Optical Coating & Filter Capabilities
Our optical coating capabilities cover surface reflection control, easy-clean surface treatments, reflective coatings and wavelength-selective optical filters.
Anti-Reflection & Non-Glare Coatings
Optical surface treatments for applications where reflected light or surface glare needs to be reduced.
Learn MoreOleophobic & Hydrophobic Coatings
Surface coatings for glass components requiring improved resistance to oils, fingerprints, water and surface contamination.
Learn MoreMetal & Mirror Coatings
Reflective optical coatings for mirror and metal-coated glass components.
Learn MoreUV Pass & UV Block
Optical filter solutions for applications requiring ultraviolet wavelengths to be transmitted or blocked.
Learn MoreIR Pass & IR Block
Spectral filter solutions for controlling the transmission or blocking of infrared wavelengths.
Learn MoreOptical Bandpass Filters
Optical filters for applications requiring a selected wavelength band to pass through the component.
Learn MoreNeutral Density Filters
Optical filters for applications requiring controlled reduction of transmitted light.
Learn MorePolarizing Filters
Filter solutions for optical systems requiring control of light polarization.
Learn MoreChoose an Optical Coating by Requirement
Different optical coatings and filters are used depending on which part of the optical response or exposed surface needs to be controlled.
| Requirement | Recommended Coating / Filter | Main Function |
|---|---|---|
| Reduce reflection or visible glare | Anti-Reflection & Non-Glare | Surface reflection control |
| Reduce oil, fingerprints or water adhesion | Oleophobic & Hydrophobic | Surface contamination control |
| Create a reflective optical surface | Metal & Mirror Coatings | Optical reflection |
| Pass or block ultraviolet light | UV Pass & UV Block | UV spectral control |
| Pass or block infrared light | IR Pass & IR Block | IR spectral control |
| Pass a selected wavelength band | Optical Bandpass Filters | Wavelength selection |
| Reduce transmitted light level | Neutral Density Filters | Light attenuation |
| Control polarization | Polarizing Filters | Polarization control |
Each coating family can then be specified in more detail according to the finished optical component and required optical function.
Frequently Asked Questions
Start with Anti-Reflection & Non-Glare Coatings when the main requirement is to reduce reflected light or visible glare from the glass surface.
Oleophobic & Hydrophobic Coatings are the relevant surface-treatment category when the glass needs improved resistance to oils, fingerprints, water or other surface contamination.
Use UV Pass & UV Block for ultraviolet control and IR Pass & IR Block for infrared spectral control.
Use the Optical Bandpass Filters category when the optical system needs to transmit a selected spectral band.
The coating range also includes Neutral Density Filters and Polarizing Filters for light-level and polarization-control requirements.
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