Custom Specialty Coating Services for Industrial Applications

Transform your industrial optical components with Apollo Optical Systems' advanced specialty coating solutions. Our precision thin-film technologies deliver superior performance for demanding applications across medical, aerospace, defense, and commercial industries, combining cutting-edge engineering with proven manufacturing excellence to meet your most challenging coating requirements.

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Our Specialty Coating Services

Advanced thin-film optical coatings engineered for demanding industrial applications and complex performance requirements.

Optical Coating

High-quality thin-film optical coatings for plastic and glass components across UV, visible, and NIR ranges with precision engineering expertise.

Anti-Reflective Coatings

Specialized dielectric thin-film coatings that reduce reflectivity through destructive interference for enhanced optical performance in critical applications.

Evaporative Coatings

Anti-reflection and reflective thin film coatings using gold, silver, aluminum, magnesium fluoride and specialized materials for diverse industrial needs.

Advanced Technology

Precision Coating Solutions for Critical Applications

Apollo Optical Systems delivers specialized coating solutions that meet the most demanding industrial requirements. Our advanced thin-film technology combines decades of expertise with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities, ensuring consistent quality from prototypes to high-volume production. We specialize in coatings for polymer optics, which require unique techniques and temperature considerations, delivering superior performance for medical devices, defense systems, automotive applications, and commercial optical products.

Precision optical coating process with thin-film deposition equipment
Trusted Excellence

Proven Results

Delivering precision coating solutions for industry leaders across medical, aerospace, and commercial sectors.

"Apollo's Optical Coating Service transformed our medical device prototypes with precision anti-reflective coatings. Their expertise with polymer optics and temperature-sensitive materials ensured perfect results every time."

Dr. Sarah Chen

"We struggled with coating adhesion on acrylic components until Apollo applied their Acrylic Material Expertise. Their understanding of polymer limitations solved our manufacturing bottleneck completely."

James Mitchell

"Apollo's custom specialty coating services have become essential to our competitive edge in aerospace optics. Their precision and innovation keep us ahead in this demanding market segment."

Colonel Richard Hartley

"Needed emergency coating work on 500 diffractive optics components with a three-day deadline. Apollo delivered flawlessly, demonstrating remarkable responsiveness and manufacturing capability under pressure."

Lisa Rodriguez

"Apollo's Single-Point Diamond Turning combined with their evaporative coating capabilities provided exceptional value. Their integrated approach reduced our overall component costs by 22 percent."

Thomas Brewster

"Twenty years partnering with Apollo on assembly services and optical coatings. Their consistent quality, reliability, and genuine partnership approach have made them indispensable to our operations."

Margaret Walsh

"Apollo's metrology and testing capabilities, combined with their Anti-Reflective coatings, delivered optical surfaces meeting our ½ wave specification. Their technical rigor is unmatched."

Dr. Raj Patel

"As an industry peer, I recognize Apollo's custom specialty coating services as the benchmark. Their Rochester facility and proven expertise position them as the clear leader in precision polymer optics."

Kenneth Summers

"Apollo's Optical Coating Service transformed our medical device prototypes with precision anti-reflective coatings. Their expertise with polymer optics and temperature-sensitive materials ensured perfect results every time."

Dr. Sarah Chen

"We struggled with coating adhesion on acrylic components until Apollo applied their Acrylic Material Expertise. Their understanding of polymer limitations solved our manufacturing bottleneck completely."

James Mitchell

"Apollo's custom specialty coating services have become essential to our competitive edge in aerospace optics. Their precision and innovation keep us ahead in this demanding market segment."

Colonel Richard Hartley

"Needed emergency coating work on 500 diffractive optics components with a three-day deadline. Apollo delivered flawlessly, demonstrating remarkable responsiveness and manufacturing capability under pressure."

Lisa Rodriguez

"Apollo's Single-Point Diamond Turning combined with their evaporative coating capabilities provided exceptional value. Their integrated approach reduced our overall component costs by 22 percent."

Thomas Brewster

"Twenty years partnering with Apollo on assembly services and optical coatings. Their consistent quality, reliability, and genuine partnership approach have made them indispensable to our operations."

Margaret Walsh

"Apollo's metrology and testing capabilities, combined with their Anti-Reflective coatings, delivered optical surfaces meeting our ½ wave specification. Their technical rigor is unmatched."

Dr. Raj Patel

"As an industry peer, I recognize Apollo's custom specialty coating services as the benchmark. Their Rochester facility and proven expertise position them as the clear leader in precision polymer optics."

Kenneth Summers

"Apollo's Optical Coating Service transformed our medical device prototypes with precision anti-reflective coatings. Their expertise with polymer optics and temperature-sensitive materials ensured perfect results every time."

Dr. Sarah Chen

"We struggled with coating adhesion on acrylic components until Apollo applied their Acrylic Material Expertise. Their understanding of polymer limitations solved our manufacturing bottleneck completely."

James Mitchell

"Apollo's custom specialty coating services have become essential to our competitive edge in aerospace optics. Their precision and innovation keep us ahead in this demanding market segment."

Colonel Richard Hartley

"Needed emergency coating work on 500 diffractive optics components with a three-day deadline. Apollo delivered flawlessly, demonstrating remarkable responsiveness and manufacturing capability under pressure."

Lisa Rodriguez

"Apollo's Single-Point Diamond Turning combined with their evaporative coating capabilities provided exceptional value. Their integrated approach reduced our overall component costs by 22 percent."

Thomas Brewster

"Twenty years partnering with Apollo on assembly services and optical coatings. Their consistent quality, reliability, and genuine partnership approach have made them indispensable to our operations."

Margaret Walsh

"Apollo's metrology and testing capabilities, combined with their Anti-Reflective coatings, delivered optical surfaces meeting our ½ wave specification. Their technical rigor is unmatched."

Dr. Raj Patel

"As an industry peer, I recognize Apollo's custom specialty coating services as the benchmark. Their Rochester facility and proven expertise position them as the clear leader in precision polymer optics."

Kenneth Summers
The Apollo Advantage

Why Choose Apollo Optical Systems?

Experience the difference that precision engineering and proven expertise make in specialty coating solutions.

End-to-End Capabilities

Complete in-house coating solutions from design through high-volume production with advanced manufacturing facilities.

Proven Expertise

Over two decades of specialized experience in precision polymer optics and complex coating applications since 2002.

Quality Assurance

Rigorous quality control with comprehensive metrology capabilities ensuring consistent performance and reliability in every coating.

Innovation Leadership

Advanced coating technologies developed from university research foundations, delivering cutting-edge solutions for demanding applications.

Our Expert Team

Precision optics specialists with decades of experience.

Apollo Optical Systems was born from innovation, tracing its roots to Rochester Photonics Corporation, a 1989 spin-off from the University of Rochester's prestigious Institute of Optics. Founded by leading optical scientists Dr. G. Michael Morris, Dr. Dean Faklis, and Dr. Milton Chang, our company emerged from a management buyout in 2002 with a mission to commercialize advanced optical technologies. Today, we operate from a state-of-the-art 21,000 square foot facility in Rochester, NY, equipped with cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities. Our team combines academic excellence with practical manufacturing expertise, delivering precision coating solutions that accelerate time-to-market while ensuring uncompromising quality. We've built lasting partnerships across medical, aerospace, defense, and commercial industries, establishing ourselves as a trusted leader in specialty optical coatings.

20+ YearsIndustry Experience
21,000 sq ftAdvanced Manufacturing Facility
Multiple IndustriesServed Successfully

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of specialty coatings do you offer for industrial applications?

We offer comprehensive coating solutions including anti-reflective coatings, evaporative coatings (gold, silver, aluminum), mirror coatings, beamsplitter coatings, and custom thin-film solutions for UV, visible, and NIR wavelength ranges.

Can you coat both plastic and glass optical components?

What industries do you serve with your specialty coating services?

Do you handle both prototype and high-volume production coating?

What quality control measures do you use for coating services?

How long does the coating process typically take?

Can you develop custom coating solutions for unique applications?

What support do you provide during the coating development process?

Ready to Discuss Your Coating Project?

Connect with our coating specialists for expert consultation and custom solutions.

Quality & Innovation

Awards and Recognition

ISO quality certification logo

ISO Quality Systems

Rigorous quality management protocols

FDA compliance certification

FDA Compliance

Medical device manufacturing standards

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GMP Protocols

Good Manufacturing Practice certified

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Our coating specialists are ready to discuss your requirements and develop the perfect solution for your industrial application.

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