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ADAS (advance driving assistance systems) such as ACC systems take over more and more functions in t... more
Integrated display solutions are ideal solutions to provide data and information in the cockpit or o... more
Nowadays’ Smartphones incorporate multiple optical sensors to measure light and color e.g. to adjust... more
Optical signals are mostly used for communication with, and control of, autonomously moving robots a... more
Barcode scanners typically work in the NIR and IR range.A light signal is generated by LED and the r... more
Materion Balzers Optics offers metallic or dielectric coated Laser Beam Steering mirrors as well as ... more
Biochip applications are extremely diverse. They can be used for gene sequencing, water quality moni... more
CMOS or CCD sensor devices as applied in machine vision application or in optical consumer products ... more
More and more optical sensors and camera systems are being used in the field of color measurement. C... more
As long as physical currencies exist, attempts will be made to counterfeit them. Furthermore, bankno... more
People are now constantly receiving and transmitting signals using optical components without even r... more
ADAS (advance driving assistance systems), supported by camera applications, take over more and more... more
Multispectral and hyperspectral imaging technology is widely used for remote sensing applications li... more
A multitude of optically coated components is required in order to ensure the functionality of a rig... more
Consistent, exact colors in every possible environment have become a vital part of shows and events.... more
Recent technological advancements in wafer-scale manufacturing of Imaging Optics (Wafer-Level Optic... more
Materion Balzers Optics fabricates robust glass flow cells for life science, medical devices and che... more
Agriculture is becoming increasingly dependent on mobile camera systems. These supply a wealth of kn... more
The detection of fluorescence light is a powerful and widely used method for the investigation of b... more
Gesture recognition and control techniques are extremely useful in environments where contactless hu... more
The excellent image quality achievable with today’s high-definition Smartphone cameras is a result o... more
Initially developed for military aviation, head-up display technology is a recognized integrated com... more
Health monitoring is the technology used for documenting the condition of buildings. Non-destructive... more
Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) allows to collect images from the same spatial area but with thousands o... more
CCD/CMOS image sensors for digital photography and vision systems are packaged with individual cover... more
Multispectral image sensors require cover glass lids with integrated color selective dichroic filter... more
Process monitoring and quality control using camera technology is employed in almost all automated p... more
The use of connectible, laser-based high beam modules for headlights has become a reality by now. De... more
An intraoral scanner is a handheld device that uses light and digital processing software to create... more
In AR/MR applications Laser Beam Scanning Displays (LBS)-Displays project an image onto the lenses o... more
Materion Balzers Optics manufactures laser-stable optics for beam sources. These include highly refl... more
Human eyes can only pick up a small segment of the wavelength spectrum. In some industries, such as ... more
Light emitting diodes (LEDs) transmit their signals in randomized directions. By using optical windo... more
NIR bandpass filters with minimum angle dependency and an effective blocking are key components in i... more
Light management is not only essential in terms of energy resources, but also in relation to light p... more
High-reflectivity scanner mirrors and matching high-performance optical systems facilitate precise b... more
Optics used in the material processing segment must correspond to the applications in terms of laser... more
Many light sources not only deliver the desired illuminance but also an undesired high intensity rad... more
Optical components for beam manipulation are a fundamental part of the laser systems used in microma... more
Fluorescence Microscopy utilizes light of specific wavelength to excite (excitation) fluorophores bo... more
The variety spreads from light-weight spectacles used as information display, to powerful head-worn ... more
In darkness or difficult light conditions, night vision assistance systems help the driver to see pe... more
In ophthalmology instruments, laser safety filters block the therapy laser with high optical density... more
The use of optical signals enables mechanical positioning and travel systems to achieve greater accu... more
The printing and painting industry has become more and more digitalized over the past few years. Pho... more
Today’s small form factors allow a projection display to be added to nearly any consumer device. We ... more
Materion Balzers Optics offers a variety of customized thin-film coatings and components for high-po... more
Optical filters are key components for highly sensitive Raman spectroscopy applications. Emitted Ram... more
NIR bandpass filters with minimum angle dependency and an effective blocking are key components in r... more
The improved utilization of natural resources, the detection of undiscovered reservoirs and the exam... more
Ring laser gyroscopes facilitate ultra-precise position coordination in a space. A ring laser which ... more
Materion Balzers Optics' components also enhance several technical applications. Their/ our color fi... more
Modern automated systems are capable of executing a number of complex processes. They are increasing... more
Autonomous vehicles rely on accurate perception of their immediate surroundings. It is necessary to... more
Materion Balzers Optics supplies precisely manufactured bandpass filters. We also provide long- and ... more
Autonomous vehicles and robots can be integrated in automated warehouses as well as in fully automat... more
Sun simulation is used to simulate and investigate the processes and reactions that occur in compone... more
Traditional optical microscopy uses a variety of techniques to image biological structures and acti... more
These cameras typically operate in the VIS and NIR range. In addition to cameras used for security p... more
Cameras for traffic control typically operate in the VIS and IR range. Depending on the information ... more
Light-curing adhesives have become indispensable in manufacturing processes. Light-sensitive adhesiv... more
Using the latest sputtering technology Materion Balzers Optics manufactures filters and similar opti... more
Precise UV irradiance control and wavelength selection are required for many applications. A common ... more
Using IR bandpass filters (plus filters that suppress ambient light) in the recycling process means ... more
Determining the quality of water and measuring the pollution of wastewater is a typical field for sp... more
AR headsets integrate a number of Near-Infrared cameras for 3D mapping of the environment, for gestu... more