The MPS-1400 Optical Drop Cable / Optical Node Stub is a connectorized assembly that is used to connect a fiber feeder splice point to an optical receiver node or Optical Network Unit (ONU). This eliminates the need to field terminate optical connectors or splice pigtails at the node enclosure. (read more)

Advanced Optics manufacturers single and double-sided optical flats up to 8" in diameter for use in test and measurement or as optical windows. Their flats are available either uncoated, with an anti-reflective coating or with a variety of reflective coatings for use as mirrors. (read more)

Manufacturers of precision and custom optical components for use in medical instrumentation, academics and research, and industrial applications. Their product line includes optical flats, flat mirrors, optical windows, beamsplitters, and custom optical components. (read more)

Optical windows are used in applications where it is necessary to isolate different environments while allowing light to pass through. When purchasing a window, it is important to consider the properties of the material as well as the requiremtents for size, transmission and wavelength. Advanced Optics offers precision and commercial grade windows both off-the-shelf and made to order. (read more)

Improves optical performance, durability, and a displays' ability to resist shock, vibration and moisture. (read more)

Electro-Optical Product Design, Manufacturing and Installation - Adaptive Optics Associates develops and produces Optical Systems for government and commercial customers with challenging performance requirements. (read more)

Optical Systems Fabrication: Optical fabrication lies at the very heart of our operations and plays a vital role in maintaining our position as a world leader in the field in optics. Every step from grinding, polishing and coating through final testing utilizes the most advanced technologies and processes. Training of our opticians is performed through a four-year intensive program. (read more)

Master Bond's optical adhesive MS151 is a two-part silicone adhesive which combines silicone's inherent temperature resistance and flexibility with a refractive index of 1.43 and superb optical clarity. Its low viscosity assures complete fill-in around complicated contours. These key factors highly recommend the use of this silicone adhesive for optical potting, casting and encapsulation. (read more)

Enlightened Design and Manufacturing

This is the first in a four-part series on "design for manufacturing and assembly" or DFMA for short — an innovative way to bring prototypes, or even cocktail-napkin concepts, into profitable production. (read more)

Master Bond debuts a clear, epoxy for bonding and potting optical components called EP29LP. It has an unusually low exotherm and forms high strength bonds of more than 3500 psi in shear. The clear adhesive encapsulant adheres well to optical fibers, optical connectors, lenses and glass. This casting compound exhibits good optical and thermal conductivity and good chemical resistance. (read more)