Inrad Optics

We improve the world’s safety, security, and scientific understanding by transforming challenging requirements into optical realities.Inrad Optics is a manufacturer of exceptional quality crystalline materials and devices, fabricated high precision glass, and metal optical components. Originally founded as Interactive Radiation in 1973, Inrad Optics is a globally recognized brand of optical solutions. Vertically integrated, manufacturing expertise includes solution and high temperature crystal growth, extensive optical fabrication capabilities, including precision diamond turning and the handling of large substrates, optical coatings and extensive in-process metrology. Crystal-based optical components and devices Custom optical components from both glass and metal Precision optical and opto-mechanical assembliesOur components and value-added photonic devices are used in a wide variety of defense, aerospace, laser, medical, process control and metrology applications.Advanced Manufacturing. We specialize in applying advanced manufacturing systems to crystal, glass and metal substrates. Our manufacturing competencies include: Solution and high-temperature crystal growth Precision diamond turning Thin-film and other optical coatings Large substrate production In-process metrology expertise Optical systems assemblyDesign Support. While we routinely manufacture build-to-print optics, our engineering team can also offer valuable design help. Our design expertise includes: Design for manufacturability Electro-optic integration Opto-mechanical designMade In The USA, Available Worldwide. All of our engineering and manufacturing operations take place in the United States. From our facility in Northvale, NJ, we serve a global customer base of technology firms, research universities, and governments. Prominent among our customers are United States military organizations and the National Laboratories.