Commerical & Industrial Optics

commercial and industrial optics
double sided polishing optics

Notch Optics specializes in providing advanced optical solutions and specialized coatings for a variety of industrial applications, focusing on enhancing performance in challenging environments.

In commercial use, optics are foundational to consumer electronics, including smartphone cameras and virtual reality devices, advancing imaging and display technology.

On the industrial side, optics are essential to precision manufacturing, quality control, and laser machining, supporting innovations in industries like automotive, aerospace, and semiconductors.

Optical Solutions:

  • Filters & Mirrors: Including bandpass filters, contrast enhancement filters, color filters, and anti-reflection/non-glare coatings.
  • Beam Splitters: Custom beam splitters and partial reflectors for various applications.
  • Transparent Conductive EMI & Anti-Fogging Windows: Solutions designed to manage electromagnetic interference and prevent fogging on optical surfaces.
  • Custom Optical Solutions: Tailored solutions for specific customer needs across various industries.

Optical Coatings:

  • Dielectric Mirrors: Covering UV to near-infrared wavelengths.
  • Metallic Mirrors: Available for visible to infrared spectra.
  • Anti-Reflection/Non-Glare Coatings: Enhancing optical clarity and reducing reflections.
  • Oleo/Hydrophobic Coatings: Providing resistance against oils and water.
  • Chemical Strengthening & Heat Tempering: Increasing durability and resilience of glass substrates.
  • UV & IR Blocking Coatings: Protecting against ultraviolet and infrared radiation.

General Capabilities

  • ISO 9001:2015 Registered
  • ITAR Certified
  • Cybersecurity Compliant
  • Single-Point Diamond Turning
  • Design-Prototype-Production
  • In-House Optical Fabrication
  • Compliant to MIL Standards
  • In-House Environmental Testing
  • Complete In-House Production
  • Cost-Effective and Reliable Optics
  • Made in USA

Applications

  • 3D Sensing: Optical solutions for depth perception and 3D imaging technologies.
  • HUD/HMD: Heads-up displays and head-mounted displays for augmented reality applications.
  • Autonomy & Robotic Vision: Optics supporting autonomous systems and robotic vision applications.
  • Non-Contact Optical Inspection: Solutions for precision inspection and quality control.
  • Image Sensing & Scanners: Optical components for imaging devices and scanning systems.
  • Machine Vision: Supporting industrial automation and machine vision systems.
  • Thermal Management: Optics designed for effective heat dissipation and management.
  • EMI Shielding: Solutions to mitigate electromagnetic interference in electronic devices.

Thermal Imaging

Thermal imaging

Capabilities

  • Custom IR Thin-Film Coatings
  • MWIR, LWIR, SWIR Coatings
  • Multi-Band Coatings
  • Windows and Lens Coatings
  • Transmissive Coatings

Applications

  • Safety and Law Enforcement Imaging
  • Long-Range Surveillance Detection
  • Remote Sensing
  • Machine Vision Cameras
  • Aerial Thermography
  • LiDAR
  • Energy Efficiency Systems
  • Wildlife Detection
  • Night Vision Systems
  • Healthcare Detection Systems
  • Mechanical & Maintenance Systems
  • Astronomy

Imaging & Vision Systems

Imaging and Vision Systems

Capabilities

  • High Damage Threshold Optical Coatings
  • High Transmission
  • High Out-of-Band Blocking
  • Lightweight Optics
  • Optics for Harsh Environments

Applications

  • Display and Camera Systems
  • 3D Imaging
  • Imaging Analysis
  • Machine Vision
  • Agricultural Inspection
  • LiDAR
  • Infrared (IR) Imaging
  • Security Surveillance
  • Factory Automation
  • Scientific and Medical Imaging
  • Color Vision Systems
  • Bar Code Reader
  • Intelligent Traffic Solutions

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Heads up display

Capabilities

  • Thin-Film Multi-Layer Coatings
  • Metallic and Dielectric Coatings
  • Mirrors, Beamsplitters/Combiners
  • Partial Reflection
  • Lightweight Optics
  • Durable Coatings

Applications

  • Navigation Systems
  • Night Vision Systems
  • Military Aviation
  • Augmented Reality (AR) Systems
  • Flight Vision Systems
  • Synthetic Vision Systems (SVS)
  • Multiple Color Displays

Laser Processing

Laser processing

Capabilities

  • Low Loss
  • High Spectral Stability
  • CO2 and Fiber
  • Metals
  • Ceramics
  • Plastics

Applications

  • Focusing Optics
  • Turning Mirrors
  • Debris Shields
  • Lens Focusing Systems
  • Laser Optics
  • CNC Machines
  • Beam Steering
  • Material Processing
  • Marking and Engraving
  • Cutting and Welding
  • Cleaning and Scanning