Umicore delivers high-precision optical solutions that help keep industrial environments safe, reliable and efficient.
Umicore has extensive expertise in the design and manufacture of complete Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) infrared filter wheel assemblies—critical components in safety systems that detect harmful hydrocarbon gases in industrial environments such as electricity sub-station power transformers.
Our team of engineers and optical designers closely with customers from the earliest stages of development, including concept design, prototyping and market testing, through to full-scale production and after-sales support. Beyond IR filter design and manufacture, Umicore provides full assembly capability—including metalwork and mechanical integration—to help streamline supply chains and simplify procurement. Robust quality control is central to our process, including 100% automated test inspection of every completed wheel assembly and proven packaging solutions that minimise the risk of damage during shipment.
A typical infrared filter wheel contains multiple filters at different wavelengths and requires the precise deposition of thousands of nanometre-thin coating layers to achieve the required optical specifications. This highly specialised production process ensures consistent, repeatable performance across every filter we manufacture.
Umicore offers a wide range of off-the-shelf infrared filter designs, alongside deep expertise in developing fully bespoke solutions tailored to specific technical and performance requirements.