
Optical processing is the foundation of precision optical manufacturing. It involves shaping and refining materials like glass, crystals, and polymers into components such as lenses, mirrors, and prisms. These components are essential to devices in high-tech fields—from semiconductors and biomedical imaging to consumer electronics.
By combining cutting-edge technologies like ultra-precision polishing, laser processing, computer-controlled surfacing (CCOS), and advanced coating techniques, optical processing ensures tight tolerances, superior surface quality, and consistent performance across applications.
Key Optical Processing Technologies
Optical Coating: Thin-film coatings tailor optical performance by enhancing reflectivity, transmission, and polarization. Anti-reflective coatings, for example, improve clarity in cameras, and optical sensors.
Laser Processing: A non-contact method that precisely cuts, welds, or engraves materials like glass and metal—vital in electronics, aerospace, and automotive sectors.
Computer-Controlled Optical Surfacing (CCOS): Integrates CAD/CAM with CNC machining to produce freeform and aspheric optics with sub-micron accuracy.
Ultra-Precision Polishing (UPP): Techniques like magnetorheological finishing ensure flawless surface smoothness, especially in large-aperture or high-precision components such as telescope mirrors.