Custom Laser Cutting

We provide a broad range of optical films and custom optical filters in almost any shape or size to meet virtually any application. The new laser cutting equipment permits API to hold very tight tolerances when cutting intricate shapes with little damage to the edge of polarizing substrates. All production of custom optical filters is completed in-house to facilitate cost control and reduce production cycle time.

Six laser cutters and two waterjet cutting machines on site
Customers may specify sizes as large as 40” x 24”
25 micron beam diameter on lasers to assure smooth, accurate cutting regardless of material width.
ISO9001:2015 quality system
Digital optical comparitor with statistical data for accurate part measurement and reporting

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A Cut Above the Rest

Count on API’s in-house laser cutting technology to meet the broadest range of technical demands and tight production timelines.

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3d Filters and Lenses

Available in acrylic and glass, API 3D filters offer the optimum balance between transmission and extinction.

Avionics

Try API GLARE-BAR polarized and non-polarized anti-glare filters for avionic applications.

Displays and Overlays

API provides display filters designed to improve the readability of light emitting displays for a range of electronic instruments and applications.

Optical Filters

API offers a wide range of linear polarizer optical filters to best meet your display, machine, and sensor needs.

Polariscopes

API polariscope tests can measure photoelastic stress to ensure quality. Our polariscope services can measure linear or circular polarizers.

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Polarized Windows

API’s innovative polarized aircraft window elements outperform all other sunlight control systems.

Sensor Filters

API filters are an ideal choice for delicate sensor applications.

Trust the Specialists in Custom Laser Cutting Solutions

Acrylic Linear Polarizers

API offers a wide range of acrylic filters ready cut to size. Fit your application with linear polarizers, circular polarizers, quarter wave retarders, and half wave retarders available in a range of pre-cut sizes.

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Acrylic Circular Polarizers

API offers acrylic circular polarizers for a broad range of applications in the electronics, photographic, scientific, and industrial markets. We can also laminate our linear and circular polarizers to acrylic and glass.

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Linear Polarizer Films

API offers linear and circular polarizers for a broad range of applications in the electronics, photographic, scientific, and industrial markets.

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ISO Quality Guarantee

API’s expertise in polarization is backed by ISO 9001:2015 standards for industry-best quality certifications and standards.

ISO 9001 Information

The Clear Choice for Polarized Products

Turn your product ideas into successful solutions by partnering with API, a global leader in the field of optical technology. Our expertise in polarization is backed by nearly 60 years of experience and industry-leading product development standards, including ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality control.