What is Infrared Optics?
IR optical components, the materials behind them, and where they get used -- from defense to thermal imaging to industrial sensing.
Resources
Precision Optics Resources: Technical Articles and Guides from Cimcoop Engineering
Technical articles and educational guides from Cimcoop's engineering team. Topics cover infrared and visible optics manufacturing, material selection for IR applications, diamond turning processes, and precision optical component design for defense, cinema, thermal imaging, and medical device applications.
Last Updated: March 2026
Diamond Turning vs CNC Polishing
Two processes. Different strengths. Here is when to use each for precision optical fabrication.
Germanium vs Silicon for IR Lenses
Optical properties, thermal behavior, and real-world trade-offs between Ge and Si for infrared applications.
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