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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...
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(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...

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Reducing Risk in Space Optics Projects
Why Risk Reduction is Mission-Critical In space missions, failure is not an option. Optical components—mirrors, lenses, filters, and coatings—must perform flawlessly...
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Best Optics for Quantum Entanglement Experiments
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 ...
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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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How to Manage Wavefront Error Budgets in Space Telescopes
Meeting strict wavefront error (WFE) budgets is essential in the design and manufacturing of space telescope optics. These performance thresholds determine how ...
High-Precision Optical Design for Wide Spectrum Star Trackers | Avantier
Avantier delivers advanced optical system design for wide-spectrum star trackers—enabling high-precision spacecraft attitude determination. We specialize in custom optics for ...
High-Precision Silicon Carbide (SiC) Mirrors by Avantier | Advanced Optics for Space & Defense
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...
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Space-Qualified Optical Sensors
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...
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Ultra-Lightweight Mirrors for Space
Ultra-lightweight mirrors for space are critical in applications where reducing system mass is essential without compromising optical accuracy or durability. At Avantier...
Zygo NewView 9000 | High-Precision 3D Optical Surface Profiling 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...
Webinar: Exploring Microscope Objective Lenses with Avantier
Join us for Avantier’s webinar as we explore the fascinating world of microscope objective lenses! These essential components play a crucial role in microscopy, enabling researchers...
Webinar: Exploring Off-Axis Parabolic (OAP) Mirrors for Advanced Optical Systems
Are you designing high-precision optical systems and want to better understand Off-Axis Parabolic (OAP) Mirrors? This webinar from Avantier is your essential guide to OAP mirrors...
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When it comes to observing the universe from hundreds of miles above Earth, precision is key. Avantier’s Satellite and Space Telescope Optics are designed to deliver...
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Silicon carbide (SiC) mirrors are advanced optical components known for their exceptional properties, making them ideal for various applications, including larger telescopes, ...
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The Challenges of Manufacturing Space Gravitational Wave Telescopes The Engineering Development Unit Telescope arrived at Goddard Space Flight Center in May 2024. This prototype...
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Orbital debris poses a very real risk to satellites and orbital spacecraft, and optics debris detection is the most effective way to mitigate that risk. Here we’ll examine how...
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Ritchey Chrétien (RC) telescopes are advanced reflecting telescopes renowned for their exceptional image quality and minimized optical aberrations. Their ability to...

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