Polymer Optics Quality Assurance Services and Testing

Ensure the precision and performance of your polymer optical components with Apollo's comprehensive quality assurance and testing services. Our advanced metrology capabilities, including interferometry and coordinate measuring systems, validate critical optical parameters to guarantee your products meet the highest standards for demanding applications across medical, aerospace, and industrial sectors.

Advanced optical testing equipment measuring polymer lens precision

Our Polymer Optics Quality Assurance Services

Complete testing and verification solutions ensuring your polymer optical components meet exact specifications.

Metrology and Testing

Comprehensive measurement of optical parameters using advanced equipment including interferometers, CMM systems, and surface profilers to validate component performance.

Tolerance Analysis

Detailed analysis of manufacturing tolerances ensuring optimal optical system performance through collaboration between optical and mechanical engineering teams.

Design Verification

Independent validation of optical designs through simulation, optimization, and prototype testing to confirm functionality before production.

Service Process

Our Quality Assurance Process

Initial Design Review and Specification Analysis

We begin by thoroughly analyzing your optical component specifications and design requirements, establishing clear quality benchmarks and measurement protocols tailored to your application's critical performance parameters.

Advanced Metrology and Measurement

Tolerance Analysis and Validation

Performance Testing and Verification

Documentation and Quality Certification

Proven Results

Quality Success Stories

Delivering precision and reliability for demanding optical applications worldwide.

"Apollo's Single-Point Diamond Turning achieved our tight optical tolerances with remarkable precision. Their consistent 60-80 Å RMS surface finish in polymers exceeded our specifications and reduced our rework dramatically."

Robert Chen

"We struggled with coating polymer optics until Apollo stepped in. Their temperature-controlled coating process for polymer components solved our thermal degradation issues that plagued previous vendors."

Jennifer Hoffmann

"Apollo's polymer optics quality assurance approach gives us confidence our products meet demanding medical standards. Their metrology capabilities and tolerance analysis are industry-leading."

David Martinez

"We needed microlens arrays prototyped in three weeks. Apollo's rapid injection molding turnaround and in-house quality verification got us to market on schedule without compromising performance."

Lisa Wang

"Apollo's Zeonor material expertise and specialized coating process delivered optical components meeting our sterilization requirements cost-effectively. Their design verification caught critical tolerancing issues early."

Dr. Marcus Johnson

"Twenty years partnering with Apollo—their assembly services evolved from simple doublets to 34-element medical endoscopes. Their institutional knowledge and consistent quality are irreplaceable."

Patricia O'Brien

"Apollo's diffractive optics and optical coating expertise eliminated our system weight by 40%. Their design-for-manufacturing review prevented costly production mistakes that would have derailed our aerospace program."

Colonel James Mitchell

"As a industry peer, I recommend Apollo's polymer optics quality assurance framework. Their end-to-end capabilities—from design through metrology—position them as the trusted leader in precision polymer optics."

Professor Michael Steele

"Apollo's Single-Point Diamond Turning achieved our tight optical tolerances with remarkable precision. Their consistent 60-80 Å RMS surface finish in polymers exceeded our specifications and reduced our rework dramatically."

Robert Chen

"We struggled with coating polymer optics until Apollo stepped in. Their temperature-controlled coating process for polymer components solved our thermal degradation issues that plagued previous vendors."

Jennifer Hoffmann

"Apollo's polymer optics quality assurance approach gives us confidence our products meet demanding medical standards. Their metrology capabilities and tolerance analysis are industry-leading."

David Martinez

"We needed microlens arrays prototyped in three weeks. Apollo's rapid injection molding turnaround and in-house quality verification got us to market on schedule without compromising performance."

Lisa Wang

"Apollo's Zeonor material expertise and specialized coating process delivered optical components meeting our sterilization requirements cost-effectively. Their design verification caught critical tolerancing issues early."

Dr. Marcus Johnson

"Twenty years partnering with Apollo—their assembly services evolved from simple doublets to 34-element medical endoscopes. Their institutional knowledge and consistent quality are irreplaceable."

Patricia O'Brien

"Apollo's diffractive optics and optical coating expertise eliminated our system weight by 40%. Their design-for-manufacturing review prevented costly production mistakes that would have derailed our aerospace program."

Colonel James Mitchell

"As a industry peer, I recommend Apollo's polymer optics quality assurance framework. Their end-to-end capabilities—from design through metrology—position them as the trusted leader in precision polymer optics."

Professor Michael Steele

"Apollo's Single-Point Diamond Turning achieved our tight optical tolerances with remarkable precision. Their consistent 60-80 Å RMS surface finish in polymers exceeded our specifications and reduced our rework dramatically."

Robert Chen

"We struggled with coating polymer optics until Apollo stepped in. Their temperature-controlled coating process for polymer components solved our thermal degradation issues that plagued previous vendors."

Jennifer Hoffmann

"Apollo's polymer optics quality assurance approach gives us confidence our products meet demanding medical standards. Their metrology capabilities and tolerance analysis are industry-leading."

David Martinez

"We needed microlens arrays prototyped in three weeks. Apollo's rapid injection molding turnaround and in-house quality verification got us to market on schedule without compromising performance."

Lisa Wang

"Apollo's Zeonor material expertise and specialized coating process delivered optical components meeting our sterilization requirements cost-effectively. Their design verification caught critical tolerancing issues early."

Dr. Marcus Johnson

"Twenty years partnering with Apollo—their assembly services evolved from simple doublets to 34-element medical endoscopes. Their institutional knowledge and consistent quality are irreplaceable."

Patricia O'Brien

"Apollo's diffractive optics and optical coating expertise eliminated our system weight by 40%. Their design-for-manufacturing review prevented costly production mistakes that would have derailed our aerospace program."

Colonel James Mitchell

"As a industry peer, I recommend Apollo's polymer optics quality assurance framework. Their end-to-end capabilities—from design through metrology—position them as the trusted leader in precision polymer optics."

Professor Michael Steele
The Apollo Difference

Why Choose Apollo Optical Systems?

The industry leader in polymer optics quality assurance and testing.

Advanced Equipment

State-of-the-art metrology tools including Zygo interferometers and Zeiss CMM systems.

Proven Expertise

Over 20 years of experience in precision polymer optics testing and validation.

Comprehensive Testing

Complete optical and mechanical testing capabilities from prototypes to production volumes.

ISO Compliance

All testing conducted within ISO, FDA, and GMP protocols for regulatory compliance.

Meet The Quality Team

Expert engineers and technicians ensuring optical precision.

Apollo Optical Systems builds on a rich heritage of optical innovation dating back to 1989 as a spin-off from the University of Rochester's Institute of Optics. Founded through a management buyout in 2002, our Rochester-based facility houses 21,000 square feet of advanced manufacturing and testing capabilities. Our team of scientists and engineers combines decades of experience in precision optics with cutting-edge technology to deliver quality assurance solutions that meet the most demanding specifications. From our state-of-the-art metrology lab to our comprehensive testing protocols, we ensure every polymer optical component meets the highest standards of performance and reliability for critical applications across medical, defense, and industrial markets.

20+ YearsExperience in precision polymer optics
21,000 sq ftAdvanced testing and manufacturing facility
Multi-IndustryServing medical, defense, and commercial markets

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of optical measurements can you perform on polymer components?

We offer comprehensive optical testing including surface roughness measurement, surface figure analysis using interferometry, coordinate measurement of mechanical features, optical retardation testing, and transmission/reflection characterization across UV, visible, and NIR ranges.

What testing equipment do you use for quality assurance?

Can you perform quality testing on prototypes before production?

What surface finish accuracy can you measure on polymer optics?

Do you provide documentation for regulatory compliance?

How long does typical quality testing take?

Can you test optical assemblies or just individual components?

What industries do you serve for quality assurance testing?

Need Specific Testing Information?

Our quality assurance experts can discuss your specific testing requirements.

Quality Certified

Awards and Recognition

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ISO Compliance

Certified quality management systems

FDA compliance certification

FDA Protocols

Medical device testing standards

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GMP Standards

Good manufacturing practice compliance

Ready to Ensure Optical Precision?

Contact our quality assurance team to discuss your polymer optics testing requirements and get expert guidance.

Contact Us Today

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