Photonics

We can design and fabricate bespoke materials that meet your specific requirements, enabling you to expand your optic and photonic applications. 

As the sole manufacturer of photonic glass in the UK, we have the expertise to develop and produce laser gain material for q-switched and ultra-fast lasers at a range of wavelengths, for example tuneable 1050 nm and 1530nm. 

Our facilities have the capacity to produce large volumes of materials suitable for applications in scientific research, communications, defence and biomedical diagnostics.

Using our photonics, optics and glass materials expertise, we can identify faults and failures in components, glass and crystalline materials. 

We use SEM, EDX and FT-IR analysis alongside other techniques to detect defects such as misapplied organics, coating defects and refractive index variances.

This analysis helps prevent customer complaints and reduces wastage. It also enables your supply to continue, minimising costly pauses in production. 
 

We can help you develop laser processing techniques tailored specifically to glass materials. 

We have specialist expertise in areas including laser welding technologies (glass to glass/glass to other materials), laser cutting, additive manufacture (3D printing) and targeted property modification. 

Working together, we can develop new products for sectors such as micro-machining, biomedical technologies and advanced optics.