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Innovation is part of our tradition for more than 70 years
We are the innovative and independent industry partner for the development and production of coated optical components and subassemblies

Dive into the future of Semiconductor optics

Dive into the future of Semiconductor optics

17.02.2026 – In the rapidly evolving world of semiconductor manufacturing, precision and reliability are paramount. Materion Balzers Optics delivers advanced optical solutions engineered to meet these exacting demands. By guiding, shaping, and analyzing light with unparalleled accuracy, our components empower manufacturers to achieve higher throughput, enhanced process control, and superior device performance. From lithography to metrology and process control, our innovative optics are at the heart of next-generation semiconductor equipment, driving the future of microchip technology....

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How to optimise fluorescence imaging with linear variable filters

How to optimise fluorescence imaging with linear variable filters

05.07.2024 – Fluorescence imaging is a widely popular method of molecule analysis in chemistry, biochemistry, and medicine, thanks to properties such as elevated sensitivity, enhanced specificity, simplicity in comparison to many alternative microscopic techniques, and the versatility to be used in living cells and organisms....

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Optical filters on board the EUCLID space telescope

Optical filters on board the EUCLID space telescope

30.06.2023 – On July 1st, 2023, the European Space Agency's EUCLID telescope will launch from Cape Canaveral on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The goal of the mission is to study dark matter and create a map of the universe with time as the fourth dimension....

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Updated Brochure –
Automotive

Discover our updated brochure for the market segment «Automotive»...

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Latest Newsletter - take a look!

Our latest Newsletter is ready for you. Take a look and get all Materion Balzers Optics information...

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Wafer Inspection

Precise UV irradiance control and wavelength selection are required for many applications...

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Calflex™ Heat Protection Filters

Some designs of entertainment, medical, and architectural lights require additional heat reduction. In entertainment lighting, infrared filtering...

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Enabling Innovative Optical Solutions

The company possesses a broad and in-depth know-how in optical thin-film coating processes, complemented by sophisticated patterning, glass bonding and sealing, and further processing capabilities necessary for producing optical thin-film coated components up to optical subassemblies.

Highly experienced and skilled development and engineering teams closely collaborate with customers to develop innovative solutions meeting their specific and unique requirements.

The combination of these capabilities and skills places Optics Balzers at the forefront of markets in the photonics industry such as Life Science, Industry, Consumer, Lighting, Space, Defense and Automotive.