Precision Polymer Optics Components and Manufacturing

Medical devices, automotive systems, VR/AR technology, aerospace applications, and lighting systems are the primary industries that benefit from polymer optics. These include applications such as endoscopes, diagnostic equipment, ADAS sensors, LIDAR windows, virtual reality headsets, aircraft lighting, and emergency systems where lightweight, cost-effective optical solutions with exceptional precision are required.

Yes, Apollo Optical Systems is ISO 13485:2016 certified and manufactures medical-grade polymer optics using chemically stable, non-toxic materials specifically designed for medical applications. The manufacturing process achieves tight tolerances including concentricity of ±0.002mm, center thickness of ±0.005mm, and surface roughness under 50Å RMS for critical medical device applications.

Apollo Optical Systems offers both single-point diamond turning for prototypes and precision injection molding for high-volume production runs with consistent quality. This end-to-end manufacturing capability provides complete in-house facilities including diamond turning, injection molding, coating, and metrology for total quality control and faster delivery times.

Apollo Optical Systems offers anti-reflective (AR) coatings, reflective coatings, and specialized thin film coatings including gold, silver, aluminum, and custom solutions. The company provides custom coating fabrication with in-house fixture design specifically compatible with polymer optics to meet various application requirements.

Components range from 1mm to 300mm in diameter, accommodating both miniature precision optics and large aperture applications. The manufacturing process can achieve concentricity tolerances as tight as ±0.002mm, center thickness of ±0.005mm, and surface roughness under 50Å RMS, suitable for applications requiring exceptional dimensional accuracy.

Polymer materials used by Apollo Optical Systems, including PMMA/Acrylic, Polycarbonate, Polystyrene, Cyclic Olefin Polymers (COP/COC), and ULTEM, are specifically selected for optimal optical performance. These materials provide comparable optical performance to glass while offering significant advantages including lightweight construction, design flexibility, and compatibility with high-volume manufacturing processes while maintaining chemical stability and non-toxic properties for sensitive applications.

Apollo Optical Systems provides technical consultation and custom solutions within 24 hours of initial contact. The company's complete in-house manufacturing capabilities, including diamond turning for prototypes and injection molding for production, enable faster delivery times compared to outsourced manufacturing while maintaining total quality control throughout the process.