In the world of photonics, light does the talking, but it can’t do its job without a perfect stage to perform on. We don’t make the lenses. We make sure they have a home precise enough to let light do what it’s meant to do.
The Unsung Hero of Optical Performance
Every lens, mirror, and laser diode depends on mechanical stability. A micron off here, a bit of vibration there and the entire system can drift out of focus. The lens housing is what keeps that from happening. It’s the quiet hero behind every beamline, laser assembly, and optical instrument.
We specialize in manufacturing tight-tolerance housings, mounts, and enclosures that support the photonics industry’s need for absolute alignment and zero deviation. Whether it’s for medical lasers, defense optics, or high-end imaging systems, we hold tolerances that let light stay right where it belongs.
Precision Beyond the Naked Eye
In photonics, precision means “accurate” and it means repeatable, stable, and thermally consistent across materials, setups, and assemblies. We routinely machine components with tight concentricity requirements and complex bores all to ensure optical paths remain perfectly true once lenses are installed. Our customers trust that when they seat their optics, they won’t be compensating for mechanical error.
Material Mastery for Light-Sensitive Applications
Photonics housings often demand materials that balance strength, weight, and thermal control. Criterion machines aluminum, titanium, and specialty alloys commonly used in optical assemblies, as well as engineered plastics when the design calls for non-conductive or non-reflective surfaces.
The Partnership Between Light and Metal
Photonics might be all about light but it still relies on metal. And the best optical engineers know that the most flawless lens can’t overcome a flawed mechanical foundation.
We partner with photonics innovators who expect the same no-failure precision we deliver to aerospace and medical device industries.