The Complete Guide to IR Lenses
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Product Highlights Infrared (IR) lenses are specialized optical elements designed for use in the infrared spectrum, beyond visible light.  They gather and focus infrared radiation, enabling thermal detection and imaging.  Made from materials like germanium and zinc selenide, these lenses are transparent to infrared wavelengths, suitable for applications in industry, medicine, research, and defense.  IR […]

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Free Shipping in July/August 2024
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Streamline Your Summer Orders: Free Shipping U.S. customers (existing and new) can enjoy complimentary domestic shipping on one order placed in July or August, 2024. For existing customers, this offer is valid for one redemption per month. Maximize your business efficiency and reduce shipping costs this summer. For split shipments in quantity, free shipping applies […]

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Warranty Policy Update
Warranty Policy Update News

Warranty Policy Update Avantier is pleased to announce a new update to our warranty policy! We now offer a TWO-year guarantee for all optical components and optical assemblies, inclusive of all parts and labor. We stand firmly behind our products with complete confidence, committing to complimentary repairs for products returned within TWO years of delivery, […]

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Design of an Off-Axis Parabolic Mirror
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Design of an Off-Axis Parabola Mirror The off-axis parabola mirror (OAP Mirror) is widely used in advanced optical systems that meet increasingly stringent performance requirements. The design and specifications of OAP Mirrors are key elements that significantly affect manufacturing costs and the overall performance of these systems. To standardize the design and specification process of […]

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Designing Off-Axis Parabolic Mirrors

Designing Off-Axis Parabolic Mirrors Off-axis parabolic mirrors, commonly referred to as OAP mirrors, are engineered to manipulate parallel light beams. Unlike standard flat mirrors, they leverage a parabolic section to achieve specific optical functions. Collimation: When a divergent light beam meets the OAP mirror parallel to its optical axis, the parabolic surface collimates the light, […]

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The Complete Guide to Microscope Objective Lens
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   Product Highlights: A microscope magnifies objects, revealing details not visible to the naked eye. It can project the image to the eye or a camera for observation or recording. Avantier’s diverse lineup, featuring achromatic, semi-apochromatic, and apochromatic options, ensures superior imaging quality. With magnifications ranging from 1X to 100X and numerical apertures up to […]

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The Complete Guide to Aspheric Lens
Aspheric Lens

  Product Highlights: Aspheric lenses correct spherical aberration, improving image quality. They feature varying curvature, unlike spherical lenses and spherical elements enhancing, enhancing precision.  Manufacturing methods include precision glass molding, precision polishing, and diamond turning, each with unique benefits and limitations. Material selection depends on application needs and manufacturing process compatibility.  Avantier offers comprehensive custom […]

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Case Study: Two-Aspheric Cemented Lenses for Enhanced Image Clarity in Ophthalmic Examinations
Two Aspheric Cemented Lenses for Enhanced Image Clarity in Ophthalmic Examinations

       Key Takeaways Avantier manufactures a two-aspheric cemented lens by combining two aspheric lenses, which corrects aberrations and enhances optical performance.  Specifically designed for innovative eyepieces in ophthalmic examinations, these lenses excel in minimizing distortions to improve image quality and clarity, making them suitable for various fields.  The project focused on achieving high […]

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Case Study: Objective Lens for Laser Instruments

Case Study: Objective Lens for Laser Instruments with Wavelengths (350-850nm) in Medical Devices Introduction Avantier, a leading custom optics company, recently undertook a challenging project to design and produce objective lenses for a laser instrument used in a medical device. The client’s specific requirements included an effective focal length (EFL) of 10mm, numerical aperture (NA) of […]

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Case Study – LiDAR Lens Design
LiDAR Lens Design for Autonomous Driving

Case Study – LiDAR Lens Design Revolutionizing LiDAR Lens Design for Autonomous Driving with Avantier At Avantier, we take pride in our ability to meet the unique optical needs of our customers. Our commitment to innovation and excellence in optics is on display in a recent project, in which we partnered with a cutting-edge company in […]

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