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Ceramics and high-purity glass are used in scientific research for their stability, insulation, and precision. They are ideal for components in lasers, optics, vacuum systems, and various laboratory instruments.

Ceramics in Optical Applications

Technical ceramics and advanced glass materials are widely used in optical systems where precision and stability are critical. Materials such as alumina, Zerodur®, quartz glass, and sapphire offer low thermal expansion, high stiffness, and excellent durability.

Typical applications include optical mirrors, windows, substrates, and structural components. Ceramic and glass optical mirrors provide high dimensional stability, ensuring accurate beam control in laser and imaging systems.

We offer custom precision machining for optical components, supporting high surface quality, tight tolerances, and reliable performance.

Key Applications

Technical ceramics and advanced glass materials are widely used in critical optical components, where precision, thermal stability, and long-term reliability are essential for consistent system performance

  • Optical mirrors (laser & precision imaging)
  • Optical windows (UV / IR / high-power systems)
  • Lens substrates and mounts
  • Beam delivery and alignment components
  • Sensor housings and insulating parts
  • Structural components for optical systems

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Our ceramic and optical components support high-precision systems where dimensional stability (<1 µm) and ultra-low surface roughness (Ra ≤ 0.001 µm) are critical to performance.

Recommended Materials

We have supplied high-precision Macor and Shapal-HI-M ceramic holders and fixtures for scientific research projects at leading institutions such as the National University of Singapore and the University of Maryland, supporting demanding applications in vacuum, optical, and advanced research systems.

Key Components

We have supplied high-precision Macor and Shapal-HI-M ceramic holders and fixtures for scientific research projects at leading institutions such as the National University of Singapore and the University of Maryland, supporting demanding applications in vacuum, optical, and advanced research systems.

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We have supplied high-precision Macor and Shapal-HI-M ceramic holders and fixtures for scientific research projects at leading institutions such as the National University of Singapore and the University of Maryland, supporting demanding applications in vacuum, optical, and advanced research systems.

Material MACOR Aluminum Nitride Alumina Silicon Carbide Silicon Nitride Zirconia SHAPAL Hi M
Roundness 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001
Internal Thread M1.2 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001
Flatness M1.2 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001
Concentricity M1.2 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001
Flatness M1.2 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001
Concentricity M1.2 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001
Flatness M1.2 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001
Concentricity M1.2 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001
Material MACOR Aluminum Nitride Alumina Silicon Carbide Silicon Nitride Zirconia SHAPAL Hi M
Roundness 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001
Internal Thread M1.2 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001
Flatness M1.2 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001

Disclaimer: The values presented are mean and typical of those resulted from test samples