News & Information: Optical Products

The Benefits of Using Optical Prisms in Imaging Systems

3rd May 2023

We explore the benefits of using optical prisms in imaging systems, the different types of prisms available, and how to select the right prism for a given application.

Material Focus: Borosilicate Glass

11th April 2023

We delve deeper into the subject of borosilicate glass, discuss its pivotal role in optical components and cover some FAQs on this remarkable material.

Product Focus: Fused Silica Vs Fused Quartz

14th March 2023

Fused Silica and Fused Quartz are amongst some of the most popular optical materials. What are the similarities and benefits between the two?

The key differences between Sapphire Windows & Plates

14th February 2023

Sapphire windows and plates can be utilised in a wide range of optical components, we review the key benefits and differences between them.

How Optical Lenses are used in precision applications

17th January 2023

Optical lenses can be used for a variety of precision applications in the science, medical, imaging, defence and industrial sectors.

Product Focus: Optical Filters

23rd September 2022

Optical Filters can be designed and manufactured to either limit the spectrum of light or allow it to transmit for specific applications.

Spotlight On Microscope Slides and Coverslips

24th May 2022

Laboratories need precision microscope slides and coverslips for a wide range of uses, ranging from optical microscopy to cytology.

Schott Filters

27th March 2022

Schott filters are optical glass filters made from high quality, optically polished Schott coloured optical glass.

Materials Focus: Fused Quartz

8th February 2022

Fused quartz is made by melting naturally occurring quartz crystals, one of the most abundant naturally occurring minerals on the planet.

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Spotlight on Technical Glasses

17th January 2022

Technical glasses are used in highly specialised applications in the scientific, pharmaceutical and optoelectronics sectors.

Germanium Windows: Uses, Properties, Options and Coatings

2nd December 2021

Germanium is a heavy, highly brittle substance with a silver-grey-white appearance and a diamond-like, crystalline structure ideal for optical systems.

Calcium Fluoride Microscope Slides Stock

Material Focus: Calcium Fluoride

3rd August 2021

Calcium Fluoride (CaF2) is a naturally occurring optical substance with a unique range of propertie

Sapphire Windows & Plates Random Orientation Stock

UQG Sapphire Windows and Plates

9th July 2021

Sapphire Optical windows and plates are flat components which are placed in a range of devices and systems with the purpose of transmitting the specific wavelength of light required by the application in question

Product Focus: Optical Prisms

14th May 2021

Optical prisms are designed and manufactured with the aim of steering, bending, dispersing and shifting light in order to manipulate images.

Product Focus: Optical Lenses

23rd April 2021

Optical lenses are designed and crafted with the aim of being able to focus or diverge light. Learn more about this product.

Part 2: Optical Windows

16th March 2021

In this second part of our two articles on these widely used optical components, we look at substrate options and review a range of specific custom options.

Borosilicate Windows and Plates Optical Custom

Part 1: Optical Windows

25th February 2021

In this first of our two articles on these widely used optical components, we look at the key properties of Optical Windows as well as their use in a huge range of scientific, medical, defence and industrial sectors and applications.

Custom Optics

11th February 2021

Custom optics are needed by scientific and industrial companies involved in the design and manufacturing of bespoke optical systems, equipment and instrumentation.

Optical Filter

15th January 2021

Optical filters are used by many manufacturers of scientific instruments, engineering, research and development and equipment around the world. All our optical filters can be supplied from a standard range stock, while custom sizes and specifications can be custom-made to your specific design.

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Material Focus: Sapphire

15th December 2020

Sapphire is an extremely hard crystal and the hardest oxide material, offering excellent structural properties and resistance to scratching. As an optical material, sapphire provides excellent thermal conductivity even at low temperatures.