Production of optical glass for achieving the highest precision
SCHOTT's advanced optical glass production ensures high precision through tight tolerances. By mastering processes like continuous tank melting and fine annealing, we achieve superior optical quality.
Key take aways from this session:
- Engineered for excellence
Unlock the secrets behind SCHOTT’s advanced glass-making process, designed to deliver ultra-pure, homogeneous optical glass with minimal striae and bubbles—perfect for even the most demanding light-based applications. - Tolerances that push boundaries
Whether you're designing lenses for microscopes or mirrors for space telescopes, learn how we achieve industry-leading optical tolerances, including our new Step 0.5 level with ±0.0001 nd accuracy. - Custom glass, tailored to your needs
From continuous strips to blocks and custom shapes, discover how SCHOTT's versatile hot-forming capabilities support bespoke formats to meet any optical design challenge. - From melt to masterpiece
Explore how precise annealing control influences refractive index and Abbe number—and why it's critical for achieving the tight tolerances your high-performance application demands. - Data-driven confidence
Gain peace of mind with full traceability: each glass lot includes detailed data on batch variations, mid-values, and deviations—ensuring full transparency and reliability in every delivery.
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