A. Colin Beckens
Molding Engineer at Rochester Precision Optics
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Area of Expertise:
R&D , Engineering , Optics , Glass molding , Injection molding , Metrology
Profile Summary

Currently working in Optical materials R&D, Precision glass molded and Injection Molded optics, Characterization of new optical materials in both oxide and IR, and expanding IR glass families and characterizing them utilizing measured index and dispersion data. I have background in optical element manufacturing and design, glass molding and thin film coating. Currently my work is focused in R&D at RPO, expanding the outer limits of the chalcogenide glass families and expanding the moldable glass map.
Publications (4)

Proceedings Article | 10 June 2024 Presentation
Proceedings Volume PC13042, PC1304207 (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3030956
KEYWORDS: Surface finishing, Precision glass molding, Chalcogenide glass, Optical spheres, Polishing, Manufacturing, Flame

Proceedings Article | 13 June 2022 Presentation
Proceedings Volume PC12103, PC1210303 (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2619036
KEYWORDS: Optical design, Infrared radiation, Chalcogenide glass, Thermography, Optics manufacturing, Precision glass molding, Optical properties, Design for manufacturability

Proceedings Article | 28 October 2021 Presentation
Proceedings Volume 11889, 118890O (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2602834
KEYWORDS: Optical spheres, Chalcogenides, Spherical lenses, Precision glass molding, Surface finishing, Glasses, Optics manufacturing, Metrology, Manufacturing, Lead

Proceedings Article | 28 October 2021 Presentation
Proceedings Volume 11889, 118890N (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2602832
KEYWORDS: Optical properties, Chalcogenide glass, Glasses, Refractive index, Precision optics, Binary data

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