Ceramic and Glass Components

Our sapphire optics are meticulously engineered to meet the highest standards in optical clarity and durability. Utilizing state-of-the-art micro-machining technologies, we offer custom sapphire optical components for various high-end applications. From precise CNC machining to advanced laser cutting, our processes ensure ...

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Material: Sapphire
Type Of Ceramic: Other
Component Type: Substrates
Material: High-quality sapphire
Min Feature Size: 0.01 mm
At Walthy Precision, we specialize in the design and manufacturing of micro and precision components, catering to a wide range of industries including medical, electronics, semiconductor, automotive, and various R&D projects. Our commitment to excellence is underpinned by our mastery of advanced manufacturing techniques such as ...

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Material: Ceramic, Fused Silica, Sapphire, Aluminum Nitride, Other
Type Of Ceramic: Not Applicable
Component Type: Rods, Tubes, Substrates, Beam Blockers, Isolators, Insulators, Absorbers, Reflectors, Specular Reflectors, Lightguides, Other
Sapphire is an ultra–high purity single crystal material that is the second hardest material (Moh’s Hardness Upto 9H) after Diamond(10H) . It has excellent insulating properties and optical transmittance from 200nm~5000nm; AVG>85% @ Visible Light Freqency. It also has great abrasion and corrosion resistance, low ...

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Material: Ceramic, UV Fused Silica, BK7, Sapphire, Aluminum Nitride, Other
Type Of Ceramic: Unglazed, Other
Component Type: Rods, Tubes, Substrates, Isolators, Insulators, Lightguides, Other
氧化铝陶瓷(氧化铝或Al2O3)是一种优良的电绝缘体,也是应用最广泛的先进陶瓷材料之一。此外,它还具有极强的耐磨性和耐腐蚀性,是一种只能通过金刚石磨削才能成型的工业陶瓷。熔点非常高,达到 2,072°C,而且非常坚硬。氧化铝元件可广泛应用于电子、泵元件和汽车传感器等领域。

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Material: Ceramic
Type Of Ceramic: Not Applicable
Component Type: Tubes
Elevate your laser's performance with ARD Optics’ Laser Flow Tubes and Reflectors. Specifically designed for water-cooled lamp-pumped lasers, our laser flow tubes protect the laser elements from undesired UV radiation, absorbing it to enhance the efficiency of your laser system. Manufactured from materials like Pyrex Glass, ...

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Material: Fused Silica, UV Fused Silica, BK7, Sapphire, Zerodur, Doped Glass
Type Of Ceramic: Other
Component Type: Reflectors, Rods, Tubes, Flowtubes, Reflectors, Specular Reflectors, Lightguides
Holes Diameter Range: From 2mm to 40mm with tolerances of +/-0.05 to 0.1mm
Length Range: From 10mm to 150mm with tolerances of +/-0.05 to 0.1mm
ARD Optics brings to you specular reflectors, the critical component for diode-pumped lasers. These reflectors are made from either Fused Silica or Sapphire tubes, based on your preference, and are externally coated with silver for high reflection. The silver coating is supplemented with protective layers to ensure longevity and ...

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Material: Fused Silica, Sapphire, Other
Type Of Ceramic: Not Applicable
Component Type: Specular Reflectors
Coating: Silver (Ag)
Customization: Window sizes and configuration
Discover the precision and reliability of ARD Optics' Custom Made Laser Elements, designed specifically for advanced applications in medical devices, industrial equipment, lasers, and more. Our laser elements are meticulously engineered to meet your specific design requirements. Choose from a range of high-quality materials such as ...

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Material: Ceramic, Fused Silica, UV Fused Silica, Calcium Fluoride, BK7, Sapphire, Magnesium Fluoride, Germanium, Duran, Doped Glass, Aluminum Nitride
Type Of Ceramic: Glazed, Unglazed
Component Type: Reflectors, Tubes, Flowtubes, Reflectors, Specular Reflectors, Lightguides
Hole Diameter Tolerance: Up to +/-0.02mm
Length: Up to 150mm
The laser cutting nozzle can assist the gas to eject rapidly, which can effectively prevent the debris from falling upward and thus protect the focusing mirror. At the same time, it can controls the diffusion area and size of the gas, thus affecting the quality of the laser cutting machine. At the same time the choice of the nozzle ...

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Material: Ceramic
Type Of Ceramic: Unglazed
Component Type: Insulators
Innovacera Ceramic Thermally Conductive Interface Pads are designed to provide a preferential heat-transfer path between heat-generating components, heat sinks, and other cooling devices. The pads are used to fill air gaps caused by imperfectly flat or smooth surfaces which should be in thermal contact. The pads are made of ceramic ...

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Material: Aluminum Nitride
Type Of Ceramic: Unglazed
Component Type: Substrates
Thermal Conductivity: 170-220 W / (m * K)
Density: ≥ 3.3 g/cm3
Innovacera Ceramic laser reflectors are high reflectance cavities used in solid state and CO2 laser systems. It is made of high purity 99% porous alumina ceramic and sintered at high temperatures to achieve a controlled porosity.  Our range of custom ceramic reflectors offers significant advantages and improvements over those ...

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Material: Ceramic
Type Of Ceramic: Glazed, Unglazed
Component Type: Reflectors
Density: 3.1Mg/m3
Machinable Glass Ceramic has a continuous use temperature of 800oC and a peak temperature of 1000oC. Its coefficient of thermal expansion readily matches most metals and sealing glasses. It processes good machinability and can be lathed, milled, planed, ground, bored, incised and threaded. It also has the advantages of insulation, ...

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Material: Ceramic
Type Of Ceramic: Other
Component Type: Other
Accuflect® IR is an excellent medium wave and short wave infrared reflector with excellent performance extending into the visible wavelengths. Many infrared applications can be modified to take advantage of the highly efficient diffuse reflection characteristics of Accuflect® IR.

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Material: Ceramic
Type Of Ceramic: Not Applicable
Component Type: Reflectors
MACOR® machinable glass ceramic gives you the characteristics you need from a ceramic with the added benefit of easy fabrication using ordinary machine tools. No longer is it necessary to staff a ceramic specialist with high temperature kilns or specialized diamond grinding equipment. Fabrication is quick, inexpensive and ...

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Material: Ceramic
Type Of Ceramic: Not Applicable
Component Type: Other
Accuflect ceramic lighting reflectors by Accuratus. Accuflect® B6 light reflecting ceramic is being used in luminaire designs to improve light output.  These include LED, high temperature incandescent and electrodeless HID designs being developed  and optimized for improved luminous efficacy.  The ...

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Material: Ceramic
Type Of Ceramic: Glazed, Unglazed
Component Type: Reflectors
The IPL source is a light based therapy used for several dermatological procedures. It is a lower cost, fast and efficient alternative to laser based light therapies. 

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Material: Ceramic
Type Of Ceramic: Glazed
Component Type: Reflectors
Accuflect® IR is a highly diffuse and low loss reflector of near infrared and mid infraredradiation. The diffuse reflecting Accuflect® IR offers alternatives to the metallic specular reflectors and their shortcomings often found in infrared heating applications.

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Material: Ceramic
Type Of Ceramic: Not Applicable
Component Type: Reflectors
Accuflect® ceramic laser reflectors are high efficiency diffuse reflectors. The nearly perfectly diffuse reflection and high reflection efficiency are effectively exploited in laser systems with laser hosts having pump bands in the 500 nm to 1200 nm spectral range. 

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Material: Ceramic
Type Of Ceramic: Glazed, Unglazed
Component Type: Reflectors, Isolators, Insulators
Accuratus maintains an inventory of standard aluminum nitride substrates for fast delivery requirements. They are stocked in industry standard thicknesses of 025 inches and 040 inches. Our substrates are ready to use as-supplied or can be further processed. They are compatible with mechanical dicing, laser scribing and ...

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Material: Aluminum Nitride
Type Of Ceramic: Not Applicable
Component Type: Substrates
Accuratus maintains an inventory of standard extruded  and cast aluminum oxide, mullite and sialon ceramic tubes and rods for fast delivery requirements. These are low cost,quality rods and tubes that can be quickly cut to precision lengths. (See Mullite Sizes, Aluminum Oxide Sizes and Sialon Sizes).Accuratus will also ...

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Material: Ceramic
Type Of Ceramic: Not Applicable
Component Type: Rods, Tubes
Andrews Glass Company understands the challenges that laser manufacturers encounter regarding the increasing power output and rectifying arcing problems related to glass tube designed systems. One of our core areas of expertise includes the fabrication of tubular glass components used in the manufacture of laser systems. Our ...

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Material: YAG, Other
Type Of Ceramic: Not Applicable
Component Type: Rods, Tubes, Substrates, Flowtubes, Other

Ceramic and Glass Components: The Backbone of Laser Engineering

When we think of laser technology, the mind often jumps to brilliant beams, mirrors, and optics. Yet, behind every precisely focused pulse of light lies a suite of components made from materials that don’t just support—they define the system’s performance. Among these, ceramic and glass components are indispensable.

Why Ceramics Matter in Laser Systems

Technical ceramics such as alumina (Al₂O₃), beryllia, and zirconia are favored for their unique physical and chemical properties. They offer:

  • High thermal conductivity for efficient heat dissipation

  • Electrical insulation critical for diode packaging

  • Dimensional stability under high temperatures

  • Resistance to corrosion, wear, and chemicals

These properties make ceramics ideal for use as submounts for laser diodes, thermal isolators, or insulating spacers in high-voltage laser applications. Their ability to maintain mechanical integrity under extreme thermal and electrical stress ensures longevity and reliability, especially in high-power or high-frequency environments.

Glass Components: Guiding and Protecting the Beam

Laser-grade glass is equally essential. Components such as:

  • Optical windows

  • End caps

  • Laser tubes

  • Fiber ferrules and capillaries

are engineered for high optical transmission and resistance to laser-induced damage. Specialty glasses like fused silica or borosilicate exhibit minimal thermal expansion, low absorption in the laser wavelength range, and excellent mechanical strength.

Glass is also critical in laser packaging and encapsulation, where clarity, vacuum compatibility, and environmental sealing are vital.

Hybrid Materials and Emerging Applications

Some components now combine ceramic and glass technologies into composite structures that deliver both optical and mechanical advantages. These hybrids are increasingly used in compact, high-performance systems such as medical lasers, LiDAR, and precision sensing.

Critical for Advanced Photonics

As laser systems become more compact, powerful, and integrated, the demand for high-performance ceramic and glass components continues to rise. They don’t just support—they enable advances in defense, biomedical, communications, and industrial sectors.

In short, ceramic and glass components are the unsung heroes of the laser world. They shape, shield, and sustain the systems we rely on for precision in everything from surgery to spectroscopy.

Did You know?

While lasers are often associated with powerful beams and precision optics, much of their performance hinges on the components behind the scenes—particularly ceramics and specialized glass. These materials might not get the spotlight, but they are absolutely critical for stability, insulation, thermal management, and optical clarity. For instance, ceramic laser components are prized for their exceptional thermal conductivity and electrical insulation. They’re commonly used as spacers, isolators, and submounts in high-power laser diodes and solid-state laser assemblies. Alumina (Al₂O₃), a type of technical ceramic, is especially popular for its combination of high dielectric strength and resistance to wear. Laser-grade glass, on the other hand, plays a vital role in optical transmission and environmental protection. Precision-molded glass components such as end caps, windows, and tubes are designed to withstand extreme laser powers and maintain beam integrity with minimal absorption or distortion. Additionally, some advanced ceramic-glass composites offer hybrid performance—combining the structural benefits of ceramics with the transparency of glass—making them ideal for high-performance, compact laser systems. Next time you admire a finely tuned laser, remember: it’s not just about the beam—it’s also about the invisible architecture that holds everything together. Whether managing heat, guiding light, or insulating electronics, ceramic and glass components make the laser world go round.