Applied Optics Center

L-3 Applied Optics Center traces its roots to Optical Electronics Corporation, founded in 1967. What started in Dallas, Texas has evolved into a state-of-the-art optical manufacturing facility handling some of the most complex optical challenges in military and commercial applications.

Their engineering and manufacturing teams focus on solving optical problems that most shops won't touch:

• •Multispectral Thin Film Coatings — Custom optical coatings for specialized applications
• •Precision Optical Component Fabrication — High-tolerance optical elements
• •High-Volume Optical Assembly — Scaling from prototypes to production
• •Large-Format Capability — Equipment sized for major optical projects
• •Thin-Film Patterning & Photolithography — Advanced coating techniques
• •Optical Metrology — Measurement and verification of optical performance
• •Rapid Prototyping — Design-to-part timelines for complex assemblies
• •Integrated Design and Manufacturing — Full control from concept to finished product

Their design engineers and process technicians continually upgrade equipment and processes to meet the time- and cost-driven challenges of today's complex optical designs.

They've handled significant contracts including coating work for the 6.5-meter MMT telescope and developing enhanced gold optical coatings for large-format strategic imaging applications. Their approach isn't one-size-fits-all—they market themselves as capable of meeting "virtually any conceivable optical challenge."

1025 W. NASA Boulevard Melbourne, FL 32919 +1 855 276 1110

• •Note: This is an aerospace and defense optical manufacturer, not a firearms or shooting sports business.