Precision Optics Assemblies Technologies and Processes Built to Work Since 1965 1
Balgach - Rhine Valley A company built with a sole purpose: to produce high-performance OEM optics and assemblies We specialize in tackling the most complex challenges and demands! WZW exceeds your expectations with perfect solutions
99% OEM Products High-Precision Optics Optics and Optomechanics Micro Optics Subangstrom Components Technology and Engineering
WZW Strengths Product segments 30% 10% 25% Laser Optics Micro Optics 20% Assemblies 15% Low Scatter Optics Engineering and Technologies
WZW Market Segments Key Markets 20% 5% 15% Semiconductor 20% Medical Defense/Space/Aerospace 40% Industry Research
WZW is Active in 42 Countries! Geographic Markets 7% 12% 28% Schweiz 8% 10% Israel Germany Others 13% 22% Russia China Scandinavia
Laser Optics Subangstrom WZW is Europe and Asia s most competent supplier Low scattered-light optics Surface figure < λ/20 Scattering < 1 ppb Parallelism < 1 Roughness RMS < 0.5 Å
Scattered-Light Comparison TIS = 14.4 ppm TIS = 2.1 ppm TIS = 0.1 ppm Roughness = 5 Å Roughness = 2.0 Å Roughness = 0.5 Å Polished P4 Laser-Quality Finish Polished PP Superpolished P Finish Polished SP Superpolished S Finish
Magnetorheological Finishing Accurate correction of flat, spherical and aspherical surfaces: Wavefront corrections up to lambda/50 Angle correction 0.1"
Active Wavefront Correction Wavefront before correction MRF negative Wavefront after correction
Modern Metrology Park Digital Autocollimator (Deviation, angle) Perkin Elmer Lambda 900 (Coating Transmission) Leica ML100 (Texture) WZW Centrixx (Flat radii) Zygo 900 (Flatness, wavefront) WZW Visispot 01 (Surface quality) WZW Streuli (Scattering inspection) Weiss XL70 (Environmental test) Zygo NewView 6300 (Roughness) Aubert SL 150 (Dimension) Trioptic (Centration) Nikon 6D (Parallelism)
Operations Process Thorough Manufacturing Schematics Operation plan Comprehensive Operational Plan Detailed Assembly Instructions
Process Engineering & Optimization WZW offers: Design capabilities and definitions of specific manufacturing processes Assistance in mechanical and optical design and housing, through final testing Analysis and redesign of existing devices Ultrasonic cleaning cycle Gluing process definition
Laser Optics (Standard) Waveplates and BS cubes from 193nm - 2500nm Beamsplitters nonpol, dielectric, UV-NIR Beamcombiners, collimators, folding systems HR mirrors Assemblies OEM
Defense, Space & Aerospace Our vast experience in these demanding fields ranges from the Eurofighter target laser system and the Galileo satellite-over-vlt Telescope to high-resolution objectives for LRF, HUD and much more!
Semiconductor UV beamsplitter cubes and waveplates for 266nm large-scale production 193nm Subangstrom polishing is standard for wafers Incavity and excavity optics for UV
Medical & Bioanalytical WZW manufactures thousands of micro-prisms and prism-lens assemblies annually These are integrated primarily into endoscopes and fiber devices
Laser Optics IR All the major IR materials, including: ZnSe, ZnS, ZnS Clear, Ge,Si & GASIR. Dual focus lens (faster, better performance, ) HR-Mirror Rave >99.85% Beamsplitter F-Theta Lens Beam Expander OEM solutions
Industries Served Microscope Objectives, Mirrors Construction Laser Penta Prisms, Mirror Pyramids Movie Cameras Beamsplitters, Crystal Polarizers Print HR Mirrors, Collimating Systems Geodetical Devices Eyepieces, Wedge BS Systems
Research Our well-earned reputation for fast prototyping means we re always pushing the limits of producibility We welcome all challenges pertaining to dimension, tolerance accuracy, shape, coatings/ldt, cementing, roughness and housing Superior quality with a quick turnaround that s our daily business!
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A Motivated Team Workshops and social events ensure that our work-hard, play-hard team is always highly motivated!
Short-Term Outlook Planned investments: In-house IBS coating Express lens manufacturing using CNC technology Ultrasonic cleaning line for subangstrom optics
WZW A Gracious Host For its customers, suppliers and friends, WZW offers two comfortable guest suites and our famous LASER BAR!
WZW Re-defining the Term "Swissness" With WZW OPTIC AG as your partner, You ll Get Things Done. Thanks for your time!