To 30" Diameter 6/30/2022

   Explore the applications and benefits of large precision optics that adhere to “high precision” quality standards and polishing up to 30 inches in diameter.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. Optical Components For SWIR Imaging 7/8/2019

    This application note provides information on the benefits of SWIR imaging in harsh or low-light conditions and PG&O's capabilities in manufacturing optical components for SWIR imaging.