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Attached to the tool belt of every optical designer is a staggering variety of materials from which to choose.  However, from high and low index optical glasses, absorptive filters, various crystals, composites and plastics, very few can boast the wide ranging appeal of fused silica.  In terms of application, this high purity, non-crystalline material is often the go-to substrate of choice, and for good reason.  If you’re in the market for an all-purpose, high performing lens, window, mirror substrate or even a simple, stable tool, then consider the following: Range of Transmission:  Through various manufacturing processes, producers of fused silica...

The fire that erupted through Esco’s production facility in August of 2014 was just a minor speed bump in Esco’s 60+ year history. In a quick rebound from the fire, administrative services and production were relocated to our 1 Tidland Road facility in Oak Ridge, New Jersey to maintain production. In October, Esco signed a letter for a new building, yet zoning issues, construction permits and other permits hindered the process. The hope to purchase a larger building, as well as, the option to add additional space to the new facility was a slow and tedious process, however, approval was...

On July 21st, the 16th Annual Western New York Optics golf tournament concluded. The tournament, which Esco has been an integral part in fundraising for the past several years, aimed to raise funds for the Golisano Children’s Hospital in Rochester, NY, and total raised funds are approximately $275k to date prior to this year’s tournament.  The 16th annual tournament was our largest to date, with over 60 optical companies from around the world and over 300 hundred golfers on three separate courses. In addition, three New York Giants players, Stephen Baker, Eric Dorsey and Lee Rouson participated in the games...

To enhance our customer service experience, Esco Optics is pleased to announce the addition of William Hill to its tenured and experienced Sales Team. Bill is a University of Maine graduate and 15 year veteran of the optical industry. Throughout the years, he’s covered many facets of optical manufacturing including, glass blank machining, precision lens and window polishing, as well as, the application of metal and dielectric thin film coatings. Bill is experienced in optical properties and current metrology techniques. He has a complete understanding of optical component processing from estimating, through production to final inspection.   As a sales...

Esco Optics welcomes you and is pleased to present a series of articles covering the basic concepts used in the field of optical design and manufacturing. Our goal is to provide a foundation of knowledge that is easily accessible for beginners, yet thorough enough to be used as a quick guide for anyone in the industry. As always, we welcome your feedback and encourage you to contact our technical sales engineers with your optical inquiries. At the heart of all optical design is the intent to manipulate light. Opticians bend it, they focus it, disperse, reflect and transmit it using a...