Opco Laboratory, Inc. products

As suggested by the name, metal reflective coatings are metallic materials applied to optical components to increase their reflectivity across a particular range of the wavelength spectrum. One of the most common metals utilized in the manufacture of these coatings is aluminum which, depending on the formulation is used for visible and ultraviolet (UV) light applications. Other metals employed include gold for infrared (IR) and near-infrared (NIR) wavelengths and silver for Visible, NIR, and IR wavelengths.

Dielectric coatings alter the reflectivity of coated optical components by introducing optical interference properties for certain wavelengths or wavelength ranges. As a result, the optical element demonstrates reflectivity ranging from ~0 to ~100%, depending on the coating material, coating thickness, and number of coating layers. Some of the materials commonly used in dielectric coatings include magnesium fluoride and a variety of metal oxides.

Anti-reflective (AR) coatings are used to reduce the reflectivity of an optical component at specific wavelength or across a wavelength range. As a result, the part achieves better transmission with higher contrast and lower risk of ghost images. At OPCO, we offer AR coatings for optical components made from a variety of substrates.

Indium tin oxide (ITO) coatings demonstrate high transparency and electrical conductivity. They are ideal for use on optical components that require excellent light transmissivity in the visible to near-infrared range. ITO-hybrid coatings combine the properties of standard ITO and other optical coatings. At OPCO, we offer ITO and ITO-hybrid coatings that accommodate sheet resistivity requirements ranging from 10 to 1,000 ohms per square for most glass and polymer substrates.

OPCO can design and develop custom ruled diffraction gratings masters to suit any application requirement. These ruled diffraction grating masters provide the “master” for use with the OPCO replication process and will enable the production of exact copies in any size / shape needed to support the OEM customer.

Diffraction gratings are significant in facilitating transmission or reflection in optical applications. At OPCO Laboratories Inc., we have more than 40 years of optical manufacturing experience. Our experts can assist you in determining which grating best meets the requirements of your project.

OPCO produces a variety of beamsplitters, such as plate and cube, Polka-Dot, and Dichroic. These custom beamsplitter assemblies are tailored to your split ratio, polarization, or wavelength ranges. OPCO has the capability to manufacture your production quantities. Our vertically integrated manufacturing allows us total process control over your product, ensuring that each Dichroic or Polka-Dot beamsplitter meets our high standards.

Using our in-house capabilities to grind and polish spherical optics, our experienced craftsmen will deliver your custom domes and lenses when you need them. OPCO has the capability to manufacture your production quantities. Our vertically integrated manufacturing allows us total process control over your product.

OPCO’s vertically integrated manufacturing facility can take your custom precision mirrors designs and produce flat and spherical, coated parts quickly to keep your development on track. OPCO has the capability to manufacture your production quantities. Our vertically integrated manufacturing allows us total process control over your product.

Innovative manufacturing approaches permit you to get the complex or custom prisms, or uniquely shaped windows necessary to accommodate your design challenges.