APQ Technology
In optics and mechanical engineering, we work with leading companies in precision optical instrument manufacturing.
Our combination of small-series, one-off and custom production uses both conventional processes and modern CNC manufacturing technologies.
Our principal manufacturing and technology standards are:
Precision machining of all components
State-of-the-art measuring and testing technologies
Final system correction by a master optician
- Optical Manufacturing
- Mechanical Manufacturing
- Refinements
Spherical, aspherical and plano optical components are precision-machined in close cooperation with our regional manufacturing partners.
Alongside conventional mechanical and manual optical fabrication, high-precision CNC equipment is used for pre-grinding, fine grinding, polishing (e.g. OptoTech PPM 301 CNC) and centering.
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Mechanical parts and assemblies, including lens cells and telescope tubes, are manufactured by selected regional partners.
Our manufacturing partners use both conventional machine tools and modern CNC machining centers.
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Optimized compensation lens cell
The thermally compensated lens cell has been further optimized. This has reduced the cell weight by an additional 0.15 kg without compromising mechanical stability or the proven thermal compensation.
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Advanced collimation concept
The collimation concept has also been further developed. The new solution supports especially precise, reproducible and long-term stable alignment of the optical system. Further design details will be published at a later date.
Improved quick-change system
An additional clamping ring allows the quick-change system to be aligned precisely to the required position angle and then securely locked. At the same time, the new design increases the mechanical stiffness of the connection, particularly with more extensive imaging setups.