Shape Optics Technologies manufactures high-performance infrared (IR) lenses using a wide range of infrared optical materials, including Silicon (Si), Germanium (Ge), Zinc Selenide (ZnSe), Zinc Sulfide (ZnS), Sapphire, Calcium Fluoride (CaF₂), and Barium Fluoride (BaF₂).
Infrared lenses are designed to collect, focus, or collimate infrared radiation, enabling accurate imaging, sensing, and laser transmission across MWIR and LWIR wavelength bands. Shapeoptics IR lenses are engineered with high precision to ensure excellent optical performance, stability, and durability in demanding environments.
Applications of Infrared Lenses
- Thermography: Used in thermal imaging systems for temperature measurement, condition monitoring, and fault detection in industrial, medical, and defense environments.
- Infrared Cameras: Integrated into fixed and handheld IR cameras for surveillance, inspection, and night-time monitoring.
- Automotive Night Vision Systems: Enhances driver visibility and safety in low-light, fog, smoke, and adverse weather conditions.
- CO₂ Laser Systems: Applied in laser optics for efficient transmission and focusing at 10.6 μm, commonly used in cutting, welding, and medical laser systems.
Key Benefits of Infrared Lenses
- High Infrared Transmission: Optimized material selection and AR coatings ensure maximum energy throughput and minimal signal loss.
- High Optical Precision: Manufactured with tight tolerances, excellent surface quality, and low wavefront error for sharp, high-contrast imaging.
- Material & Design Flexibility: Multiple substrate options allow optimization for wavelength range, environment, and system requirements.
- Robust & Reliable Performance: Suitable for long-term operation in harsh thermal, mechanical, and environmental conditions.
Infrared Lens Product Types
- Singlet Infrared Lenses: Simple, cost-effective solutions for basic focusing and collimation requirements.
- Achromatic Infrared Lenses: Designed to reduce chromatic aberration and improve image quality across a wider infrared bandwidth.
- Custom Infrared Lens Assemblies: Multi-element designs tailored to specific system performance and integration needs.
Standard Specifications (Typical)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Size Range | Ø3 mm – Ø260 mm |
| Surface Quality | 20–10 |
| Surface Accuracy | 0.5 fringe |
| Parallelism | 3 arc-min |
| Materials | Ge, Si, ZnSe, ZnS, Sapphire, CaF₂, BaF₂ |
| Coating Bands | 3–5 μm, 7–12 μm, 8–14 μm, 10.6 μm |
Custom dimensions, tolerances, and coating designs are available upon request.
Why Choose Shapeoptics Infrared Lenses?
With over 20 years of optical manufacturing experience, Shapeoptics delivers high-quality infrared lens solutions optimized for performance, durability, and consistency.