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.
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.

Comprehensive coating solutions from prototypes to high-volume production for demanding optical applications.
Specialized dielectric thin-film coatings that reduce reflectivity through destructive interference, enhancing optical performance across medical devices, AR/VR, automotive, and telecommunications applications.
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.
Precision optical coatings specifically engineered for temperature-sensitive polymer components, requiring specialized techniques different from traditional glass coating processes.
Advanced beamsplitter and mirror coatings engineered for specific wavelength requirements, providing flexible production from single prototypes to high-volume manufacturing batches.
Comprehensive coating solutions spanning UV, visible, and NIR spectral ranges, optimized for diverse industrial, medical, and defense optical system requirements.
Rigorous metrology and testing using advanced interferometry, microscopy, and measurement systems to ensure coating performance meets exacting specifications and optical requirements.
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.

Trusted by leading companies across medical, defense, and industrial sectors worldwide.
Your trusted partner in precision optical coatings with proven expertise and uncompromising quality.
Complete in-house design, manufacturing, coating, and testing capabilities under one roof.
Specialized knowledge in coating temperature-sensitive polymers requiring unique processing techniques.
Over two decades of delivering precision optical solutions for demanding applications.
Advanced metrology and testing capabilities ensuring consistent, high-performance coating results.
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.
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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Get a custom coating solution tailored to your specific application requirements and performance goals.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 585-272-6170 You can also send us a quick email at
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 585-272-6170 You can also send us a quick email at