As part of the global TPC group, Optiforms is advancing the field of precision optics with their innovative electroforming process. This additive manufacturing method minimizes optical scatter to capture extremely clear images. These components are used in various applications, from high-energy laser systems to advanced imaging technologies that require clear and precise viewing in all kinds of environments.

A notable example of Optiforms’ expertise includes components manufactured for the off-axis parabolic mirrors used at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. This is the technology that helped validate fusion ignition in 2022. This feat of physics marked a major milestone in the quest to confirm the viability of fusion as a source of clean energy.

This success reflects the importance of the precise electroforming process in producing low-scatter optical components that enhance the performance and reliability of advanced optical systems, propelling the cutting-edge technological advancements within the TPC network and driving real world impacts across industries.

Read the full article here from SPIE Photonics Focus.

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About Optiforms, Inc.

Optiforms is a leading provider of precision electroformed metal components and enhanced surface finishes for high precision applications. They specialize in electroformed and CNC machined components, as well as electrodeposited platings and vacuum deposition coatings The company has built a reputation for excellence over the past 39 years, supplying a wide range of components to support various market segments in the defense, aerospace, medical, and semiconductor industries.

Contact Optiforms today to learn more about its range of optical solutions.