SCHOTT’s chalcogenide capabilities – a key material for modern infrared optics
Discover why chalcogenide glass is gaining importance in IR optics and how its performance, thermal stability, and scalable production support next-generation infrared systems.
Key take aways from this session:
- Navigate a changing IR market: Understand why supply constraints and rising demand are reshaping material choices - and how this impacts your future IR designs.
- Unlock material performance advantages: Learn how chalcogenide glass helps you design lighter, more thermally stable optics with reliable IR transmission.
- Scale your designs with confidence: Discover how meltable glass enables flexible formats and cost‑efficient high‑volume production.
- Use familiar manufacturing processes: See how chalcogenide glass fits seamlessly into standard grinding, polishing, diamond turning, and coating workflows.
- Leverage targeted material innovation: Explore how tailored R&D can support your specific needs for index, athermal behavior, durability, and supply security.
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