Integrated Infrared Optics Manufacturing — Material to Coated Component
Quantum Optx provides vertically integrated manufacturing of infrared optical components, supporting OEM production from raw material sourcing through precision fabrication and thin-film coating. Processes are optimized for repeatability, yield control, and batch traceability.
Capability 1 – Raw Materials
Infrared Optical Materials | Supply & Optimization
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Quantum Optx supports sourcing and preparation of infrared optical materials for medical and industrial applications, with focus on consistency, yield optimization, and batch traceability.
Supported Materials:
- ZnSe (Zinc Selenide) — CVD, laser grade (≤ 80 µm inclusions)
- ZnS (Cleartran®, Multispectral)
- Germanium (Ge) — IR grade, low absorption
- Silicon (Si)
- Gallium Arsenide (GaAs)
- Fused Silica / Optical Glass
Material Forms:
- Slabs and sheets
- Precision blanks (round, rectangular, custom geometries)
Capabilities:
- Qualified global sourcing network
- Material optimization for yield (SMTY approach)
- Thickness preparation prior to fabrication
- Batch and lot traceability
Typical Ranges:
Diameter: 5 mm – 200+ mm
Thickness: 2 mm – 25+ mm
Capability 2 – Fabricated Optics
Precision Infrared Optics | OEM & Production
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Precision Infrared Optics | OEM & Production
Quantum Optx supports fabrication of infrared optical components for medical and industrial systems, optimized for repeatability and scalable production.
Products:
- ZnSe lenses (plano-convex, meniscus)
- IR windows (flat and wedged)
- Mirrors (coated/uncoated)
- Custom geometries (rectangular, racetrack, blanks)
Typical Capabilities:
- Diameter tolerance: ±0.025 mm (±0.001″)
- Thickness tolerance: ±0.010–0.025 mm
- Surface quality: 40-20 standard / 20-10 upon request
- Flatness: λ/4 typical / λ/10 achievable
- Parallelism: < 1 arc-min
Production Model:
- OEM repeat production programs
- Batch processing (full tooling capacity)
- Inventory-based fulfillment for repeat parts
- Yield optimization and scrap control
Lead Time:
Finished optics: 4–6 weeks
Blanks: 2–3 weeks
Capability 3 – Coating & Quality
Infrared Optical Coating Services | Medical & Industrial
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Quantum Optx provides precision thin-film coating services for infrared substrates, supporting both internally sourced optics and customer-supplied components (coating-only service).
Designed for medical devices and industrial laser applications, with emphasis on performance, repeatability, and qualification support.
Witness samples are available for coating validation, first article inspection, and qualification.
Supported Substrates:
- ZnSe (CVD, laser grade)
- ZnS (Cleartran®, Multispectral)
- Germanium (Ge)
- Silicon (Si)
- Gallium Arsenide (GaAs)
- Fused Silica
Geometry:
- Plano / Plano
- Wedged
- Spherical / Aspherical (upon review)
- Custom geometries
Coating Capabilities:
- AR coatings @ 10.6 µm (CO₂ laser optimized)
- Broadband IR coatings (2–12 µm)
- Dual-band coatings (IR + visible alignment)
- High-Reflective (HR) coatings
- Custom wavelength & AOI designs
Typical Optical Performance:
- Transmission: ≥ 99.4% per surface
- Reflectance: ≤ 0.2% per surface
- Absorption: ≤ 0.2%
- LIDT (CO₂ CW): ~15–25 kW/cm²
Customer-Supplied Optics:
We accept finished, uncoated optics for coating.
Incoming inspection includes:
- Surface quality (scratch/dig)
- Flatness and figure verification
- Edge/chamfer condition
- Coating compatibility
Only qualified parts proceed to coating.
Witness sample coating available prior to production runs.
Process Control & Quality:
Final inspection per optical standards
Precision cleaning
Controlled deposition environment
Interferometric inspection
Spectrophotometric verification (T/R)
