OPTOMAN’s Latest Innovations Enhance Quality and Performance in Laser Optics

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OPTOMAN, the manufacturer of custom dielectric thin films and high-power laser optics, utilizes advanced ion-beam sputtering technology to achieve exceptional precision, consistency, and quality. With progressive control and automated processes, they can deposit complex structures containing hundreds of thin film layers. This results in superior spectral control, delivering sharper features, higher contrasts, and tighter tolerances. OPTOMAN is equipped to design, develop, and manufacture cost-effective yet advanced thin film coatings and laser optics, serving universities and laser system manufacturers around the globe.

The product portfolio of OPTOMAN includes laser mirrors, ultrafast laser mirrors, optics for medical laser applications, optics for space and defense applications, optics for laser processing, mid-IR laser optics, polarizers, beamsplitters & wavelength separators, AR coated optics, special coatings and optics, lenses, and spherical mirror substrates.

Optics for Medical Laser Applications

Optics for medical laser applications includes IBS coated optics for Ho:YAG, Tm:YAG, Er:YAG lasers, multi-wavelength mirrors for medical laser systems, optical assemblies, optics for alexandrite and Nd:YAG laser systems, optics for ns/ps laser systems, and optics for skin photorejuvenation application.

  • Multi-wavelength Mirrors for Medical Laser Systems

Working hand to hand with the biggest medical laser manufacturers, OPTOMAN has developed an application-optimized multi-wavelength mirrors, which increases the longevity and reliability of our partners' laser systems, eventually resulting in a lower total cost of ownership. OPTOMAN offers quick prototyping, custom designs and wavelength combinations while maintaining top-notch optical properties of IBS coatings.

  • Optics for Alexandrite and Nd:YAG laser systems

Alexandrite and Nd:YAG laser configuration is extremely useful for aesthetic applications, especially hair removal treatments. Alexandrite, which emits 755nm wavelength is very effective for fine and fair hair removal, while Nd:YAG laser with its 1064nm helps to penetrate deeper into the skin for better results. By understanding the application deeply, OPTOMAN can boost the laser system effectiveness by reducing the downtime related to heating as IBS coatings feature very low absorption. OPTOMAN optics feature excellent ROI and low cost of ownership.

  • Optics for Skin Photorejuvenation Application

Non-invasive skin rejuvenation procedures require effectiveness and no side effects. Therefore laser system has to be reliable and without downtime. The market is growing and medical laser system manufacturers are reacting to it by innovating new products. OPTOMAN is responding to innovations by optimizing optical components, so they are not the bottleneck in the supply chain.

Optics for Space and Defence Applications

Optics for space and defence applications includes coatings on metal substrates, dichroic mirrors, high reflectivity mirrors, and membrane mirrors.

  • Coatings on metal substrates

Many diamond-turned metals have very high infrared reflectivity and corresponding low absorption. But, with the restriction of the optical constants of the metal material, the reflectivity couldn’t be large enough. So the reflectivity of the metal surface must be improved by depositing multi-layer dielectric films. Dielectric coatings can reduce absorption, increase the laser damage threshold, and improve surface durability. Metal reflectors with high reflectivity resulting from high quality dielectric coatings and good thermal conductivity could improve the resistance to laser irradiation in high-power laser systems.

  • Dichroic and High Reflectivity Mirrors

In space and defense applications, laser systems play a critical role in various areas, including communication and navigation. Extreme conditions require these systems and their components, especially laser optics, to feature high environmental stability and spectral performance OPTOMAN has developed application-optimized laser optics with increased longevity and LIDT, while maintaining low degradation. OPTOMAN’s laser optics not only survive the harsh space, but also thrive and showcase excellent spectral performance.

OPTOMAN continues to push the boundaries of laser optics and thin film technology, delivering high-precision, cost-effective solutions to clients worldwide. With a focus on innovation and quality, the company remains a key player in advancing optical technologies for universities and manufacturers alike, setting new standards for accuracy and performance in the field.

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