Tailored Precision Optics for Your Unique Needs
We understand the intricate world of optics requires a deep knowledge of the myriad of components that play crucial roles in applications.
While our extensive stock range of optical windows, filters, lenses, prisms, and technical glasses cater to a broad spectrum of requirements, there are instances where off-the-shelf solutions aren’t exactly what the project demands.
Whether you need a specific shape, size or material, our deep understanding of industrial optics ensures our components meet the exact requirements of our customers.
We provide custom optical components to Research and Development projects and OEMs within, but not limited to:
- Defence & Aerospace
- Electronics and Optoelectronics
- Engineering & Industrial Manufacturing
- Lighting for Design & Entertainment
- Instrumentation
- Medical, Surgical & Diagnostic Equipment
- Oil & Gas
- Automotive
Why Choose Our Custom Optical Solutions?
1. Bespoke Design: Our team of optical engineers collaborates closely with you to understand your specific needs, ensuring that the custom component we design is the perfect fit for your application.
2. Uncompromising Quality: Just because it’s custom doesn’t mean we compromise on quality. Every custom optical component we produce is put through rigorous quality checks conforming to BS EN ISO 9001:2015.
3. Rapid Turnaround: We recognise the importance of time in today’s fast-paced world. Our streamlined design and manufacturing processes ensure that your custom components are delivered promptly without any delays.
The Process of Customisation
Creating custom optical elements is a skilled process that requires expertise.
Choosing Materials: Different applications demand different materials, each with their unique properties. At UQG Optics we are happy to advise on material selection, whether sapphire, fused silica, quartz, germanium or a range of other UV and IR crystals.
Production for Specific Needs: Once the material is chosen, the design phase begins. This involves understanding the application’s requirements and manufacturing the component accordingly. It’s a process of exacting tolerances and high precision, ensuring the finished optical component exactly conforms to the design specification.
Applications of Custom Optical Components
From advanced research laboratories to cutting-edge technology manufacturers, custom optical components find their place in a wide range of applications. Whether it’s a uniquely shaped prism for a specific light dispersion requirement or a specially coated lens for a niche application, our custom optical solutions have got you covered.
Medical: Medical devices, especially those used in imaging, rely heavily on optical components. Custom pieces ensure clearer images, leading to accurate diagnoses. For instance, endoscopes use custom lenses to navigate the human body effectively.
Telecommunications: The telecoms industry is another major user of custom optical components. Fibre optics, which form the backbone of modern communication, use tailored optical pieces for efficient data transmission.
Defence and Aerospace: Today’s advanced weaponry is used in visual surveillance, reconnaissance and security equipment and requires high precision custom optical components. Similarly, the aerospace sector demands quality and precision custom optical components for highly specific uses.
As technology advances, so does the need for even more precise optical components. Innovations are continually pushing the boundaries, from materials that offer better clarity to designs that challenge our understanding of optics.
Get Started with Your Custom Optical Project
Custom optical components are the result of rigorous research, design , and manufacturing processes, tailored to meet specific needs. As technology continues to evolve, the importance of these customised optical components will only grow, ensuring clearer visions, better communications, and ever progressing technologies.
Ready to embark on your custom optical journey? Our team is ready to assist.
Call or email UQG Optics today, and let’s transform your optical vision into a tangible reality.
