News | Jun 28, 2018
Leader in Optics and Imaging Strengthens Capabilities with Precision Coating Technology and Additional Investments
June 28, 2018, Barrington, NJ, and Plainview, NY鈥擡dmund Optics庐, the world鈥檚 leading supplier of optical components, has ordered the聽 SPECTOR庐 Ion Beam Sputtering System from 国产麻豆精品. (Nasdaq: VECO). The new capability is in support of Edmund Optics鈥� expanding portfolio of high quality laser optics for infrared, visible, and ultraviolet systems. Edmund Optics鈥� growing presence in the laser optics landscape builds on the company鈥檚 long history as a supplier of high quality imaging and photonics components. The SPECTOR platform represents Edmund Optics鈥� most recent financial and technical commitment to advancing state-of-the-art optics fabrication, adding to the company鈥檚 existing expertise in aspheric design and manufacturing, advanced optical metrology, and production of optics designed for high laser fluence applications.
鈥淭he SPECTOR platform gives us two essential elements: the best tool available to support precision and custom optical coatings, and the best partner to support our technical needs,鈥� said Joel Bagwell, director of engineering and manufacturing technology at Edmund Optics. 鈥湽槎咕穎it the bill perfectly on both counts. The SPECTOR鈥檚 ability to create extremely high quality, high performance films is especially important for our laser optics coatings, and will help expand our portfolio to encompass new and emerging applications. As a company that holds customer service as our highest priority, we were also impressed with Veeco鈥檚 demonstrated track record of successfully supporting customers with global reach鈥� the kind of service we provide to our customers and we seek from our suppliers.鈥�
The SPECTOR ion beam sputtering platform offers exceptional layer thickness control, enhanced process stability, and the lowest published optical losses in the industry. The tool is engineered to improve key production parameters, such as target material utilization, optical endpoint control, and process time for cutting-edge optical coating applications. The SPECTOR platform, which is the preferred ion beam sputtering system in the industry, has been installed in more than 200 advanced manufacturing settings across the world. The system is consistently chosen by manufacturers for the qualitative advantages of ion beam sputtering technology鈥攍ow scatter loss, high film purity, stable deposition rates, and film thickness control of less than 0.1nm.
鈥淓dmund Optics is a premier provider of optical components, known for providing the highest quality products for the life sciences, biomedical, semiconductor, defense, and research and development markets,鈥� said Adrian Devasahayam, Ph.D., vice president and general manager of advanced deposition and etch products at Veeco. 鈥淭heir selection of Veeco鈥檚 SPECTOR ion beam sputtering system further demonstrates the platform鈥檚 flexibility to support a wide range of applications with unmatched control and precision.鈥�
Optical coatings are valuable in a wide variety of commercial categories including telecom, defense, architecture, medical, solar, transportation, and industrial, as well as consumer categories including flat-screen TVs, computers, tablets, cell phones, and eyeglass coatings. According to BCC Research, the global market for optical coatings is expected to reach $14.2 billion in 2021, up from $9.5 billion in 2016. The commercial segment in particular is expected to grow from $5.4 billion in 2016 to $9.4 billion in 2021鈥攄emonstrating a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5 percent. Key drivers of this growth are emerging applications in commercial and consumer categories, as well as innovative coatings to improve existing applications.
About EO
Edmund Optics庐 is a leading supplier of optics, imaging, and photonics technology for the Life Sciences, Biomedical, Semiconductor, R&D, and Defense markets around the globe. EO designs and manufactures a wide array of multi-element lenses, lens coatings, imaging systems, and optomechanical equipment, while supporting OEM applications with volume production of both stock and custom products. EO鈥檚 state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities, combined with its global distribution network, has earned it the position of the world鈥檚 largest supplier of off-the-shelf optical components. Customers can purchase items by calling 1-800-363-1992, via the catalog or the website at https://www.edmundoptics.com/.
About Veeco
国产麻豆精品(NASDAQ: VECO) is a leading manufacturer of innovative semiconductor process equipment. Our proven MOCVD, lithography, laser annealing, ion beam and single wafer etch and clean technologies play an integral role in producing LEDs for solid-state lighting and displays, and in the fabrication of advanced semiconductor devices. With equipment designed to maximize performance, yield and cost of ownership, 国产麻豆精品holds technology leadership positions in all these served markets. To learn more about Veeco’s innovative equipment and services, visit www.veeco.com.
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