US-based Precision Glass & Optics (PG&O), global experts in optical manufacturing & precision thin film coatings, has announced the design & development of custom optical filters for PRP Optoelectronics, the largest independent manufacturer of LED-based display technology. The specialized narrow-cone-angle optical thin film filters designed by PG&O are integrated into PRP Optoelectronics' avionics displays to modify the viewing angle & eliminate unwanted stray light that would otherwise distract pilots & cockpit crew. The new optical coatings' operational wavelengths & angle requirements are customized for sensitivity to night-time lighting. The precision thin film filters make it easier for the pilot to read the altimeter & displays, resolving what has been a very serious challenge in military & commercial cockpit display/lighting ergonomics. PG&O provides high performance optical components & thin film coatings for the most demanding tasks, along with state-of-the-art glass fabrication equipment, including grinding, polishing, machining, scribing, engraving, CNC & assembly. These can either be customized to exact specifications or shipped from in-stock items, also within a 48-hour turnaround, with regards to time-critical projects. Industries served include military/defence, biomedical, life sciences, industrial, solar, imaging, aerospace, scanning, digital cinema, astronomy, laser manufacturing industries.
