Optical Materials

EMF Doubles Infrared Coating Production Capacity

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

CONCORD, Mass., July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dynasil Corporation of America (Dynasil or the Company), a developer and manufacturer of optics and photonics products, optical detection and analysis technology and components for the homeland security, medical, and industrial markets, today announces that its subsidiary EMF has brought additional coating chambers online that double its production capacity for infrared (IR) applications.

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  • CONCORD, Mass., July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dynasil Corporation of America (Dynasil or the Company), a developer and manufacturer of optics and photonics products, optical detection and analysis technology and components for the homeland security, medical, and industrial markets, today announces that its subsidiary EMF has brought additional coating chambers online that double its production capacity for infrared (IR) applications.
  • To keep up with growing demand for IR optics, EMF has installed additional production capacity for IR substrates including germanium (Ge), silicon (Si), zinc selenide (ZnSe), zinc sulfide (ZnS), and chalcogenides at scale.
  • With this increase in IR coating capacity, along with our custom-designed Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) chamber, EMF has positioned itself as a leader in the infrared coating market both in terms of capacity and breadth of capabilities, said Paul M. Schulz, President of EMF.
  • EMF will be promoting its IR coating capabilities among its extensive portfolio of commercial high-volume and large format optical coating solutions at booth 741 during the 2021 SPIE Optics & Photonics exhibition from August 3-5 at the San Diego Convention Center.

Meller Optics Introduces Sapphire Windows & Domes for Optimum Protection of Vision Systems on Drones

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

PROVIDENCE, R.I., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Meller Optics, Inc. has introduced custom fabricated sapphire windows and domes that are ideally suited for protecting cameras, detectors, and sensors on military and commercial drones designed for use in harsh environments.

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  • PROVIDENCE, R.I., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Meller Optics, Inc. has introduced custom fabricated sapphire windows and domes that are ideally suited for protecting cameras, detectors, and sensors on military and commercial drones designed for use in harsh environments.
  • Meller Sapphire Windows & Domes provide optimum surface protection for vision systems used on drones due to their Mohs 9 hardness and resistance to chemicals, fast moving dirt and sand, and high heat.
  • Capable of withstanding up to 1,000C heat and pressures to 10,000 psi, Meller Sapphire Windows & Domes are available in sizes from 0.25" to 10" O.D.
  • Meller Sapphire Windows & Domes are priced according to configuration, size, and quantity.

Makevale wins Queen's Award for innovation in novel polymers to repair bones and advance orthopedic surgery.

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Monday, May 24, 2021

This award has been given for Makevale's development of special acrylic polymers used in the repair of bones, as well as other medical and technical end-uses.

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  • This award has been given for Makevale's development of special acrylic polymers used in the repair of bones, as well as other medical and technical end-uses.
  • Makevale has a long tradition of working with academia and industry to create new polymer materials and specialty monomer systems that help solve difficult life challenges.
  • The company's special acrylic powders are used to repair bones in orthopedic surgery, and the same materials have quite different but equally useful applications in the manufacturing of cosmetic nails, dentistry, and floor coatings.
  • For some applications that utilize a powder-liquid system, Makevale also formulates complimentary liquids that are specifically designed to work with our acrylic powders.

Meller Optics' Introduces Sapphire Windows to Protect Vision System Lenses

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

b'PROVIDENCE, R.I., April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Meller Optics, Inc. has introduced custom fabricated sapphire windows that are optically clear and resistant to fast moving dirt, sand, water and chemicals to protect vision systems.\nMeller Sapphire Windows transmit from the UV through 4.7 microns and are available in sizes up to 10" dia., with varying wall thicknesses, stepped edges, elliptical edge shaping and holes, slots, and wedges for mounting.

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  • b'PROVIDENCE, R.I., April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Meller Optics, Inc. has introduced custom fabricated sapphire windows that are optically clear and resistant to fast moving dirt, sand, water and chemicals to protect vision systems.\nMeller Sapphire Windows transmit from the UV through 4.7 microns and are available in sizes up to 10" dia., with varying wall thicknesses, stepped edges, elliptical edge shaping and holes, slots, and wedges for mounting.
  • Featuring Mohs 9 hardness which is second only to diamond, these windows can withstand fast moving dirt, sand, and salt water, and can include multi-spectral antireflective coatings to meet salt fog requirements.\nIdeally suited for use as protective front surface optics on all types of RPAs, UAVs, and drones, Meller Sapphire Windows can be fabricated with flatness held to 1/10th wave in the visible and less than 2 arc sec.
  • Surface finishes can be held from 60-40 to 40-20 scratch-dig, depending upon configuration.\nMeller Sapphire Windows are priced according to configuration and quantity.
  • Price quotations are available upon request.\n'

The Worldwide Polycarbonate Sheets Industry is Expected to Reach $2.2 Billion by 2025 at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2020

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Thursday, April 1, 2021

The global polycarbonate sheets market size is projected to grow from USD 1.7 billion in 2020 to USD 2.2 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 5.1% between 2020 and 2025.

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  • The global polycarbonate sheets market size is projected to grow from USD 1.7 billion in 2020 to USD 2.2 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 5.1% between 2020 and 2025.
  • However, the environmental impacts of polycarbonate sheets are expected to restrain this market.
  • An increase in demand for billboards & ID card printing is expected to offer significant growth opportunities to manufacturers of polycarbonate sheets.
  • Moreover, the rising number of end-use industries in the region is also leading to innovations and developments in the field of polycarbonate sheets, thereby fueling the growth of the APAC polycarbonate sheets market.

COSMEDIX Expands Their Liquid Crystal Collection with the Launch of a New Cream Cleanser

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Crystal Cleanse is the first cleanser to proudly join the fan-favorite collection, following the success of the popular Liquid Crystal Eye Serum and Liquid Crystal Lip Hydrator.

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  • Crystal Cleanse is the first cleanser to proudly join the fan-favorite collection, following the success of the popular Liquid Crystal Eye Serum and Liquid Crystal Lip Hydrator.
  • "Our team is very excited to be expanding the COSMEDIX Liquid Crystal Collection with the New Crystal Cleanse Hydrating Liquid Crystal Cleansing Cream," says Kaitlyn Cook, Senior Marketing and Public Relations Manager for COSMEDIX.
  • The new launch marks the first cream cleanser for the COSMEDIX brand, as well as the first cleanser to join the liquid crystal collection.
  • The highly successful collection includes the top-selling Opti Crystal Liquid Crystal Eye Serum and the cult-favorite Lumi Crystal Liquid Crystal Lip Hydrator.

Mitsui Chemicals’ MR™ High Refractive Index Ophthalmic Lens Monomers Picked Up by Costco as Standard Option for Glasses

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Friday, March 26, 2021

Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Tokyo: 4183; President & CEO: HASHIMOTO Osamu) today announced that its MR series of high refractive index lens monomers has been picked up and launched as the standard option in glasses sold by major U.S. retailer Costco Wholesale Corp. (Washington; CEO: W. Craig Jelinek).

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  • Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Tokyo: 4183; President & CEO: HASHIMOTO Osamu) today announced that its MR series of high refractive index lens monomers has been picked up and launched as the standard option in glasses sold by major U.S. retailer Costco Wholesale Corp. (Washington; CEO: W. Craig Jelinek).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210326005082/en/
    In previous years, Costco has mainly offered polycarbonate ophthalmic lenses, which are the standard in the U.S. market.
  • But after having started to move over to lenses based on Mitsui Chemicals MR series last October, the company is now completing a full switch in March 2021.
  • High refractive index MR ophthalmic lens monomers: https://jp.mitsuichemicals.com/en/special/mr/
    Making use of an unparalleled material known as thiourethane resin, the MR series exhibits characteristics not found in conventional resins.

Polycarbonate Sheets Market worth $2.2 billion by 2025 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Thursday, March 18, 2021

CHICAGO, March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the new market research report" Polycarbonate Sheets Market by Type (Solid, Multiwall, Corrugated), End-use Industry (Building & Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Automotive & Transportation, Aerospace & Defense, Packaging), and Region - Global Forecast to 2025", published by MarketsandMarkets, the global Polycarbonate Sheets Marketsize is projected to grow from USD 1.7 billion in 2020 to USD 2.2 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 5.1% between 2020 and 2025.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the new market research report" Polycarbonate Sheets Market by Type (Solid, Multiwall, Corrugated), End-use Industry (Building & Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Automotive & Transportation, Aerospace & Defense, Packaging), and Region - Global Forecast to 2025", published by MarketsandMarkets, the global Polycarbonate Sheets Marketsize is projected to grow from USD 1.7 billion in 2020 to USD 2.2 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 5.1% between 2020 and 2025.
  • Polycarbonate sheets also offer 250 times greater impact resistance than glass and almost 30 times than acrylic sheets.
  • The growth of the solid segment can be attributed to the increasing use of solid polycarbonate sheets in various end-use industries as these sheets provide better physical properties as compared to other polycarbonate sheets.
  • Moreover, the rising number of end-use industries in the region is also leading to innovations and developments in the field of polycarbonate sheets, thereby fueling the growth of the APAC polycarbonate sheets market.

Polycarbonate Sheets Market worth $2.2 billion by 2025 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Thursday, March 18, 2021

CHICAGO, March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the new market research report" Polycarbonate Sheets Market by Type (Solid, Multiwall, Corrugated), End-use Industry (Building & Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Automotive & Transportation, Aerospace & Defense, Packaging), and Region - Global Forecast to 2025", published by MarketsandMarkets, the global Polycarbonate Sheets Marketsize is projected to grow from USD 1.7 billion in 2020 to USD 2.2 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 5.1% between 2020 and 2025.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the new market research report" Polycarbonate Sheets Market by Type (Solid, Multiwall, Corrugated), End-use Industry (Building & Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Automotive & Transportation, Aerospace & Defense, Packaging), and Region - Global Forecast to 2025", published by MarketsandMarkets, the global Polycarbonate Sheets Marketsize is projected to grow from USD 1.7 billion in 2020 to USD 2.2 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 5.1% between 2020 and 2025.
  • Polycarbonate sheets also offer 250 times greater impact resistance than glass and almost 30 times than acrylic sheets.
  • The growth of the solid segment can be attributed to the increasing use of solid polycarbonate sheets in various end-use industries as these sheets provide better physical properties as compared to other polycarbonate sheets.
  • Moreover, the rising number of end-use industries in the region is also leading to innovations and developments in the field of polycarbonate sheets, thereby fueling the growth of the APAC polycarbonate sheets market.

Meller Optics' Introduces new Sapphire Sight Windows that are Designed for use at UHV to 10,000 PSI

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Meller Sapphire Sight Windows can be manufactured to specification in sizes from 0.25" to 10" dia.

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  • Meller Sapphire Sight Windows can be manufactured to specification in sizes from 0.25" to 10" dia.
  • Featuring Mohs 9 hardness, which is second only to diamond, Meller Sapphire Sight Windows are impervious to fast moving fluids and particulates.
  • These precision sapphire sight windows exhibit flatness to 0.5 fringes HeNe and parallelism from 20 to 2 arc/secs.
  • Meller Sapphire Sight Windows are priced according to configuration and customer requirements.