Individual solutions
Aachener Quarzglas develops and manufactures custom glass and ceramic components – from individual pieces and prototypes to series production.
Development of custom-made components from glass and ceramics
The technical and craft capabilities for processing glass or ceramics are diverse. Aachener Quarzglas specializes in developing plane optical components according to customer-specific requirements. In selecting materials and processing methods, we always aim for the optimal solution for the specific application of the desired optical component.
Benefit from our many years of manufacturing experience and the extensive knowledge of our specialists in materials, measurement, and testing techniques. Provide us with your technical requirements in the form of a drawing or sketch, and we will develop the suitable solution for your glass or ceramic challenge.
Whether it’s a one-off, prototype, or series production – the development and manufacturing of custom components from glass or ceramics are core competencies of Aachener Quarzglas.
Processing methods
Our specialized processing methods enable the precise development and manufacturing of custom glass and ceramic solutions for demanding applications:
- Mechanical processing – CNC-controlled milling, turning, and grinding methods for precise dimensional accuracy.
- Hot processing – Thermal shaping through glassblowing craftsmanship and modern CNC technology.
- Polishing – Perfect surface quality through specialized polishing techniques for optical applications.
- Quality assurance – Precise testing methods with optical and tactile measuring technology for the highest standards.
- Packaging – Custom protective packaging for the safe transport of sensitive components.
Materials used
For our custom glass and ceramic solutions, we use high-quality materials that offer the highest precision, stability, and optical quality:
- Fused Silica – High-purity material with excellent light transmission, thermal stability, and chemical resistance.
- Borosilicate glass – Thermal shock-resistant specialty glass with high chemical resistance for versatile applications.
- Optical glasses – Precision-crafted glasses with defined optical properties for high-tech and metrology applications.
- Float glass – Uniform, high-quality flat glass solution for optical and technical applications.
- Glass ceramics – Extremely durable material with minimal thermal expansion for the highest stability.
- Ceramics – High-performance material with exceptional temperature resistance and mechanical strength.