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    Spectrum Scientific to discuss freeform optics manufacturing capabilities at SPIE Photonics West 2018

    Jan. 15, 2018
    This manufacturing process uses glass or metal substrates to deliver low-cost freeform optics with aspheric profiles in high volumes.
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    Spectrum Scientific (SSI)'s manufacturing process uses glass or metal substrates to deliver low-cost freeform optics with aspheric profiles in high volumes to exacting specifications, achieving peak-to-valley surface figures as high as λ/10 or better. Freeform mirrors up to 4.0 in. in diameter as standard, with enhanced aluminum or gold coatings, are also available.

    SPIE Photonics West booth number: 1352

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    Contact:Spectrum Scientific (SSI)

    Headquarters: Irvine, CA

    Product: Volume freeform optics manufacturing

    Key Feature: Peak-to-valley surface figures as high as λ/10 or better

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