9th July 2026
At UQG Optics, each stage of manufacturing is monitored and checked before components move forward, rather than relying on a single final inspection. This helps reduce risk early and keeps production consistent. This sits alongside UQG’s wider optical manufacturing capability, covering processes from initial machining through to finishing and inspection.
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6th February 2026
High‑precision imaging systems, lasers and sensing instrumentation all use coatings to determine efficiency and accurate light movement.
This guide looks at three of the most widely used coating types; anti‑reflection (AR), mirror and filter coatings, and explains how they work, where they’re used and what factors to consider when designing them into optical systems.
4th November 2025
R&D success often hinges on the smallest details. So whether you’re developing a new imaging system, refining a prototype or conducting advanced scientific experiments, the quality and reliability of your optical components can play a pivotal role. This means that selecting the right supplier isn’t just a procurement decision, it’s a strategic move that can determine the trajectory of your project.
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16th October 2025
Choosing the right supplier of optical components can mean the difference between project success and costly delays. No matter what kind of cutting-edge technology you’re developing — whether it’s medical devices, aerospace systems or research equipment — your choice of supplier directly impacts quality, timeline and overall project outcomes.
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3rd December 2024
Anti-reflective (AR) optical coatings are a game-changer in improving the performance of optical devices. From reducing annoying glare to enhancing the precision of scientific instruments, AR coatings are a vital component in many technologies.
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9th October 2024
In this guide, we’ll walk through the key factors to consider when choosing materials, from understanding your project’s requirements to balancing cost and availability.
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30th July 2024
With more than 65 years of continuous operation, we bring a wealth of experience to every project. Whether you need stock components or custom solutions, our decades of experience ensure that we can meet your optical component needs with precision and reliability.
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10th June 2024
When it comes to manufacturing high-precision optical components, achieving perfection requires the perfect tools for the job. This pursuit of excellence is what drove the recent investment by UQG Optics in two of the industry’s most advanced micro dicing machines.
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3rd June 2024
UQG Optics have recently invested in new state-of-the-art micro dicing machines to expand their manufacturing capabilities
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9th February 2024
When it comes to optical components, the selection of the right supplier is a critical decision that can significantly impact the success of a project.
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13th December 2023
In the precision-driven world of optical components, understanding and adhering to optics testing standards is more than a requirement; it’s a necessity.
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4th August 2023
In part 1 of our optical coatings series, we review the importance of optical coatings for modern industries across aerospace and defence.
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27th July 2023
We review the cutting-edge advancements in optical coatings and how they are driving innovation in optical applications.
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29th June 2022
Glass dicing – or micro dicing – is used in the production of a wide range of optical components playing a key role in the optics sector.
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18th October 2021
Here we discuss and conclude the most important factors that buyers should think about when purchasing optical components from an optics provider.
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21st September 2021
This article is the first of two covering a range of factors that buyers of optical components should look for in an optics company.
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17th March 2021
Optical lapping and polishing are finishing techniques offered by manufacturers of precision optical components such as windows, lenses, glasses and other products to meet certain optical surface requirements. Learn more.
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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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