For optical
designs AND
COMPONENTS that
require ingenuity
and precision,
we offer
practical problem
solving for the
most complex
challenges.
photonic solutions
supporting advanced
optical technologies
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Our highly specialised photonicS team has been
delivering leading edge precision optical design,
development, engineering, manufacturing and
support solutions in Australia for the past 30 years.
For a tailored,
cost effective
response to your
optical project
needs, talk to
BAE Systems.
Laser and optical systems design
BAE Systems photonic design and
development facility is a centre for optical
design and system performance modelling.
Optical thin films
Diamond turning
Optical manufacturing
BAE Systems optical thin films facility
provides unique capabilities and expertise
for the development, design and application
of optical coatings within Australia.
BAE Systems single point diamond
turning (DT) facility features a Precitech
Nanoform 250 Ultra diamond turning
machine, located in its own temperature
controlled environment with dedicated
metrology capability.
BAE Systems optical manufacturing
production unit has evolved into one of the
most comprehensive facilities in Australia.
We specialise in wavelengths ranging
from UV and visible to far infrared (IR)
on substrates including glass, infrared
material, silicon, crystal and fibre optics
to achieve desired performance and
unit cost outcomes.
Emphasis is placed on the design
process, supported by coating software
and spectroscopic analysis.
Operations
Thin film coating chambers
-- Ion Beam Sputtering chambers fitted
with RF sputtering sources
-- Box Coaters, ranging in size from
0.5m2 – 0.76m2, fitted with electron
beam and resistive evaporative sources
Our highly specialised photonics team
has been delivering high-end, precision
optical design, development, engineering,
manufacturing and support solutions in
Australia for the past 30 years.
Manufacturing
-- Optical thin films
-- Diamond turning
-- Optical manufacturing
-- Optical assembly and testing
For optical designs requiring ingenuity
and precision, we offer practical problem
solving for the most complex challenge
with quick turn-around, all in-house and
all underpinned by a real commitment to
excellent customer care.
Design and development
-- Infrared thermal imaging
-- Laser systems design
-- Optical systems design
Delivering solutions to
-- Defence and aerospace industries
-- Industrial laser companies
-- Medical equipment manufacturers
-- Federal Government agencies
-- Photonic companies
-- Government and private
research institutions
Metrology
-- A range of spectrophotometric equipment
is available to conduct measurements
from UV to far IR wavelengths
-- BAE Systems verifies its coating
damage thresholds via high power laser
accreditation testing in conjunction
with a certified test laboratory
DT technology is capable of generating
complex optical surfaces on a wide range
of infrared and non-ferrous materials.
Capabilities
-- Parts up to 220mm diameter
-- Aspherics, On - Off Axis, Free Form
shape and Diffractive optics
-- Surface Accuracy of λ/4 or
better at 632.8mm
-- Surface Finish (Ra) of 5nm or better
dependent on substrate
We deliver precision optical components
and systems with high levels of technical
complexity and specialised environmental
requirements to a wide range of industries.
Based on a drawing, supplied by the
customer or one of our own in-house
designs, we have the ability to produce a
full range of optical components including
lenses, prisms, windows, laser optics and
mirrors in a diverse range of visable and
Infared materials.
Technical capabilities and specifications
-- Prisms and flats
Size 5-350mm
-- Angle tolerances
1 arc sec.
-- Surface quality
10/5 scratch/dig
-- Flatness
λ/10 at 632.8nm
-- Lenses and windows
Size 5-300mm
-- Materials
Visible and I.R.
-- Laser 3D profiling
-- Sensor performance prediction
-- Designs for operation in harsh
environments
-- Laser classification and safety analysis
We have comprehensive proficiency across
optical, mechanical and electronic fields for:
-- Infrared imaging systems design and
performance modelling
-- Advanced optical and illumination design
-- Laser engineering (solid-state and diode)
-- Opto-mechanical design and drafting
-- Atmospheric propagation modelling
Software tools
Optical Systems
-- ASAP
-- ZEMAX
Applications
This capability is routinely applied to:
-- Long range, naval, thermal imagers
and rangefinders
-- Diode-pumped Q-Switched lasers
-- Telescope design for transmitter
and receivers
-- Target detection, designation
and illumination
-- Day/night aiming devices
Laser and IR systems performance
measurements
-- Proprietary in-house software
Optical assembly and testing
Optical testing
Our optical testing facility uses a number
of precision test methods to ensure high
quality of the final product.
BAE Systems optical assembly and
testing group offers dedicated systems
analysis, engineering design, prototype,
fabrication and production build to
stringent customer requirements.
Repair and refurbishment is provided
for a comprehensive range of electrooptical systems.
Optical assembly
Our optical assembly team delivers a
wide range of complex tasks, within
specialised clean room environments.
Our assembly areas range from Laminar
Flow cabinets in a temperature and humidity
controlled general assembly room, to a large
Class 7 (AS/NZS ISO 14644) clean room
complex. The Class 7 clean room includes
a general laser assembly area, dedicated
laser-firing rooms and an indoor laser test
range for distances up to 150 metres.
Atmospheric optical propagation
-- LOWTRAN 7, PCLnWIN
(FASCODE/HITRAN)
Mechanical design software
-- Pro Engineer, ANSYS, AutoCAD
Electrical design software
-- Mentor Graphics, Altium
Designer, Matlab
Zygo interferometers and optical profilers
are available for surface analysis.
The facility also has visible and infrared
collimators, optical benches, associated
test fixtures and specialised image
intensifier test and evaluation equipment.
To support these functions and others,
BAE Systems has the required test
capabilities to measure sensor performance
(MTF, MRTD, NETD, SiTF, 3DNoise) and
perform alignment and bore sight activities.
Infrared imaging systems
BAE Systems is the authorised service
centre for FLIR Systems Inc. This includes
the maintenance, service and support for
all FLIR Systems products throughout Asia
Pacific, Australia and New Zealand.
Photometric measurement and calibration
services are also available.