Avantier Inc.
Key Takeaways Design optimizations enhanced telescope manufacturability and performance. Replacing the optical tube with carbon fiber reduced weight and improved thermal stability. A redesigned secondary mirror mount with locating pins and adhesive injection holes ensured precise, long-term alignment. Adding shims and positioning pins between the primary mirror and tube enabled fine-tuned alignment and post-assembly stability. […]
Key Takeaways: We offer precision lens transmittance testing using light intensity ratio and integrating sphere methods. These techniques ensure high optical performance, verifying brightness, color accuracy, and system efficiency across application-specific wavelengths. Our lab-built setups deliver reliable results for coated, curved, or multi-element lenses. While we don’t use high-speed laser transmittance meters, our capabilities meet […]
Key Takeaways At Avantier, innovation in optical design continues to unlock new frontiers in imaging performance. Recent developments in high-throughput and large field-of-view microscope objectives demonstrate how precision optics are accelerating breakthroughs in gene sequencing, biomedical diagnostics, and semiconductor inspection. Here’s a look at four cutting-edge microscope objectives developed to meet the demanding needs of […]
Project Background A customer urgently needed two custom silicon lenses, one featuring a highly specialized diffractive surface. Their original supplier had failed to deliver, putting the entire project on a critical timeline. Facing imminent completion without the necessary optical components, the customer sought a new, reliable manufacturer who could provide a quick quotation and ensure […]
Key Takeaways Space-based telescopes are evolving rapidly, with growing demand for compact, high-performance optical systems. Freeform optics enable miniaturized designs, while SiC mirrors offer stability and low mass for harsh space environments. Lightweight structures are essential for both CubeSat payloads in LEO and large observatories in deep space. Across mission sizes, the trend is clear: […]
Case Study: Athermalization Design Using Chalcogenide Glass in LWIR Infrared Lenses Overview As the demand for infrared imaging grows across defense, industrial, and smart applications, the challenge of maintaining stable imaging performance across temperature ranges becomes more critical. This case study by Avantier showcases how chalcogenide glass, a promising infrared optical material, was used to […]
Key Takeaways Advanced wavefront sensors are fundamental to high-precision optical metrology and control across fields such as ophthalmology, semiconductor inspection, astronomy, and emerging space and laser systems. Their performance depends on refined optical design—particularly custom microlens arrays, coatings, and detectors that enhance accuracy, sensitivity, and dynamic range. This article explores how tailored optics and adaptive […]
Key Takeaways Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) relies fundamentally on High-Precision Optics for its unparalleled imaging capabilities. Key OCT System Optical Components, like OCT Scan Lenses, OCT Beam Splitters, and OCT Collimators, must meet strict tolerances for wavefront quality and dispersion. Achieving superior image contrast and resolution hinges on minimizing aberrations. Manufacturing these components presents challenges […]
Key Takeaways: Surface roughness, surface texture, surface finish, surface roughness measurement, profilometer, Ra value, Rq roughness, and high-precision optics are essential for controlling optical performance. Nanometer-scale roughness causes light scattering, distortion, and lowers laser damage thresholds. Surface roughness results from manufacturing methods, material structure, and environmental effects. Tools like profilometers and AFM provide accurate surface […]
Key Takeaways: Durable optical materials are crucial for reliable performance in extreme environments, enabling next-gen optical systems to withstand radiation and thermal stress. Innovative radiation hardened coatings and thermally stable substrates like Zerodur and Silicon Carbide maintain optical integrity in harsh conditions. Meta-optics and nanophotonic structures offer compact and robust alternatives for advanced optical functionalities […]
