Simplify optical component sourcing with a single supplier
Optical systems often require multiple components, including lenses, filters, mirrors, beamsplitters, prisms, gratings, slits and image sensors. When these components are sourced from different suppliers, engineers and procurement teams must manage separate quotations, lead times and technical discussions.
availability and lead time.
Sourcing these components through fewer suppliers can simplify procurement and reduce day-to-day coordination. It can also provide access to stock optics, custom-manufactured components and specialist products through a more streamlined supply chain.
Reduce the number of suppliers you manage
Managing multiple optical suppliers can increase the administrative burden, particularly when projects involve a mix of standard and custom components.
By sourcing more optical components through us, your team can manage enquiries, quotations and orders through a single supplier. This reduces the time spent coordinating between multiple vendors while maintaining access to a broad range of optical components and manufacturing partners.
It can also simplify the process of identifying alternative options if availability or lead times change during a project.
Access stock optics for development and production
Stock optics can help support both development work and production requirements where an existing specification meets system needs.
Ready-to-ship components can help engineers evaluate designs, build prototypes and maintain project schedules. They can also provide a practical route to production when a standard component already meets performance requirements.
We supply a wide range of stock optical filters, diffraction gratings, optical slits, lenses, mirrors, beamsplitters, windows and prisms.
Specify custom optics where required
Standard components are not always suitable for every application. Requirements for specific materials, coatings, dimensions or tolerances may require a custom-manufactured optic.
Through our manufacturing network, we can source custom optical components produced to your specification, including specific materials, coatings, dimensions and tolerances.
Access to both stock and custom options allows engineers to select the most appropriate solution at each stage of a project. In some cases, a stock component may be used for evaluation before moving to a custom specification for production.
Find difficult-to-source optical components
Some optical components can be difficult to source because of specialist materials, coating requirements or long lead times.
Our established supplier network gives customers access to a broad range of standard and specialist optical components.
This can be particularly useful when replacing an existing component, sourcing a specialist optic or supporting the transition from prototype to production.
Get technical support throughout the sourcing process
Selecting an optical component involves more than matching dimensions. Material choice, coating performance, surface quality and tolerances can all affect system performance.
Our technical sales managers help customers select components, review specifications and identify suitable alternatives when lead times or availability become a concern.
Components are supported by our metrology and quality processes, helping ensure supplied optics meet agreed specifications.
Consolidate your optical sourcing
Consolidating more of your optical component sourcing with one supplier can reduce supplier management while maintaining access to stock optics, custom components and specialist products.
By combining stock optics, custom manufacturing support and technical guidance, we help engineering and procurement teams to source optical components more efficiently.
Discuss your optical component requirements
Whether you require stock optics, custom-manufactured components or help sourcing a specialist optical product, contact our technical sales team at [email protected].