Optical Coatings

Many lenses are offered with optical coatings for increased performance in the Ultraviolet (UV), visible, or Infrared (IR) spectrums. IRD is poised to serve all your coating needs. We have the ability to offer quick-turn basic coatings in-house. Our complete offerings run from basic Mgf2 coatings to the incredibly intricate multiple-stack coatings, metallization and more. IRD offers HLDT AR and mirror coatings, ultra-high reflective mirror coatings, beam splitters, notch, BBAR and many more. Bring us your challenges, and let’s work together to find a solution!

Optical Coating And Designs For Any Application

The right coating can help manage reflection, transmission, wavelength control, and surface performance so the finished component supports the intended optical system. IRD provides optical coating solutions for technical buyers who need coatings matched to a specific substrate, wavelength range, and application environment. From simple performance improvements to more complex coating stacks, the goal is to support the way the component needs to function in the final assembly.

Filters

Dichroic, Fluorescence, Narrow Bandpass, Multi-Bandpass, Edge, Notch

Anti-Reflection Coating (AR coating)

Single Layer and High Efficiency Multi-Layer

Beamsplitters

Polarizing or Non-Polarizing

High Laser Damage Threshold Coatings

High Reflection or Anti-Reflective coating

ITO Conductive

Metalizing

Optical Mirrors and Laser Mirrors

Using Enhanced and Protected Aluminum, Silver, Gold, and dielectric coatings.

Patterned Coatings

Patterned coatings can be applied to a wide variety of substrates for use as filters, reference gauges, or datums. Chrome, precious metals, and aluminum are among the more common coating materials IRD Glass works with.

Specialized Designs from IRD Glass

Custom Design and Development for UV, Visible, Infrared spectrum demands.

Capabilities

IRD Glass has an electron-beam chamber along with a DC sputtering chamber. Our coating engineers use the latest coating methods to enhance spectral coverage and improve performance. We perform single and multi-layer coatings including metallic, broadband, v-coat, polarizing, HLDT coatings, and more. With precision optical coatings, IRD can help evaluate the coating method, material compatibility, and performance requirements before production. Custom optical coatings can also support applications where standard coating options do not meet the project’s optical, environmental, or inspection needs.