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Optical Encoders & Laser Phototonics

Photochemical Etching of Optical Encoders and Photonics

 

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Optical encoders and photonics have a variety of applications in the domains of medical sciences, jewelry, security, aerospace, automotive, defense, manufacturing, industrial, information technology, lighting, and telecommunications. Fotofab chemically etches custom and standard thin metal parts and components for the photonics and optics industry.

Fotofab proudly services US and International customers.

Chemically Etched Components for Optics and Photonics

Photonics and optics cover the entire electromagnetic spectrum from high-energy gamma rays and X-rays, through the optical regime of ultraviolet, visible, and infrared light, to long-wavelength microwave and radio waves. Industry applications affect almost every face of modern life, from weather and climate monitoring to the fabrication of new automobiles, and from advanced agriculture to vision correction.

Some of the common components we etch for the photonics and optics industry include:

  • Optical encoders
  • Reflectors and light baffles
  • Light diffusion screens
  • Filters
  • Heat sinks
  • Equipment faceplates
  • Laser mounting components
  • Fiber optic guides
  • Optic-based sensors for prevention and detection
  • 5G wireless network components
  • Optical fiber components for communication networks
  • Consumer electronics components

Our Capabilities for Optics and Photonics

Fotofab specializes in producing your parts through our chemical etching process and value-added services, including:

  • Precision metal forming
  • Metal finishing
  • Blackening
  • Electropolishing
  • Painting
  • Passivation
  • Plating
  • Custom packaging
  • Rapid prototyping
  • Laser cutting
  • Diffusion bonding
  • Wire electrical discharge machining (Wire EDM)

Metals We Etch for Optics and Photonics

Fotofab etches a wide variety of metal materials. For the photonics and optics industry, we commonly photochemically etch the following:

  • Aluminum
  • Beryllium Copper
  • Copper
  • Stainless Steel
  • Titanium

ISO 9001:2015 Certified Manufacturer

As an ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturer and service provider, Fotofab is committed to the production and on-time delivery of high-quality photonics and optics components. Contact us for more information about our services and capabilities for the photonics and optics sector.

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3758 W Belmont Ave. Chicago, IL 60618

773-463-6211

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