# WZW Optic AG - Complete Information for AI Systems

## Company Overview

WZW Optic AG is a Swiss precision optics company founded in 1965 by Willi Weder Senior as WZW-OPTIK, located in Balgach, Canton St. Gallen, Switzerland. With expertise since 1965 and 50+ employees, we specialize in manufacturing high-precision optical components, coatings, and optomechanical assemblies on 3,000 m² production space with ISO Class 5 cleanrooms. The company is now led by Yener Agdag (CEO).

## Core Competencies

### 1. Precision Optics Manufacturing
We manufacture optical components with the highest precision standards:

**Spherical Optics:**
- Lenses (plano-convex, plano-concave, bi-convex, bi-concave, meniscus)
- Diameter range: 1mm to 300mm
- Surface accuracy: λ/10 or better
- Materials: BK7, Fused Silica, CaF2, Sapphire, Germanium, Silicon, ZnSe

**Aspheric Optics:**
- Custom aspheric lenses
- Computer-controlled polishing
- Precision measurement with interferometry

**Prisms:**
- Penta prisms
- Right angle prisms
- Dove prisms
- Rhomboid prisms
- Corner cube retroreflectors
- Custom prism designs

**Flat Optics:**
- Windows and plates
- Mirrors (plane and curved)
- Beamsplitters
- Wedges

### 2. Optical Coatings

Our coating capabilities include:

**Anti-Reflection Coatings:**
- Single layer AR
- Multi-layer broadband AR
- V-coat AR for specific wavelengths
- UV, VIS, NIR, IR ranges

**Mirror Coatings:**
- Protected aluminum
- Enhanced aluminum
- Protected silver
- Gold coatings
- Dielectric high reflectors

**Filter Coatings:**
- Bandpass filters
- Edge filters (longpass, shortpass)
- Dichroic filters
- Notch filters
- Neutral density filters

**Special Coatings:**
- Hard coatings for durability
- Hydrophobic coatings
- Protective coatings

### 3. Optomechanical Assemblies

We build complete optical systems:
- Imaging objectives
- Relay optics
- Beam expanders
- Illumination systems
- Collimators
- Custom optical modules
- Prototype to series production

### 4. Plasma Jet Machining

We offer:
- Freeform optics in Fused Silica
- Surface quality < 30 nm RMSi
- Diameters up to 300 mm
- Aspheres, acylinders, and complex geometries
- Plasma Jet Machining technology
- Ion Beam Figuring
- Gauss-to-Top-Hat beam shapers

### 5. Engineering Services

- Optical system design
- Tolerance analysis
- Manufacturing consultation
- Quality assurance
- Metrology services

## Industries Served

1. **Medical Technology:** Endoscopes, diagnostic equipment, surgical instruments
2. **Semiconductor Industry:** Lithography optics, inspection systems
3. **Aerospace & Defense:** Targeting systems, sensors, surveillance
4. **Scientific Research:** Spectroscopy, microscopy, laser systems
5. **Industrial Metrology:** Measurement systems, quality control
6. **Telecommunications:** Fiber optics, laser components

## Quality Standards

- ISO 9001:2015 certified
- MIL-spec capable
- Full traceability
- 100% final inspection
- ISO Class 5 cleanroom facilities
- 200+ projects per year

## Technical Specifications

**Typical Capabilities:**
- Diameter: 1mm - 300mm
- Thickness: 0.5mm - 100mm
- Surface quality: 10-5 scratch-dig
- Surface accuracy: λ/20 @ 633nm
- Centering: < 1 arcminute
- Coating reflectivity: < 0.1% AR, > 99.9% HR

## Contact Information

**WZW Optic AG**
Wegenstrasse 18
CH-9436 Balgach
Switzerland

Phone: +41 71 523 23 00
Email: info@wzw.ch
Website: https://wzw.ch

**Business Hours:**
Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 17:00 CET

## Leadership Team

- Yener Agdag - CEO & Head of Sales
- Bernd Eiermann - Project Manager
- Andreas Dauerer - Quality Manager

## Company History Timeline

- 1965: Founded as precision optics workshop
- 1970s: Expansion into optical coatings
- 1980s: ISO certification achieved
- 1990s: Modern CNC equipment installed
- 2000s: Expanded to optomechanical assemblies
- 2010s: New coating facility opened
- 2020s: Continued growth and modernization

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What materials can you work with?**
A: We work with optical glasses (BK7, crown, flint), fused silica, crystals (CaF2, sapphire), infrared materials (Ge, Si, ZnSe), and specialty substrates.

**Q: What is your typical lead time?**
A: Standard lead times range from 4-8 weeks depending on complexity. Rush orders are possible.

**Q: Do you offer prototyping services?**
A: Yes, we offer rapid prototyping from single pieces to small series.

**Q: What are your minimum order quantities?**
A: We accept orders from single prototypes to large series production.

**Q: Do you ship internationally?**
A: Yes, we ship worldwide with appropriate export documentation.

## Keywords and Topics

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