News and Events

16 New Filter Glass Compositions

By Kopp Glass | January 30, 2014

In response to the growing demand for alternative, domestic filter glass suppliers, we have expanded our filter glass product line with several new industry-standard compositions, including: Ultraviolet (UV) bandpass filters Colored longpass filters Infrared (IR) transmitting filters They have been designed to be easily substituted into your existing product specifications and meet industry-standard spectral properties at nominal thickness.

New Colored Filter Glass Catalog Featuring Enhanced Spectral Data and Upgraded Properties

By Kopp Glass | September 4, 2013

We recently launched a digital catalog which features our extensive product line of colored filter and night vision imaging system (NVIS) glass formulations engineered to transmit and absorb light in the ultraviolet (UV), visible, and infrared (IR) regions of the electromagnetic wavelength spectrum. Our digital colored filter glass catalog allows users to easily navigate our broad portfolio of filter glass solutions.

New NVIS & IR Transmitting Filter Glass Digital Catalog & Data Specification Tool

By Kopp Glass | May 31, 2013

When utilizing night vision imaging systems (NVIS) it is imperative that all lighting within the field of view be compatible. We provide filter glass solutions designed to ensure compatible lighting across a broad range of applications, including:

New CNC Lathe Installed at Kopp Glass

By Kopp Glass | May 23, 2012

We recently installed a state-of-the-art Romi Machine Tools C 620 CNC Lathe in our mold shop.

2 New NVIS Green A Intruder Filter Options

By Kopp Glass | February 22, 2012

We're excited to announce the development of two new glass formulations that meet aerospace industry specifications for night vision imaging systems (NVIS).

Kopp Glass Announces EAR99 Classification for NVIS Compatible Filter Blanks

By Kopp Glass | December 21, 2011

We're pleased to announce that our standard night vision imaging system (NVIS) filter blanks are no longer subject to the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State. They are now controlled by the Department of Commerce (DOC) by the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

2 New Low-weight, High-transmission, White LED-compatible, NVIS Glass Formulations

By Kopp Glass | July 12, 2011

Two new formulations were designed for the aerospace market and are compatible with night vision imaging systems (NVIS). Products made from these compositions can be used in civilian or military aircraft to function as annunciators, indicators, and cockpit display light filters.

New Goniophotometer Installed at Kopp Glass

By Kopp Glass | December 16, 2010

We recently installed a state-of-the-art goniophotometer in our photometric testing lab. This installation is a continuation of a major capital improvement program that began over a year ago.

Kopp Glass Announces ISO 9001:2008 Certification

By Kopp Glass | November 16, 2010

As the world's leading manufacturer of precision molded technical glass lenses, we are pleased to announce that our Quality Management System has been certified as compliant with ISO 9001:2008 standards.

2 New Annealing Lehrs Installed at Kopp Glass

By Kopp Glass | September 4, 2010

The installation of two new lehrs is part of a major capital improvement program that began over a year ago. The lehrs will enable us to provide more consistent annealing thus enabling better lens performance in their intended applications. By using state-of-the-art lehrs, we have the added flexibility of annealing intricate and difficult shapes that previously would not have been possible.