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25th February 2021
In this first of our two articles on these widely used optical components, we look at the key properties of Optical Windows as well as their use in a huge range of scientific, medical, defence and industrial sectors and applications.
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11th February 2021
Custom optics are needed by scientific and industrial companies involved in the design and manufacturing of bespoke optical systems, equipment and instrumentation.
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26th January 2021
Hayley Cattini looks after the HR and admin here. She plays a huge role in helping to keep everything running smoothly at UQG Optics.
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15th January 2021
Optical filters are used by many manufacturers of scientific instruments, engineering, research and development and equipment around the world. All our optical filters can be supplied from a standard range stock, while custom sizes and specifications can be custom-made to your specific design.
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13th January 2021
Micro dicing is an optical component and substrate cutting service that custom optics can provide alongside other custom optics services such as optical assembly, glass polishing and lapping, glass grinding and cutting and custom optical coatings.
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15th December 2020
Ray Harris is one of the longest serving and most experienced employees at UQG Optics and looks after our production department.
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15th December 2020
Sapphire is an extremely hard crystal and the hardest oxide material, offering excellent structural properties and resistance to scratching. As an optical material, sapphire provides excellent thermal conductivity even at low temperatures.
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30th November 2020
You know the sort of person you just can’t manage without? The one who knows everything? That’s Carolyn!
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25th November 2020
This month in our product FAQ we are focusing on optical mirrors. These are popular products at UQG Optics, and we wanted to answer some of the questions we get asked a lot.
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25th November 2020
Fused Silica is part of a family of optical materials (along with quartz and fused quartz) which share properties including a high working temperature, high melting temperature and low expansion coefficient.
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22nd October 2020
Some Frequently Asked Questions (and answers!) to help you find the right product or service for your opticalneeds.
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7th October 2020
Germanium (Ge) is a chemical element. It is a silvery-grey-white and highly brittle metalloid, with a diamond-like crystalline structure. Its chemical and physical properties make it very similar to silicon.
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26th November 2019
We’re pleased to announce the launch of our brand new website, showcasing all our products, materials and services for 2020 and on.
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