Sapphire Applications
Guild Optical Associates is a top tier US manufacturer of sapphire optical windows and sapphire lenses. We can supply durable sapphire optics for any requirement from Aerospace to Universities. Below are some of the major industries we cater to.
Aerospace
Sapphire windows are ideal for the aerospace industry due to their rugged durability. Enhanced Vision System or EVS Windows are a specialty of Guild Optics.
- Sapphire will not scratch from bugs or high speed debris
- Good transmission from 250nm to 5000nm
- No need for Diamond Like Coatings (DLC)
- Sapphire Windows are great for gimbal imaging systems in the visual range and near to mid infrared range
- Stronger than glass means thinner sapphire windows
- Longevity that is unparalleled
Automotive
Autonomous driving cars are in our immediate future and Guild Optics is ready to supply sapphire lidar windows.
- Sapphire will not scratch from bugs or high speed debris
- Good transmission from 250nm to 5000nm
- No need for Diamond Like Coatings (DLC)
- Consistent quality from the assembly throughout the life of the window
- Stronger than glass means thinner sapphire windows
- Can be cleaned without damaging the surface quality
Medical
Sapphire windows and lenses are ideal for the demanding medical industry. Guild Optics’ Sapphire windows will out last the devise they’re in.
- Common size solderable sapphire windows for endoscope repair are always in stock
- Sapphire windows and lenses will not scratch ensuring consistent vision clarity of the instrument they’re in
- Will endure a multitude of autoclave cycles
- No off gassing or by products are created by sapphire
- Easily sterilized
- Will out last and out perform any glass counterparts
Military / Defense
The defense industry is seen as a very rough and demanding industry which is why sapphire is the best choice for protecting optics.
- Sapphire will not scratch from sand or high speed debris
- Good transmission from 250nm to 5000nm
- No need for Diamond Like Coatings (DLC)
- Consistent quality from the assembly throughout the life of the window
- Stronger than glass means thinner sapphire windows
- Can be cleaned without damaging the surface quality
