Expert Optical Coating Services and Solutions

Transform your optical components with precision coating solutions from Apollo Optical Systems. Our advanced thin-film technology and in-house engineering expertise deliver anti-reflective, mirror, and custom coatings for polymer and glass optics across medical, defense, automotive, and industrial applications.

Advanced optical coating equipment applying precision thin-film coatings to optical components

Our Optical Coating Services

Comprehensive coating solutions from prototypes to high-volume production for demanding optical applications.

Anti-Reflective Coatings

Specialized dielectric thin-film coatings that reduce reflectivity through destructive interference, enhancing optical performance across medical devices, AR/VR, automotive, and telecommunications applications.

Evaporative Coatings

High-quality reflective and anti-reflection thin film coatings applied to plastic and glass using in-house designed fixtures, featuring materials including gold, silver, aluminum, and magnesium fluoride.

Polymer Coating Solutions

Precision optical coatings specifically engineered for temperature-sensitive polymer components, requiring specialized techniques different from traditional glass coating processes.

Custom Filter Coatings

Advanced beamsplitter and mirror coatings engineered for specific wavelength requirements, providing flexible production from single prototypes to high-volume manufacturing batches.

Multi-Range Coatings

Comprehensive coating solutions spanning UV, visible, and NIR spectral ranges, optimized for diverse industrial, medical, and defense optical system requirements.

Quality Assurance Testing

Rigorous metrology and testing using advanced interferometry, microscopy, and measurement systems to ensure coating performance meets exacting specifications and optical requirements.

Advanced Technology

Precision Coating Solutions for Complex Applications

Our coating expertise combines cutting-edge thin-film technology with decades of experience in polymer optics manufacturing. We deliver precision coatings that meet the most demanding performance requirements while maintaining cost-effective production pathways. From medical device components to defense systems, our solutions enable enhanced optical performance and reliability.

Precision optical components with specialized anti-reflective coatings in clean room environment
Industry Leadership

Proven Results

Trusted by leading companies across medical, defense, and industrial sectors worldwide.

"Apollo's Optical Coating Service transformed our medical device prototypes with precision anti-reflective coatings. Their polymer expertise and in-house coating fixtures delivered exactly what we needed."

Dr. Sarah Chen

"We struggled with polymer coating temperature limitations until Apollo solved it. Their specialized techniques for plastic optics handled our Zeonor components without degradation. Game-changer."

James Whitmore

"Apollo's optical coating services set them apart in the market. They deliver precision and consistency that competitors simply can't match for complex polymer applications."

Michael Torres

"Needed AR coatings for our VR headset components in two weeks. Apollo delivered flawlessly, on time, with quality that exceeded expectations. Their responsiveness is unmatched."

Lisa Park

"Apollo's competitive pricing combined with their advanced coating capabilities provided excellent ROI. Their end-to-end service from design through coating ensured seamless integration."

Robert Krishnan

"Fifteen years partnering with Apollo. Their Anti-Reflective coatings consistently perform across our automotive lighting line. Trust and reliability define this relationship."

David Hutchins

"Apollo's Evaporative Coatings with in-house designed fixtures achieved 30-50 Å RMS surface finish on our complex aspheric surfaces. Technical excellence is their hallmark."

Dr. Patricia Wong

"As an industry peer, I recognize Apollo's optical coating services position them as market leaders. Their integrated capabilities—design, molding, coating, metrology—are unparalleled."

Richard Schultz

"Apollo's Optical Coating Service transformed our medical device prototypes with precision anti-reflective coatings. Their polymer expertise and in-house coating fixtures delivered exactly what we needed."

Dr. Sarah Chen

"We struggled with polymer coating temperature limitations until Apollo solved it. Their specialized techniques for plastic optics handled our Zeonor components without degradation. Game-changer."

James Whitmore

"Apollo's optical coating services set them apart in the market. They deliver precision and consistency that competitors simply can't match for complex polymer applications."

Michael Torres

"Needed AR coatings for our VR headset components in two weeks. Apollo delivered flawlessly, on time, with quality that exceeded expectations. Their responsiveness is unmatched."

Lisa Park

"Apollo's competitive pricing combined with their advanced coating capabilities provided excellent ROI. Their end-to-end service from design through coating ensured seamless integration."

Robert Krishnan

"Fifteen years partnering with Apollo. Their Anti-Reflective coatings consistently perform across our automotive lighting line. Trust and reliability define this relationship."

David Hutchins

"Apollo's Evaporative Coatings with in-house designed fixtures achieved 30-50 Å RMS surface finish on our complex aspheric surfaces. Technical excellence is their hallmark."

Dr. Patricia Wong

"As an industry peer, I recognize Apollo's optical coating services position them as market leaders. Their integrated capabilities—design, molding, coating, metrology—are unparalleled."

Richard Schultz

"Apollo's Optical Coating Service transformed our medical device prototypes with precision anti-reflective coatings. Their polymer expertise and in-house coating fixtures delivered exactly what we needed."

Dr. Sarah Chen

"We struggled with polymer coating temperature limitations until Apollo solved it. Their specialized techniques for plastic optics handled our Zeonor components without degradation. Game-changer."

James Whitmore

"Apollo's optical coating services set them apart in the market. They deliver precision and consistency that competitors simply can't match for complex polymer applications."

Michael Torres

"Needed AR coatings for our VR headset components in two weeks. Apollo delivered flawlessly, on time, with quality that exceeded expectations. Their responsiveness is unmatched."

Lisa Park

"Apollo's competitive pricing combined with their advanced coating capabilities provided excellent ROI. Their end-to-end service from design through coating ensured seamless integration."

Robert Krishnan

"Fifteen years partnering with Apollo. Their Anti-Reflective coatings consistently perform across our automotive lighting line. Trust and reliability define this relationship."

David Hutchins

"Apollo's Evaporative Coatings with in-house designed fixtures achieved 30-50 Å RMS surface finish on our complex aspheric surfaces. Technical excellence is their hallmark."

Dr. Patricia Wong

"As an industry peer, I recognize Apollo's optical coating services position them as market leaders. Their integrated capabilities—design, molding, coating, metrology—are unparalleled."

Richard Schultz
The Apollo Difference

Why Choose Apollo Optical Systems?

Your trusted partner in precision optical coatings with proven expertise and uncompromising quality.

End-to-End Capabilities

Complete in-house design, manufacturing, coating, and testing capabilities under one roof.

Polymer Expertise

Specialized knowledge in coating temperature-sensitive polymers requiring unique processing techniques.

Proven Performance

Over two decades of delivering precision optical solutions for demanding applications.

Quality Assurance

Advanced metrology and testing capabilities ensuring consistent, high-performance coating results.

Expert Engineering Team

Dedicated professionals delivering precision optical solutions since 2002.

Founded through a management buyout in 2002, Apollo Optical Systems carries forward the innovative legacy of Rochester Photonics Corporation, originally established as a spin-off from the University of Rochester's Institute of Optics in 1989. Our team combines decades of research expertise with practical manufacturing experience, having advanced precision optical technologies through government programs and commercial partnerships. Operating from our 21,000 sq. ft. facility in Rochester, NY, we've built our reputation on transforming cutting-edge optical research into reliable, scalable manufacturing solutions. Our engineers and scientists bring deep expertise in advanced optical design programs and coating technologies, ensuring every project benefits from both theoretical knowledge and hands-on manufacturing experience.

Facility Size21,000 sq. ft.
Market Sectors7+ Industries
Years of InnovationSince 1989

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of optical coatings do you provide?

We offer anti-reflective (AR) coatings, mirror coatings, beamsplitter coatings, filter coatings, and custom thin-film solutions for UV, visible, and NIR wavelength ranges on both polymer and glass substrates.

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Need Custom Coating Solutions?

Speak with our coating experts about your specific requirements and applications.

Trusted Excellence

Awards and Recognition

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ISO Compliance

Certified quality management systems

FDA compliance certification for medical device manufacturing

FDA Protocols

Medical device manufacturing compliance

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GMP Standards

Good manufacturing practice protocols

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