Advanced Optics

SCHOTT Advanced Optics is a valuable partner for developing products and customized solutions for applications in optics, astronomy, opto-electronics, augmented reality, life sciences, and research. With a portfolio of over 120 glasses, we master the value chain, from development to finishing and metrology.
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More than 120 optical glass types

Products in the SCHOTT Advanced Optics range are available in a vast range of optical glass types, each with their own unique set of technical properties for specific applications.

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Customization

Each SCHOTT product can be customized for your exact requirements, from different shapes and sizes to polishing, coating and bonding options.

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Whole value chain

From customized glass development to high-precision optical product finishing and metrology, SCHOTT controls the whole value chain, offering complete peace of mind for our customers.

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Innovation in our DNA

Our knowledge and experience of Advanced Optics is expanding and developing every day, with new ideas, insight and innovation creating new products and technology to meet the demands of our customers.

We are unique

Melting and glass processing

SCHOTT is the last remaining company in the Western Hemisphere that melts optical glass, which creates products of exceptional quality.

Coating technologies

From magnetron sputtering to reactive ion plating, our coating technologies produce a range of coatings that offer unique properties.

Processing

SCHOTT uses the very latest processing technologies to produce consistently high quality products and materials.

Quality assurance

SCHOTT operates a global, centralized management system that strictly adheres to a high number of worldwide standards.

Metrology

Using the latest measuring techniques, we guarantee the consistently high quality of all glasses and components.

Our Markets & Applications

Markets

Applications

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Automotive

Lighting, Design and Glazing, Sensors and Electronics, ...

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Advancing Exploration: Aviation, Astro and Space

Aircraft, Telescopes, Satellites, Aerospace, ...

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Consumer Electronics

Mobile Devices and Wearables, Augmented Reality, ...

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Health

Pharma, Medical Devices, Dental, Laboratory and Diagnostic, ...

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Industrial and Energy

Components for Industrial Plants, Safety and Inspection, ...

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Optics

Laser Optics, Machine Vision, Metrology, ...

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Semiconductor & Datacom

Data & Telecommunication, MEMS, Electronic Integration, ...

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Security and Defense

Situational Awareness and Sighting, Protection, ...
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Telescopes

Mirror substrates and glass-ceramics

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Optical metrology

Broad spectrum of optical solutions

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Laser Optics

Laser optics for metrology, medicine and rangefinders

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Augmented Reality

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Imaging and Projection

Imaging for digital projection, cameras and TV

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Mobile Devices and Wearables

Glass components for mobile devices and wearables

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Laboratory and Diagnostics

Innovative solutions for laboratory and diagnostics

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Situational Awareness and Sighting

Imaging technologies and materials

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News & Innovation stories

Advanced glass for complex applications

Bill James, SCHOTT Vice President of Research and Development for North America, explains how laser glass creates more intense beams, opening up a range of new applications in medicine, transport and energy.

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Our services & tools

Online Shop

Online Shop

The SCHOTT Advanced Optics online store enables you to order products, track those orders, and keep all your contacts and business information in one place.

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Certificates and guidelines

Certificates and guidelines

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We are certified

SCHOTT is ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certified. In addition, our glass products undergo stringent quality inspection before shipping and the manufacturing process is constantly monitored at all stages.

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Whether you need more information, samples, a quote, or advice for a project, we would be delighted to talk to you.

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