Trusted partner for over decades
Umicore has been a trusted partner in the long-wave infrared (LWIR) market for decades, offering complete, vertically integrated solutions from raw material production to high-volume lens assembly. We manufacture our own Germanium and GASIR® chalcogenide glasses, enabling cost-effective, high-performance optics tailored for industries such as automotive, firefighting, security, medical diagnostics, and smart sensing. Our compact, lightweight, athermalized LWIR imaging assemblies are optimized for the latest sensor formats and rigorously tested to meet stringent military-grade standards. With over a million lenses shipped worldwide, our reputation is built on consistent quality and performance. In addition to finished optics, we supply raw materials, blanks, and advanced coatings for a wide range of infrared imaging applications.
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Infrared lenses catalog
Umicore offers a wide range of off-the-shelf lenses, compatible with various detectors and interfaces. Discover our complete offer through the catalog or use the lens chart to get a practical overview of lens options in their combinations with your detector of choice.