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Understanding Optical Filters

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Understanding Optical Filters

Learn more about when to use optical filter glass vs. optical coatings. Optical filters selectively transmit light in a particular range of wavelengths, that is, colors, while absorbing the remainder. Coatings, on the other hand, can be tailored to very specific wavelengths. 

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Prototype optics vs. production optics

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Prototype optics vs. production optics

An inside view on considerations for prototypes vs. productions methods. Our sales representative Mike Vergo walks through the steps of flat and spherical optical components.

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Advancing optical manufacturing for future applications

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Advancing optical manufacturing for future applications

Precision optics manufacturing plays a crucial role in telecommunications, aerospace and defense, healthcare, and consumer electronics. But as the field experiences a notable increase in complexity, the manufacturing process is becoming more challenging.

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Laser Debris Shields

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Laser Debris Shields

Within our custom optical components we provide laser debris shields and protective windows in any configuration you can imagine including coating.

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Optical blanks

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Optical blanks

You may know Esco as a custom and catalog finished supplier, but we also provide our customers fast delivery of optical blanks. We have an open capacity to fulfill optical blank orders in 1 to 2 weeks direct from our on-hand materials.

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Quality Optics from a Trusted Supplier

American Owned & Operated

Esco Optics is a leading manufacturer of custom and catalog optics, precision optical components, and ITAR optics in the United States.

Military & Defense Supplier

As the leader for military and defense optics in the United States, Esco Optics adheres to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

ITAR Registered & Compliant

ITAR registered and compliant, Esco manufactures ITAR optics for all of its customers with the strictest confidentiality.