Key Takeaways Fiber lasers (1.06 μm) excel in aerospace, defense, and medical sectors due to superior beam quality, efficiency (30–40%), compact design, and strong metal absorption, making them ideal for precision welding, micro-drilling, and high-energy defense systems. CO₂ lasers (10.6 μm) remain unmatched for non-metals and biological tissues, excelling in composites, ceramics, polymers, and soft-tissue […]
Discover what laser optics are used for in various fields, from medicine to manufacturing, enhancing innovation and precision.
Quantum entanglement experiments hinge on two things: the optics chain, which sets the quality of the entangled state, and the single-photon detectors, which define how reliably you can measure it. This article highlights best-practice setups, proven optical stacks, and how to select detectors for different scenarios. Why optics and detectors matter Bell-state fidelity: high indistinguishability […]
Key Takeaways Endoscopic otoscope lens manufacturing requires advanced engineering to meet strict tolerance and optical performance standards. Through precision CNC machining for medical devices, Avantier successfully addressed the complex geometry and tight concentricity challenges of the Gold Otoscope. Our expertise in biomedical optical engineering solutions enabled effective fiber optic integration and assembly accuracy. The result […]
Key Takeaways Optical projects often fail when designs look good in theory but fall apart in production or real-world use. At Avantier, we prevent these failures by ensuring designs are manufacturable, simulating real-world performance, and accounting for variations and tolerances. Our decades of expertise and advanced tools reduce risk, accelerate timelines, and deliver reliable optical […]
Key Takeaways Reliable Delivery: Avantier supplied high-precision infrared objective lenses on time, safeguarding the customer’s production schedule. Quality Assurance: Enhanced coating processes eliminated adhesion and color issues, ensuring both technical performance and visual consistency. Full Traceability: Each lens was supported with design documentation, approval records, and laser-engraved IDs for complete product confidence. Customer Confidence: By […]
Key Takeaways Long working distance microscope objectives are essential for ion-trap quantum computing, enabling precise UV laser excitation and high-resolution fluorescence imaging. Their extended working distance, wide FOV, and low distortion make them ideal for multi-ion qubit control. Avantier’s custom UV objective lens met stringent requirements for 1 µm spot projection, >80% transmission, and diffraction-limited […]
Key Takeaways Outsourcing optical engineering offers faster access to top-tier expertise, avoids lengthy hiring cycles, and reduces fixed costs. Unlike full-time hires, outsourcing enables flexible scaling, ensuring resources are applied only when needed. Avantier provides advanced design, simulation, diagnostics, and compliance guidance—bridging gaps in talent while accelerating innovation. With precision tools, metrology, and scalable support, […]
Key Takeaways A defense client required a 300 mm MgF₂ dome for airborne optical systems, demanding ≥80% transmission up to 5 µm. Major challenges included high raw material cost, fracture risk in machining, stringent bonding prep, and short lead time. Avantier optimized bonding design, introduced controlled roughness zones. These solutions cut fracture risk, boosted yield […]
Key Takeaways Avantier engineered a custom 75° underwater lens assembly for subsea imaging, achieving an exacting ±0.03 mm back-focus tolerance. Through underwater resolution testing and iterative optical adjustments, the lens delivered uniform sharpness from center to edge. Validated in real subsea conditions, it supports ROVs, AUVs, offshore inspections, defense applications, and marine research. This project […]
