Optical Coatings and Materials

WHITE PAPERS AND CASE STUDIES

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An Introduction To Optical Coatings
Optical coatings are thin films applied to optical components to enhance their performance. Various manufacturing methods exist, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.  Continue Reading..
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MRC Coating - Multi Resistant Coating
MRC-coated lenses repel water droplets, ensuring clear and pristine images even in challenging conditions. Explore how MRC coating simplifies lens maintenance by making cleaning easier and more efficient.  Continue Reading..
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Salt Fog Silver Coating For Silver Reflector Optics
Discover how salt fog silver coating offers unprecedented protection against atmospheric corrosion and mechanical damage, ensuring prolonged optical performance in extreme conditions.  Continue Reading..
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Chemical Strengthening vs. Heat Strengthening Of Glass Substrates
Examine a comparison of chemical strengthening and heat strengthening, two processes for increasing the strength and durability of soda lime and other glass substrates.  Continue Reading..
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Epoxy/Polyester vs. Frit Ink For Screen Printed Glass Substrates
Frit is a durable ink made of glass and ceramic particles that adheres well to tempered glass. Epoxy is a more affordable option that can be cured at lower temperatures and is good for thinner glass.  Continue Reading..
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ClearView Theater Projection Port Glass Windows
ClearView from Abrisa Technologies is a high-end projection port window glass designed to increase transmissivity and ensure a high quality, bright and sharp image. This application note discusses ClearView glass features, and the benefits of using it in IMAX Theaters, digital cinemas, 3D projection technology, home theaters, and museums.  Continue Reading..
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Abrisa Technologies Offers Bus Bars In Use With Transparent Conductive Coatings For ITO Heaters, EMI Shielding & Other E-Conductive Systems
Abrisa Technologies offers bus bars that provide the pathways for electrical connectivity or grounding points to transparent conductive coatings and are themselves, made of conductive material.  Continue Reading..

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

X-ray leaded glass is a radiation shielding glass that contains a high content of heavy metallic oxides that provide protection against X-rays and Y-rays for use in the medical and technical fields.

Transparent Conductive Heaters are ideal solutions when anti-fogging or de-icing, and high throughput and clarity are needed to maintain unobscured viewing and optical sensing in cold climates.

Bus bars provide the pathways for electrical connectivity or grounding points to transparent conductive coatings and are themselves, made of conductive material.

For two decades, Abrisa has supplied optical solutions for manufacturers of bio-medical and FDA-regulated devices and biochips with a critical need for quality control, consistency, and reliability.

Explore custom coating services and innovative total solutions of coated and fabricated technology glass for imaging, sensing, and laser scanning applications.

BOROFLOAT® 33 is a UV-NIR transparent borosilicate float glass with excellent optical properties and smooth low scatter surfaces straight off the float process. It is an economical high performance material, making it ideal for the volume manufacture of windows, mirrors, filters, display glass, 3D build platforms, and other components.

ZC&R Coatings for Optics (ZC&R), an Abrisa Technologies company, designs and manufactures innovative precision thin film coating solutions for micro-electronics, defense and avionics, display, industrial automation, optical sensors and imaging, photonics, medical/dental, life science analytics, and other market applications. 

PRO-HC-VIS1 is a clear glass coating for high-traffic scanners that offers up to 40X more abrasion resistance compared to uncoated and HIE chemically-strengthened glass.

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OPTICAL COATINGS AND MATERIALS VIDEOS

  • Explore PG&O's precision optical fabrication services: scribing, cutting, machining, grinding, polishing, coating, and more. High-quality, cost-effective solutions tailored to your needs.

  • Discover the power of Thin-Film Optical Coatings for precision control over reflectance, transmittance, and more. From ITO to AR glass, tailor-made solutions await.

  • Take an inside look at Abrisa Technologies' unwavering commitment to long-term partnerships, stability, and technical excellence with an approach that brings innovation and reliability together.

  • At SPIE Optics & Photonics 2023, Armadillo SIA's Mario Paredes provides a walkthrough of the benefits and advantages of optical fibers for applications where beam shape and homogeneity is critical

  • Alluxa has rapidly grown into a world leader in precision thin films and optical filters by refining our advanced SIRRUS Plasma Deposition process, designing and building our coating equipment, and a dedication to research and development.

  • At the 2023 Photonics West trade show, Lisa M. Tsufura introduces us to Abrisa’s optical and glass capabilities. Check out this video from the last day on the show floor to learn more about what Abrisa and HEF Photonics can provide.

  • Which optical coating will deliver the best results for my application? That is the key question of this 15-minute presentation with Barbara Herdt, head of the laser optics business unit at Laser Components.