Applications of Laser Glasses and Components
SCHOTT is a world leader in optical solutions, offering a wide range of materials and components for state-of-the-art laser applications. Those applications are found in the science, industry, medical and defense sectors, which all rely on the optimal performance of lasers and high-quality laser glasses and components.
The science of laser technology
SCHOTT laser glasses and components are integrated into a broad range of scientific applications, covering frontier fundamental physics, new nuclear physics and astrophysics, as well as material science and life sciences.
Industrial laser cutting and welding
The largest application of laser materials processing is high-power laser cutting and welding, which is stimulating a worldwide growth in demand for laser equipment. Lasers are already essential tools in monitoring and material processing for many areas of industry, and SCHOTT’s versatile portfolio provides a wide range of laser glasses and components that can be customized according to customer requirement.
Cutting edge of defense: laser range finding
Precise laser range finding is essential for target location and designation. SCHOTT produces standard & customized laser glass across multiple wavelength bands. Our premium eye-safe laser glass helps create both lightweight hand-held laser range finders and mounted long range fire-control systems (Maritime, Land, Air) for precision distance measurement in all environmental conditions.
