Design, Manufacturing & Fabrication

General Dynamics offers a deep expertise in the design, manufacturing and fabrication of precision optical components and structures, from infrared (IR) lenses to long-range thermal imaging modules.

With the latest in optical production technology, we deliver optical solutions custom designed to meet the most stringent mission requirements.

From large scale production operations to short run, custom tailored solutions, we are committed to delivering quality optical systems that meet or exceed our customers' expectations. Our team of optical systems engineers and experts is dedicated to ensuring the highest quality performance of our optical solutions. Our mission is to provide consistent quality, continual improvement and, most importantly, customer satisfaction.

Engineering

Our optical systems are highly engineered, vertically integrated and designed to meet our customer's most stringent requirements. General Dynamics provides its customers with the efficiency and effectiveness of single source integrated imaging systems. Our engineers collaborate closely with our customers to meet their needs with high quality products and affordable production costs. With deep manufacturing expertise and a skilled team of design engineers, we offer innovative, high-performance solutions for the best value.

Manufacturing & Assembly

General Dynamics has facilities to support large production programs, as well as the most intricate development projects. Many of our optical systems include passive and active athermal capabilities as well as electronic controls for focusing, zooming and filter wheel selection.

Testing

General Dynamics' metrology lab is equipped with a variety of systems for testing optical components and solutions, including state of the art automated modulation transfer function (MTF) stations and IR and visible interferometers. We are also equipped to do most Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) in house.

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