Overview
Corning Advanced Optics is a leading provider of custom electro-optical solutions, opto-mechanical assemblies, optical materials, and large monolithic mirror blanks for aerospace and defense. They are renowned for their innovation in process, material science, and precision machining, offering a comprehensive supply chain solution.

Product and Application Diversity
Corning designs and manufactures components for various optical sensing applications, including ground-based and spacecraft platforms. Their reflective telescope assemblies are crucial for reconnaissance and targeting systems. They also produce large monolithic mirror blanks for high-profile telescopes and optical assemblies for solar studies and space missions.

Program Management
Corning emphasizes rigorous program management from design to final testing, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget, providing commitment and customer satisfaction.

Material and Finishing
Corning has a long history of producing high-purity materials. Their HPFS® silica is ideal for test optics and laser applications, while ULE® is preferred for large mirrors due to its low expansion properties. Advanced machining processes are used for ultra-light structures.

Diamond Turning
Corning's diamond turning facilities are among the largest globally, offering state-of-the-art processes for producing high-accuracy mirrors with excellent surface finishes suitable for visible and UV ranges.

Optical Fabrication – Grind and Polish
With over 50 years of experience, Corning is a leader in high-precision optical systems, providing components for DUV to infrared applications. They use advanced polishing technology and custom coatings to achieve high-resolution optical systems.

Market Segments
Corning serves various segments including air, ground, missile, naval, and space-based electro-optics, as well as intelligence and reconnaissance.

Applications
Applications include electro-optical countermeasures, high-energy laser components, hyperspectral and multi-spectral imaging, night vision optics, telescopes, space windows, specialty fibers, and sensors for UV, VIS, and IR ranges.

For more information, contact Corning Specialty Materials at their Keene, NH location or visit their website.