Armstrong Optical Ltd was founded in 1997 with the remit of introducing the FISBA OPTIK phase shifting interferometry systems to the UK with complementary optical metrology products from TRIOPTICS and interferometry accessories.
Armstrong Optical specialise in a number of areas within advanced engineering, including a range of optical metrology solutions and electro-optics sub assemblies, suppling optical metrology instruments for both R&D and production. This includes interferometers for measuring shape, distance and thickness and instruments for MTF, optical centration, focal length and most optical parameters. In addition we supply chromatic confocal sensors and controllers and custom optical / mechanical assemblies. We are partners in the UK for Trioptics, SIOS, Precitec Optronik and Optical Perspective Group. (See all our Suppliers here).
Trioptics is the leading manufacturer of optical test equipment for research and production. This includes instruments to measure optical centration, lens thickness, precise angles, straightness, surface form, MTF and other optical parameters including alignment for wavelengths from the UV to the IR. In addition they manufacture precision electronic autocollimators for a range of applications and complete high performance systems for accurate turning of optical components and housings. Every step of the optical manufacturing process is covered including camera and electronics integration.
SIOS GmbH is world renowned for the development and manufacture of laser based interferometric precision metrological instrumentation. Their systems range from standalone measurement devices to complete measuring stations for measuring displacement, angles, weights, forces, pressures and vibration.
Precitec Optronik is the specialist for laser material processing and optical measuring technology. The wide range of CHRocodile sensors utilise several distinct techniques to perform high speed distance and thickness measurements. Chromatic confocal and interferometric methods are used to measure nearly all surfaces. Various white and infrared light sources are available to extend the ranges of materials that we can measure.
Optical Perspectives Group designs and manufactures Optical Alignment and Optical Inspection Instruments that make it easy to maximize the performance of optical systems.
We are happy to offer either individual systems or complete tailored solutions to specific requirements and welcome as much dialogue with our customers as possible. Please feel free to contact us at any time either by phone or email.
Ian Routledge and Angie Routledge