Materion Balzers Optics

Materion Balzers Optics is one of the most diverse and technologically advanced thin film coating companies in the world. We custom manufacture and supply precision optical filters and coatings from the UV through the Far IR for commercial, medical, defense, space, and scientific applications. We also manufacture custom Filter Arrays, Ultra-Narrow Bandpass, Linear Variable, High Reflector, Patterned Coatings, Wafer Level Coatings, Diamond Like Coatings, Getters and flexible interconnects for medical equipment.

With 125 years of thin film experience, we offer innovative optical thin film coatings and technologies that enable advances in space, science, astronomy, defense, medical, energy, gas sensing, flame detection, thermal imaging, automotive, gaming and gesture control and consumer products.

Filter Arrays & Assemblies, Low Defect Wafer Level Coatings and Large Area Coatings - For superior spectral performance in defense, space & commercial optical applications, we are the leading global producer of multi spectral filter arrays in multiple markets that enhance performance while reducing size, weight and costs.   

We are one of the world’s leading producers of precision thin film coatings and optical filters offering an unmatched range of products for high-technology manufacturers in the defense, commercial, space, science, astronomy and thermal imaging markets.