Optical Coatings
High-quality thin-film optical coatings for complex applications, including anti-reflective and mirror coatings with precision across UV, visible, and NIR ranges.
Transform your plastic components with precision coating solutions designed for demanding applications. Our advanced thin-film technology and custom dip coating processes deliver superior performance, durability, and optical clarity across UV, visible, and NIR ranges for medical devices, automotive systems, and industrial applications.

Complete range of precision coating solutions for plastic components and optical applications.
High-quality thin-film optical coatings for complex applications, including anti-reflective and mirror coatings with precision across UV, visible, and NIR ranges.
Specialized dielectric thin-film coatings that reduce reflectivity through destructive interference for medical devices, AR/VR systems, and machine vision applications.
Custom anti-reflection and reflective thin film coatings including gold, silver, aluminum, and magnesium fluoride applied to plastic and glass components.
Comprehensive coating solutions for acrylic, styrene, Zeonex, Zeonor, and Ultem materials with specialized techniques for temperature-sensitive polymer optics.
Tailored coating processes from prototypes to high-volume production with in-house fixture design and advanced metrology for quality assurance.
Extensive metrology capabilities including interferometry, surface profiling, and coordinate measuring to confirm coating quality and critical optical parameters.
Our state-of-the-art coating facility combines decades of expertise with cutting-edge thin-film technology to deliver superior results for demanding plastic coating applications. We specialize in temperature-sensitive polymer coatings that require precise process control, offering everything from prototype development to high-volume manufacturing with consistent quality and performance.

Delivering precision coating solutions for leading companies across medical, defense, and industrial sectors.
Experience the difference of working with precision optics leaders.
Complete capabilities from design through coating application and quality verification under one roof.
Over 20 years of specialized experience in polymer coating technologies and temperature-sensitive processes.
Tailored coating processes with in-house fixture design for unique applications and challenging requirements.
Advanced metrology and testing capabilities ensure consistent performance and meet demanding specifications.
Precision optics specialists with decades of experience.
Apollo Optical Systems was born from the prestigious University of Rochester's Institute of Optics, bringing world-class expertise in diffractive and micro-optics from research laboratories into commercial applications. Founded through a management buyout in 2002, our team combines academic excellence with practical manufacturing experience in our advanced 21,000 sq. ft. Rochester facility. We've built our reputation on innovation that scales, delivering precision coating solutions that accelerate time-to-market while managing complexity for demanding applications across medical, defense, and industrial sectors.
What types of plastic materials can you coat?
We specialize in coating various optical-grade polymers including acrylic (PMMA), polystyrene, Zeonex, Zeonor, and Ultem. Our expertise includes temperature-sensitive materials that require specialized coating techniques different from glass optics.
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Certified quality management systems
Medical device manufacturing compliance
Good Manufacturing Practice certified
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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