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A trusted leader in optical metrology, AMS guarantees accurate and reliable measurement results across all industry sectors.  Optical metrology is not a side service at AMS– it is the core business, with a proven track record of handling the most complex testing challenges that the optical shops cannot. Send your parts to AMS, and you can rest assured that they will be tested by an expert optical metrologist with over 25 years of experience in the field. You will receive detailed, easy-to-understand test reports and unparalleled customer service.

Promoting quality at every level, AMS delivers on-site training to the manufacturers, covering the best metrology techniques for their own parts and equipment.

Optical Metrology Services

AMS’ expert metrology services are used around the world by both manufacturers and their customers to verify part quality. We deliver accurate, reliable results in a formal test report and offer a ‘walk through’ of the report for greater ease and efficiency. If the parts are out of specification, AMS can work with your supplier to certify the accuracy of their optical test equipment and train the production team on proper test procedure.

Our most common optical metrology requests are listed below.  For a more comprehensive list click here.

  • Surface form and flatness testing
  • Radius of curvature testing
  • Transmitted wavefront error testing
  • Wedge and beam deviation testing
  • Material homogeneity testing
  • Surface roughness testing
  • Spectral reflectivity and transmission testing
  • Surface quality (scratch/dig) testing

Custom Optical Test Stand Builds

Are you a manufacturer with a metrology challenge?  AMS is a partner you can trust to design a custom setup for your unique test requirement. Test stands for focal length, polarization/birefringence, distortion, and environmental drift are just some of our past projects.  AMS will build your setup and measure your samples while you optimize your manufacturing process. In addition, we can install your test setup on site and train the production team.  Discuss your requirement with AMS, and we will provide the optical engineering and expertise to assist with your process development.