Ocean Thin FIlms Expands Patterned Optical Coating Capability

Largo, Florida and Golden, Colorado USA (June 22, 2011) – Ocean Thin Films announces expansion of the exclusive PixelTec™ patterned optical coating technology at its Golden, Colorado operation.  The pioneer in lithographic patterning of optical coatings, Ocean Thin Films continues to advance their patented process – with more than 2 million precision patterned optics delivered. 
The Golden, CO expansion includes the construction of a dedicated, semiconductor grade clean room outfitted with advanced patterning and alignment equipment. PixelTec technology enables micron-scale patterning of multiple thin film optical coatings on a single substrate including:

• Precision patterning of intricate features, shapes, and sizes with sub-pixel alignment accuracy.
• Dielectric, metallic, and transparent conductive (ITO/IMITO) coatings  engineered for custom spectral properties
• Multi-filter arrays on monolithic substrates, scalable to high volume production.

PixelTec optical coatings are increasingly used for purpose-specific performance in a multitude of medical, defense, and industrial applications - leading to more compact, robust, and cost-effective devices.  “MultiSpectral imaging & sensing is an exciting example where clients are leveraging the benefits of PixelTec patterned dichroic coatings – configuring real-time custom imagers and sensors for everything from enhanced surveillance to non-invasive detection of cancer and disease,“ explains Randel Mercer, Vice President of Business Development.  “This innovative PixelTec patterning expertise also supports precision reticles, variable filters, EMI/RFI shielding, and other custom optics.  Our continued investment ensures our customers receive the best-in-class patterning capability coupled with high quality optical coatings.”
To find out more about PixelTec patterned optical coatings, please visit www.oceanthinfilms.com /pixeltec

About Ocean Thin Films
Ocean Thin Films designs and produces precision optical coatings, components and assemblies that enable a wide variety of products and specialty applications. Leveraging comprehensive know-how in thin film coating development, the company provides expert design assistance for collaborative custom-engineered solutions, from rapid prototyping through high-volume contract manufacturing. For more information contact us at info@oceanthinfilms.com or +1 (303) 277-9700.

About Halma
Ocean Thin Films is a subsidiary of Halma p.l.c. (www.halma.com), an international market leader in safety, health and sensor technology.  Halma is a public company listed on the London Stock Exchange (HALMA.L)

Contact:
Randel Mercer
V.P. Business Development
Phone: (720) 936-8011