Professional Infrared Optical Coatings Designs and Applications

Advanced infrared optical coating solutions engineered for precision performance across diverse applications. Our specialized coatings optimize transmission, reduce reflectivity, and enhance system efficiency for medical devices, defense systems, automotive, and industrial applications requiring reliable infrared functionality.

Advanced infrared optical coatings on precision optical components

Our Infrared Optical Coatings Services

Comprehensive coating solutions from design to production for demanding infrared applications.

Anti-Reflective Coatings

Specialized dielectric thin-film coatings reducing reflectivity within specific wavelength ranges through destructive interference of reflected waves from optical interfaces.

Evaporative Coatings

Anti-reflection and reflective thin film optical coatings applied to plastic and glass using gold, silver, aluminum, magnesium fluoride materials.

Custom Coating Design

Engineering expertise combining advanced thin-film technology with precision optical coatings for UV, visible, and NIR ranges across complex applications.

Custom Solutions

Precision Infrared Coatings for Critical Applications

Our infrared optical coatings deliver exceptional performance through advanced thin-film technology and specialized material expertise. From anti-reflective coatings for medical devices to complex filter systems for defense applications, we engineer solutions that meet the most demanding optical requirements with precision and reliability.

Precision infrared optical coating application process
Proven Results

Success Stories

Delivering precision infrared coating solutions across medical, defense, and industrial applications.

"Apollo's Optical Coating Service transformed our medical device prototype. Their expertise in AR coatings and polymer compatibility ensured our product met stringent performance requirements without compromising optical clarity or timeline."

Dr. Sarah Chen

"We struggled with tolerance analysis across our optical-mechanical assembly until Apollo intervened. Their integrated design approach and precision equipment resolved our manufacturing bottleneck and reduced rework by 40%."

James Patterson

"For infrared optical coatings, Apollo proved superior to our previous vendor. Their custom thin-film solutions optimized our thermal imaging system's performance, enabling competitive advantages in the defense sector."

Michael Torres

"Apollo delivered our prototype single-point diamond turning components in half the expected time. Their responsiveness to urgent aerospace deadlines and precision machining capabilities were exceptional and mission-critical."

Lisa Rodriguez

"Apollo's polymer injection molding with integrated coating services delivered outstanding value. Their end-to-end capabilities eliminated vendor coordination headaches and reduced our overall optical component costs significantly."

David Kim

"Partnering with Apollo for over eight years has been transformative. Their proven expertise in Zeonor material expertise and assembly services keeps our medical device production reliable, scalable, and consistently high-quality."

Dr. Elizabeth Warren

"Apollo's single-point diamond turning achieves sub-wave optical surfaces in our polymer optics. Their technical mastery with Nanoform lathes and Zeonex materials enabled designs previously considered impossible to manufacture economically."

Robert Nakamura

"In the competitive infrared optical coatings market, Apollo's secure supply chain and proven partnerships provide confidence. Their Rochester facility consolidates design, coating, and metrology—a rare competitive advantage for defense contractors."

Colonel James Whitmore (Retired)

"Apollo's Optical Coating Service transformed our medical device prototype. Their expertise in AR coatings and polymer compatibility ensured our product met stringent performance requirements without compromising optical clarity or timeline."

Dr. Sarah Chen

"We struggled with tolerance analysis across our optical-mechanical assembly until Apollo intervened. Their integrated design approach and precision equipment resolved our manufacturing bottleneck and reduced rework by 40%."

James Patterson

"For infrared optical coatings, Apollo proved superior to our previous vendor. Their custom thin-film solutions optimized our thermal imaging system's performance, enabling competitive advantages in the defense sector."

Michael Torres

"Apollo delivered our prototype single-point diamond turning components in half the expected time. Their responsiveness to urgent aerospace deadlines and precision machining capabilities were exceptional and mission-critical."

Lisa Rodriguez

"Apollo's polymer injection molding with integrated coating services delivered outstanding value. Their end-to-end capabilities eliminated vendor coordination headaches and reduced our overall optical component costs significantly."

David Kim

"Partnering with Apollo for over eight years has been transformative. Their proven expertise in Zeonor material expertise and assembly services keeps our medical device production reliable, scalable, and consistently high-quality."

Dr. Elizabeth Warren

"Apollo's single-point diamond turning achieves sub-wave optical surfaces in our polymer optics. Their technical mastery with Nanoform lathes and Zeonex materials enabled designs previously considered impossible to manufacture economically."

Robert Nakamura

"In the competitive infrared optical coatings market, Apollo's secure supply chain and proven partnerships provide confidence. Their Rochester facility consolidates design, coating, and metrology—a rare competitive advantage for defense contractors."

Colonel James Whitmore (Retired)

"Apollo's Optical Coating Service transformed our medical device prototype. Their expertise in AR coatings and polymer compatibility ensured our product met stringent performance requirements without compromising optical clarity or timeline."

Dr. Sarah Chen

"We struggled with tolerance analysis across our optical-mechanical assembly until Apollo intervened. Their integrated design approach and precision equipment resolved our manufacturing bottleneck and reduced rework by 40%."

James Patterson

"For infrared optical coatings, Apollo proved superior to our previous vendor. Their custom thin-film solutions optimized our thermal imaging system's performance, enabling competitive advantages in the defense sector."

Michael Torres

"Apollo delivered our prototype single-point diamond turning components in half the expected time. Their responsiveness to urgent aerospace deadlines and precision machining capabilities were exceptional and mission-critical."

Lisa Rodriguez

"Apollo's polymer injection molding with integrated coating services delivered outstanding value. Their end-to-end capabilities eliminated vendor coordination headaches and reduced our overall optical component costs significantly."

David Kim

"Partnering with Apollo for over eight years has been transformative. Their proven expertise in Zeonor material expertise and assembly services keeps our medical device production reliable, scalable, and consistently high-quality."

Dr. Elizabeth Warren

"Apollo's single-point diamond turning achieves sub-wave optical surfaces in our polymer optics. Their technical mastery with Nanoform lathes and Zeonex materials enabled designs previously considered impossible to manufacture economically."

Robert Nakamura

"In the competitive infrared optical coatings market, Apollo's secure supply chain and proven partnerships provide confidence. Their Rochester facility consolidates design, coating, and metrology—a rare competitive advantage for defense contractors."

Colonel James Whitmore (Retired)
The Apollo Difference

Why Choose Apollo Optical Systems?

Your trusted partner in precision infrared optical coatings with proven expertise.

End-to-End

Complete coating capabilities from design through production under one roof.

Proven Expertise

Over 20 years of specialized experience in precision optical coatings.

Quality Assurance

Advanced metrology and testing ensuring consistent coating performance.

Innovation

Cutting-edge coating solutions that enable new product designs.

Meet The Rochester Team

Expert coating engineers and optical specialists.

Apollo Optical Systems was founded through a management buyout in 2002, building on the legacy of Rochester Photonics Corporation, a spin-off from the University of Rochester's Institute of Optics. Our Rochester, NY facility combines decades of precision optics expertise with advanced manufacturing capabilities. Operating from a state-of-the-art 21,000 sq. ft. facility, our team of scientists and engineers specializes in transforming complex optical challenges into innovative coating solutions that accelerate time-to-market and ensure performance with precision and consistency for our clients worldwide.

20+ YearsCoating Excellence
21,000 sq ftManufacturing Facility
Multi-IndustryApplications Served

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of infrared optical coatings do you offer?

We provide anti-reflective (AR) coatings, reflective coatings, filter 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 materials do you use for evaporative coatings?

Do you provide coating design services?

What industries do your infrared coatings serve?

Can you handle both prototype and production volumes?

What quality standards do you follow for coating applications?

How do you ensure coating performance meets specifications?

Still Have Questions?

Talk to our coating experts for a free consultation.

Trusted Excellence

Awards and Recognition

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Ready to Enhance Your Optical System Performance?

Contact our coating specialists to discuss your infrared optical coating requirements and receive a custom quote.

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