Optical coating science is not dark magic, but it is a highly specialized, and sometimes high-risk, part of the optical manufacturing process. This series will
ITAR is a set of US government regulations that control the export and import of defense-related technology, designed to ensure that we can control which
Pennsburg, PA (May 1, 2023) — Penn Optical Coatings, an ITAR-registered provider of high-precision standard and custom optical thin film coatings, announced today that it
For decades, even the largest, most vertically integrated companies in the optics and photonics industry have outsourced their coatings. These market leaders recognize that coating
Coatings are critical to optical system performance, and anti-reflection coatings are one of the most common in the industry. Learn more about proper selection, specification
Metallic mirror coatings offer uniform reflectivity over a wide spectral range and minimize reflectivity losses with optimized coating designs and processes. Learn more about the different types of mirror coatings and their advantages.
Anti-reflection (AR) thin film coatings are used to optimize desired wavelength(s) or broad spectrum of light transmissions and reduce unwanted surface reflections. AR coatings are
Beamsplitter coatings are normally produced on plate glass or in cube format. The incident beam splits into a partially transmitted beam and a partially reflected
Beam-splitters are one of the most widely used components in optical systems. A Beam-splitter is an optical component that divides an incident beam of light
Quick-Turn Thin Film Coating Solutions Penn Optical Coatings combines precision surface engineering technologies with coating expertise to deposit thin films on multifunctional materials of various
UV-IR Optical Coatings The most common types of anti-reflection optical coatings are the UV and IR coatings. These coatings are designed to reduce the reflection from surfaces.
Penn Optical Coatings Offers High-Quality Beamsplitter Solutions Beamsplitters are used to split light beams into two separate beams with a designated ration. These optical components
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