Avantier is a vertically integrated leader in high-precision custom optics, delivering end-to-end solutions for complex optical challenges. From prototyping to full-scale production...
(DSI®), a wholly owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, is a premier supplier of Advanced Materials and Thin Film Coatings. Located in Santa Rosa, CA, our talented workforce...
With 1/3 of our business focused on optics for the defense industry, we're accustomed to meeting precise tolerances and complying with the strictest documentation and testing ...
Cylindrical lens metrology protocols are essential for bridging the gap between theoretical optical design and high-performance manufacturing. Unlike spherical optics, the...
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...
As non-spherical optical elements with uniaxial rotational symmetry, cylindrical lenses play an indispensable role in laser beam shaping, linear array scanning, spectral...
Introduction: Maximizing System Efficiency Beyond Physical Constraints In precision imaging, the synergy between the primary optics and the sensor defines the operational boundaries...
Project Overview The project required designing a lightweight near-infrared (NIR) reflective mirror with a machined backside pocket structure. The goal was to reduce mass while...
What Is Silicon Photonics and Why Does It Matter? Silicon photonics is the technology of integrating photonic circuits on silicon substrates. Initially developed for telecommunicat...
What Are Optical Waveguides? Basic Principle An optical waveguide confines light in a high-refractive-index core surrounded by lower-index cladding, ensuring propagation...
Why Risk Reduction is Mission-Critical In space missions, failure is not an option. Optical components—mirrors, lenses, filters, and coatings—must perform flawlessly...
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 ...
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...
Meeting strict wavefront error (WFE) budgets is essential in the design and manufacturing of space telescope optics. These performance thresholds determine how ...
Avantier delivers advanced optical system design for wide-spectrum star trackers—enabling high-precision spacecraft attitude determination. We specialize in custom optics for ...
Discover the unmatched performance of Silicon Carbide (SiC) Mirrors, engineered by Avantier for precision and reliability in the most demanding environments. SiC mirrors are revolutioni...
The Role of Optical Systems in Enhancing ADCS Performance for Small Satellite Platforms Attitude Determination and Control Systems (ADCS) are essential for maintaining the precise...
Ultra-lightweight mirrors for space are critical in applications where reducing system mass is essential without compromising optical accuracy or durability. At Avantier...
Discover how the Zygo NewView 9000 3D Optical Surface Profiler is transforming the future of high-precision optics at Avantier. This state-of-the-art metrology system uses Coherence...
