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FLAT SAPPHIRE WINDOWS PROTECT VISION SYSTEMS IN HARSH ENVIRONMENTS

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Custom fabricated sapphire windows are being introduced by Meller Optics, Inc. of Providence, RI. The firm has recently become DFARS compliant which involves a set of cybersecurity regulations that defense contractors and suppliers must follow in order to be awarded new DoD contracts. Meller Flat Sapphire Windows can be fabricated to OEM specifications in different […]

OPTICS POLISHING ABRASIVES FOR GRINDING, LAPPING & POLISHING ALL MATERIALS

A hand with a purple glove is pouring white alumina powder into a blue surface.

A line of high purity, petroleum-free alumina abrasive powders that are ready to mix with ionized water for use with all hard and soft optical materials is available from Meller Optics, Inc. of Providence, RI. Meller Microlux Powders come in seven particle sizes from 0.05 to 3.0 microns for mixing with ionized water and application […]

CUSTOM LIDAR OPTICS MATCH TRANSMISSION REQUIREMENTS

An array of optical components in various shapes, sizes and configurations on a green table. An photo of terrain taken with a LIDAR camera is in the background.

A wide range of LIDAR (light detection and ranging) optics that can be custom fabricated to match specific military and commercial application requirements has been introduced by Meller Optics, Inc. of Providence, RI. Meller LIDAR Optics can be made from germanium, sapphire, silicon, UV glass, zinc selenide, zinc sulfide, and other materials to match specific […]

SAPPHIRE WINDOWS IDEAL FOR AEROSPACE APPLICATIONS

An array of sapphire windows in various configurations on a blue table with a photo of a satellite in the background.

Custom fabricated sapphire windows for use in aerospace applications where their hardness, durability, and ability to withstand extreme temperatures is critical have been introduced by Meller Optics, Inc. of Providence, RI. Meller Sapphire Windows feature Mohs 9 hardness which is second only to diamond, making them capable of withstanding fast moving particles, harsh chemicals, heat […]

ER:YAG LASER ACTIVE ELEMENTS FINISHED AND SEMI-FINISHED CONFIGURATIONS OFFERED

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A broad line of ER:YAG laser active elements which are primarily used in a wide variety of medical, surgical, dermatological, cosmetic, and dental applications are being introduced by Meller Optics, Inc. of Providence, RI. Meller ER:YAG Laser Active Elements operate at 2940 nm and the lasers are well known for their ability to deliver precise […]

SAPPHIRE & RUBY BALLS DURABLE, CHEMICALLY INERT AND BIOCOMPATIBLE

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Miniature high-precision sapphire and ruby balls for use as bearings and mechanical components in medical and scientific instruments and as optical components in lasers, cameras, and fiber optic devices are available from Meller Optics, Inc. of Providence, RI. Meller Sapphire & Ruby Balls feature zero porosity, Mohs 9 hardness which is second only to diamond, […]