Author: Kelvin Biggs, Managing Director

Calcium Fluoride (CaF₂) is a highly versatile material widely used in optical applications. Its superior transmission properties across ultraviolet (UV), visible and infrared (IR) wavelengths make it a go-to choice for precision optics.

As we step closer to 2025, the optical components industry is poised for another year of transformative growth and innovation. Let’s explore what 2025 has in store for optical components and the trends shaping their future.

Optical components used in demanding environments must perform reliably under extreme conditions.
Optical coatings play an important role in improving both reliability and performance of these components, ensuring their continued effectiveness.

Optical prisms are crucial components in many modern optical systems, ranging from scientific instruments to common household items such as cameras and binoculars. These adaptable optical elements can alter light in a variety of ways, making them useful across sectors.

Colour glass filters are essential in the field of optics for controlling light in a variety of industrial and scientific applications. These straightforward bits of coloured glass are the outcome of an intricate and exacting production process. We’ll take you behind the scenes today to see the complex process that takes basic resources to final output.

Precision optics are critical in furthering scientific discoveries by bridging the gap between fundamental research and novel applications.

In our previous blog post on IR Fused Quartz Windows we explored the fundamental properties and broad applications of this remarkable material. Today, we’re looking into how IR fused quartz is transforming specific fields, particularly gas sensor technology and precision optics.

Optical manufacturing has undergone significant breakthroughs, transforming the sector. This has created new opportunities for diverse applications. Join us as we explore the cutting-edge technologies and developments influencing the future of optical components.

Infrared (IR) fused quartz windows have become indispensable components in various scientific and industrial applications.

Advancements in imaging technology are revolutionising our ability to peer into this underwater realm. At the forefront of this are sapphire windows.

This blog will delve into the fascinating world of sapphire domes, exploring their unique properties, how they’re manufactured, and the critical role they play in deep-sea exploration.