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Case Study: Ultra-Lightweight Large-Aperture Mirrors
Introduction In the rapidly evolving sectors of Earth observation, astronomical research, and deep-space exploration, the demand for high-resolution imaging systems has reached...
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Case Study: Custom Germanium Lens Production for Low-Visibility Applications
Project Background: Germanium Lens for Low-Visibility Applications A client approached us to develop a custom germanium lens designed for use in low-visibility environments...
Shock-Isolated Multi-Bay Enclosures for Next-Generation Naval Radar A cutting-edge U.S. Navy radar program (AN/SPY-6 family) required electronics cabinets that could survive the...
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A Fixed Focal Length Lens Solution for Helicopter Aerial Photography Lens
When aircraft such as helicopters or drones operate in turbulent, vibration-rich environments, capturing sharp, stable, high-resolution images becomes a true test of optical engineering...
Submarine Torpedo Network Secured by Shock-Isolated Racks A submarine combat-system upgrade demanded an enclosure solution as stealthy and resilient as the vessel itself. The ...
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Case Study Precision MgF₂ Hyper Spherical Dome for Airborne Optical Systems
Project Background: Large-Aperture Infrared Dome for Airborne Systems A defense industry customer approached us to evaluate the feasibility of producing a large-format infrared...
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Engineering a Custom Underwater Lens Assembly for Subsea Imaging
Project Overview: Engineering a Custom Underwater Lens Assembly for Subsea Imaging A leading provider of subsea imaging solutions approached Avantier to develop a ...
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Case Study Wide Field Space Imaging
Wide Field Space Imaging Project Overview Meeting the growing demand for large-area Earth observation requires optical systems that combine wide field of view, high...

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Telescope Design Optimization for Performance and Manufacturability
Key Takeaways Design optimizations enhanced telescope manufacturability and performance.  Replacing the optical tube with carbon fiber reduced weight and improved thermal...
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Show Customers Your Mechanical Designs in Weeks, Not Months. Keeping a new deployable system on schedule is a constant challenge. Closely related is demonstrating progress to ...
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Atrenne is an ideal supply chain partner with design and manufacturing capabilities that complement your application expertise. We take an open ended approach to working with ...
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Air Transport Rack (ATR) chassis are now the most prevalent enclosure for all deployed defense electronic systems beyond airborne purposes. They consistently provide the highest...
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Project Background A customer urgently needed two custom silicon lenses, one featuring a highly specialized diffractive surface. Their original supplier had failed to deliver...
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The Cold War is a topic for history lessons, no longer a useful paradigm for defining defense programs. We now face a global adversary that is technically agile and future-focused...
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OpenVPX computing for rugged environments deploys the technology industry’s most advanced silicon solutions into the most extreme environmental conditions. As silicon geometries...
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As power dissipation of electronics increases in parallel to the miniaturization pressures on these same volumes, previous rules of thumb and myths involving system level thermal...
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Introduction Wide-angle thermal imaging lenses are advanced optical components designed to capture a broad field of view in thermal imaging applications. Unlike traditional narrow...
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Germanium Optical Dome - Avantier
Key Takeaways: Germanium Optical Domes are essential for drones, providing protection for optical instruments while ensuring optical clarity in various environments. They enhance...
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UV11-3
Overview of UV11-3 Master Bond UV11-3 is a hard, super-abrasion-resistant coating system for various substrates. It can be cured readily by ultraviolet (UV) exposure at around...
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EP30HT-LO
Overview of EP30HT-LO Master Bond EP30HT-LO is a moderate-viscosity, two-component, epoxy system that can be cured at room temperature, or at elevated temperatures for a faster...