From Thin Film Physics to Virgo HTE
Virgo HTE builds on decades of Swiss experience in optical glass, thin-film coatings, precision optical components, scientific instrumentation and optoelectronic systems.
Technical Heritage
More than 40 years of optical engineering experience
The know-how behind Virgo HTE originates from a long path in Swiss optical engineering: from Gretag Imaging and its optical laboratory to Thin Film Physics AG, and today to specialized consulting and engineering through Virgo HTE.
Imaging
Optical development and prototype production
The roots of the expertise go back to the optical development and prototype production laboratory connected to Gretag Imaging, active in Eidophor large-screen projection technologies and later in photographic imaging systems.
Foundation of Thin Film Physics AG
Thin Film Physics AG was founded in April 2003 and continued the optical know-how, production capacity and specialized laboratory activity under a new Swiss company structure.
Optical thin films, coatings and precision components
Thin Film Physics AG developed and manufactured optical filters, dichroic filters, metallic and dielectric mirrors, customized coatings, optical substrates and optoelectronic assemblies for demanding applications.
HTE
Focused high-tech engineering and consulting
Virgo HTE continues this experience as a specialized engineering and consulting partner for optical systems, optoelectronic technologies, VIS/IR imaging, thin-film applications and custom high-tech projects.
Know-how in materials, coatings and optical systems
The experience includes the processing and treatment of optical glass, ceramics, quartz, sapphire, germanium, silicon, magnesium fluoride, borosilicate, acrylic and other materials used in industrial optics.
This background supports custom optical coatings from the ultraviolet through the visible spectrum and into the infrared.
Optical glass
Processing, polishing, substrates and custom optical supports for industrial and scientific use.
Thin-film coatings
Dichroic filters, metallic mirrors, dielectric mirrors, AR coatings and spectral treatments.
Cleanroom assembly
Optical-electronic assembly, cleaning, bonding, lamination, inspection and measurement.
Testing
Thermal resistance, interferometric measurement and spectral transmission/reflection testing.
Application Fields
Experience across demanding technical sectors
The technical heritage behind Virgo HTE covers advanced optical work for scientific, industrial, medical, aerospace, astronomy, sensing, imaging and VIS/IR applications.
Astronomy & Scientific Instruments
Optical coatings, mirrors and components for spectroscopy, astronomical instruments, solar research and high-performance measurement systems.
Aerospace & Satellite Systems
Optical treatments for space-related applications, satellite instrumentation, planetary missions and components exposed to demanding environments.
Medical & Laser Applications
Filters and coatings for IPL systems, diagnostic equipment, laser protection, high-frequency laser systems and specialized medical optical devices.
VIS / IR Imaging
Visible and infrared optical systems, thermal imaging components, sensor windows, long-range optics and surveillance-related technologies.
Industrial Optics
Custom optical components and coatings for measurement, colorimetry, production systems, inspection and high-tech industrial applications.
Custom Problem Solving
Tailored engineering support for non-standard materials, spectral behavior, optical geometry and application-specific performance.
Selected Project Background
Projects and technologies connected to the experience base
Examples of areas where the historical know-how behind Virgo HTE has been applied through Thin Film Physics AG and related optical engineering work.
HARPS high-performance optics
Optical coatings and precision mirror expertise connected to high-accuracy astronomical spectroscopy and demanding reflectivity requirements.
Planetary and solar missions
Experience connected to optical treatments for mission-related components, solar observation, planetary exploration and satellite instrumentation.
TFP VISION long-range systems
VIS/IR long-range surveillance architecture combining visible imaging, cooled infrared sensing, laser range finding, pan/tilt operation and configurable system integration.
Custom optical thin films
Dichroic filters, high-reflectivity mirrors, laser filters, anti-reflection coatings, conductive transparent layers and specialized spectral solutions.
Decades of experience for your next optical challenge
Virgo HTE brings together practical optical engineering, thin-film know-how and high-tech problem solving for demanding custom projects.