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Precision Manufacturing of Large-Aperture Spherical Lenses
In the era of rapid advances in optoelectronic technology, large-aperture spherical lenses act as the “core pupil” of modern optical systems. Their performance...
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Silicon Photonics 101
Quantum computing is poised to redefine computing power, promising breakthroughs in cryptography, drug discovery, artificial intelligence, and complex simulations. But scaling...
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Considerations in Custom Backplanes
In high-performance systems, the backplane is more than just a passive connector—it’s a precision-engineered interface that drives power, signal speed, and thermal...
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AI, RF, and SOSA
As defense and aerospace systems evolve toward more autonomous, intelligent, and networked operations, the convergence of AI, RF, and open standards like SOSA® is redefining...

Products

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726 Series 6 slot VNX+
Designed by Atrenne, the 726 Series, VITA 90-VNX+ system is a compact, ruggedized, high-performance computing solution for military and aerospace applications with strict size...
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FlexVNX+ 3-Slot
Elma’s 3-Slot FlexVNX+ Development Chassis is the industry’s first compact, SOSA™ and VITA-90 aligned VNX+ platform, purpose built for rapid board bring-up, ...
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Dawn's EXB-7458
6U Intelligent VPX Test Extender Board monitors voltage and current. Remote LCD display shows status. Remote fan option for cooling.
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Modified COTS and full custom enclosure designs, standard or rugged, compliance tested. Customized solutions for prototyping and development.

Press Releases

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Elma’s 3-Slot FlexVNX+
Portable, cost-effective lab environment for mission-critical small form factor (SFF) systems
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Production facilities deliver high volume, high performance inertial sensors.
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VXR125-27000S
October 2, 2025 - VPT, Inc., Bothell, WA The VXR125-27000S incorporates VPT's patented epoxy-encapsulated V-SHIELD® packaging, designed for high chemical and environmental...
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Technical guide to the selection of inertial systems for space
Guide explores operational considerations and considers available technologies. Silicon Sensing Systems Ltd has published a free guide to the selection of inertial sensors and...

Videos

High-Precision Optical Design for Wide Spectrum Star Trackers | Avantier
Avantier delivers advanced optical system design for wide-spectrum star trackers—enabling high-precision spacecraft attitude determination. We specialize in custom optics for ...
High-Precision Silicon Carbide (SiC) Mirrors by Avantier | Advanced Optics for Space & Defense
Discover the unmatched performance of Silicon Carbide (SiC) Mirrors, engineered by Avantier for precision and reliability in the most demanding environments. SiC mirrors are revolutioni...
Zygo NewView 9000 | High-Precision 3D Optical Surface Profiling at Avantier
Discover how the Zygo NewView 9000 3D Optical Surface Profiler is transforming the future of high-precision optics at Avantier. This state-of-the-art metrology system uses Coherence...
Agilent Cary 7000 Diffuse Reflectance Metrology | UV-Vis-NIR Testing at Avantier
Avantier’s in-house metrology lab features the Agilent Cary 7000 Universal Measurement Spectrophotometer (UMS) with Internal Diffuse Reflectance Accessories (DRA), delivering ...

Resources

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Case Study Precision MgF₂ Hyper Spherical Dome for Airborne Optical Systems
Project Background: Large-Aperture Infrared Dome for Airborne Systems A defense industry customer approached us to evaluate the feasibility of producing a large-format infrared...
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Engineering a Custom Underwater Lens Assembly for Subsea Imaging
Project Overview: Engineering a Custom Underwater Lens Assembly for Subsea Imaging A leading provider of subsea imaging solutions approached Avantier to develop a ...
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Case Study Wide Field Space Imaging
Wide Field Space Imaging Project Overview Meeting the growing demand for large-area Earth observation requires optical systems that combine wide field of view, high...
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Telescope Design Optimization for Performance and Manufacturability
Key Takeaways Design optimizations enhanced telescope manufacturability and performance.  Replacing the optical tube with carbon fiber reduced weight and improved thermal...

Blogs

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Embedded Electronics
As defense systems evolve to rely more heavily on autonomous operations, electronic intelligence, and edge computing, the integration of AI into rugged platforms is becoming a...
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Durable Lenses for Space
Why Space Optics Require Specialized Lenses? Improved Image Quality Through Aberration ControlTraditional spherical lenses introduce spherical and coma aberrations, degrading ...
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Large Aperture Optics
Avantier’s Large Aperture Optics provide ultra-precision performance for astronomy, defense, satellite imaging, laser systems, and advanced research. Our product line includes...
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Reducing Risk in Space Optics Projects
Why Risk Reduction is Mission-Critical In space missions, failure is not an option. Optical components—mirrors, lenses, filters, and coatings—must perform flawlessly...

Featured Companies

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At Atrenne, A Celestica Company, we are a technology company driven by an engineering mindset, dedicated to providing cost-effective risk mitigation through our proven platforms...
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VPT is a global leader in providing power conversion solutions for use in avionics, military, and space applications.
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Avantier is a vertically integrated leader in high-precision custom optics, delivering end-to-end solutions for complex optical challenges. From prototyping to full-scale production...
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Founded in 1985, Dawn is the industry leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical products based on the VITA™ and PICMG® architectures. Military Rugged. Field Reliable...
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Silicon Sensing is a world leader in inertial sensing technology. The company has supplied many millions of sensors globally, with products operating in many market sectors including...
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Master Bond custom formulates adhesives, sealants and coatings for structural bonding and electronic applications for aerospace and defense manufacturers, for over 45 years.
Elma Electronic
Elma Electronic provides mission critical equipment for demanding defense programs across the world.
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Designs and manufactures custom OEM products for use in a variety of customer applications.
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SynQor is a leading supplier of power conversion solutions to the military market. SynQor’s innovative products are designed for today’s leading-edge power infrastructure hardware...
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Extreme Engineering Solutions, Inc. (X-ES) is a leader in the design, manufacture, and support of standard and custom embedded computing solutions.
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EIZO Rugged Solutions
EIZO Rugged Solutions manufactures NVIDIA-based OpenVPX and XMC video graphics/GPGPU/AI-enabled processing hardware for High-Performance Embedded Computing (HPEC) systems. EIZO...
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Supplies ICs for avionics and military data bus applications. Offers a wide range of ARINC 429 products, MIL-STD-1553 BC/RT/MT protocol ICs, IP Cores, transceivers and transformers...
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A Strong Legacy of Solving Complex Problems with Innovative Mil-Spec Computing Solutions ZMicro designs and manufactures customizable, rugged computing solutions that can be configured...
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Around the world, wherever engineers are working on aircraft or space vehicles, dSPACE is involved in the entire development process for electronic control systems from start ...
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IMPERX, INC. is a U.S.-based manufacturer recognized for delivering high-performance, ruggedized machine vision imaging solutions for over two decades. The IMPERX name has become...
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ASAP Semiconductor is the future of part procurement. As a leading distributor, we provide customers unparalleled access to aviation and aerospace parts, board-level components...
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Aviation Sourcing Solutions
Welcome to Aviation Sourcing Solutions, a premier commercial aircraft and aviation parts distributor that belongs to the ASAP Semiconductor family of websites. Here, you can peruse...
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Aerospace Exchange is powerful and largest online purchasing platform for civilian and military aviation products. We offer complete line of aviation products from manufacturers...
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Aerospace Unlimited is leading aerospace parts distributor provide complete aviation and aerospace parts purchasing platform. Get an instant quote for your aviation parts.
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AFR Enterprises is a premier resource to buy electronic components, avionic components, and computer peripherals.
PIC Wire & Cable
PIC Wire & Cable products are engineered to perform under pressure in harsh aerospace environments and manufactured with extensive quality control measures to ensure consistent...
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Veritable Aerospace was designed with simplicity in mind, making it the easiest website to navigate for sourcing aviation and aerospace components. Our knowledgeable and experienced...
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ASAP Supply Chain Is A Comprehensive Marketplace Of New And Obsolete Aircraft Parts. We Are Owned And Operated By ASAP Semiconductor, A Leading Aircraft Parts Supplier With An...
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We are leading NSN parts supplier, providing quality NSN component to military aviation industry. Buy variety of NSN (National Stock Number) Part numbers at one click by requesting...
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(DSI®), a wholly owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, is a premier supplier of Advanced Materials and Thin Film Coatings. Located in Santa Rosa, CA, our talented workforce...
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Jet Parts 360 is the leading distributor of Jet Engines, GSE Tooling Equipment, Aircraft Engine and FBO Parts. Browse the complete list of Part Numbers at Jet Parts 360.
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Aircraft parts supplier in USA. Search NSN, Aviation parts at leading aircraft parts distributor. We are a leading hot stock aerospace parts supplier across the USA. Get an instant...
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Aerospace Purchasing, the ASAP one-stop-shop purchasing solution, combines next-gen logistics management and an unmatched supply-chain network to make purchasing as simple as ...
Wolf Advanced Technology
WOLF Advanced Technology designs and manufactures rugged high performance computing, AI, and video I/O boards, modules and systems. Solutions are designed to operate in harsh ...
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Kontron is a global leader in IoT/Embedded Computing Technology, providing secure, innovative solutions for robust defense applications. Our reliable hardware, software, and services...
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Behlman Electronics
Behlman Electronics manufactures and sells high-quality standard, modified-standard, custom and COTS power solutions, including AC power supplies, frequency converters, inverters...
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Gaia Converter
Offers DC converters from 4–200W, AC/DC PFC converters from 35–350W, EMI filters and input transient protections for modular power architectures. Designs and manufactures over...
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LCR Embedded Systems is a supplier of rugged packaging and components for the defense and aerospace industry. For over 35 years our products have served critical applications ...
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Smiths Interconnect is a leading provider of technically differentiated electronic components, subsystems, microwave and radio frequency products that connect, protect, and control...
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Viking Technology is a global technology leader in the field of DRAM memory & Flash storage solutions ranging from high-performance computing SSDs to small form factor flash...
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We offer our customers access to a massive inventory consisting of premium aircraft parts, nsn parts and military parts.
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Delivering Intelligent Computing Solutions at the Edge For over 10 years, New Wave Design has played a vital role in developing and delivering technology and computing solutions...