Case Study: Germanium Optical Dome for Drone
Case Study: Germanium Optical Dome for Drone

Key Takeaways: The Optical Dome, particularly those crafted from Germanium, stands as a pivotal component in enhancing the capabilities of drones and other optical systems across various domains.  Its significance is underscored by its ability to safeguard sensitive optical instruments while ensuring minimal impact on performance.  Optics for drone, including infrared cameras, benefit greatly from […]

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Case Study: Custom C-Lens with 1.8mm diameter
Custom C-Lens, 1.8mm DIA, Medical Device

Key Takeaways: Avantier specializes in manufacturing high-performance C-lenses and D-lenses for fiber optics applications, offering advantages like: cost-effectiveness, minimal insertion loss, and a wide operational distance range.  Their expertise ensures consistent, high-quality products which are tailored for diverse environments. Avantier successfully navigated challenges in microscale manufacturing, material selection, surface quality control, and cost-effective mass production.  […]

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Case study: High Precision Domes under High Pressure
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Key Takeaways: The optical dome, a critical component in optical systems, features two dome-shaped surfaces that preserve optical performance while shielding cameras and sensors.  Material choice, curvature, coatings, and environmental resilience are key considerations in its design.  Avantier’s project involved optimizing and manufacturing three domes for high-pressure and temperature-differential environments.  This project employed precise materials […]

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Case Study: Wide field of view (FOV) Infrared Lens Design
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Key takeaways: Aspherical lenses improve optical systems by reducing aberrations and enhancing quality, especially in infrared lens design using materials like chalcogenide glass and germanium.  This case study for a wide field of view and long wavelength infrared lens that initially used spherical lenses found significant benefits by switching to aspherical design, expanding the field […]

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Case Study: Objective Lens for Single Atom Trapping and Imaging
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Key Takeaways: Avantier designed a custom objective lens for a university department, meeting strict criteria for trapping and imaging single atoms.  The lens features a large numerical aperture (NA) of 0.5, optimal for high-resolution imaging at 780 nm-1064 nm wavelengths.  Its 15mm working distance accommodates two lasers without interference, which is crucial for achieving accurate […]

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Case Study: Aspherized Achromatic Lenses for Detecting the Human Retina
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Case Study: Aspherized Achromatic Lenses for Detecting the Human Retina Introduction Achromatic lenses are employed to reduce, or even eliminate, chromatic aberration, and their design also aids in minimizing spherical aberrations. These lenses are well-suited for various applications, including fluorescence microscopy, image relay, inspection, and spectroscopy. Typically created either by cementing two elements together or […]

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Case Study: Double Convex Lens for Indirect Ophthalmoscopes
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Key Takeaways: Indirect ophthalmoscopes revolutionize eye examinations with advanced imaging systems.  Aspherical lenses correct aberrations, enhance image sharpness, and reduce distortion for clearer fundus observation.  With specifications like a 40D high-order lens, these instruments offer precise magnification and field of view.  Crafted with CNC machining and coated with Vis-NIR antireflection film, Avantier ensures exceptional surface […]

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