February 8, 2022
Farming goes high-tech!
In Vermont, we are very connected to where our food comes from. In our small towns, we interact directly with farmers every day. In this blog, learn how Omega is helping farmers go "high tech" to maximize output and minimize their costs.In Vermont, we are very connected to where our food comes
January 28, 2022
Spotlight on Raychelle McTaggart
This month Omega is proud to bring Raychelle McTaggart to the center stage. Raychelle works in both our purchasing department and our planning department, where she does basically everything under the sun. When she’s not purchasing materials or helping to move work through production you will probably find her tracking customer purchase orders or creating daily shipment lists. Her hard work and dedication to Omega makes her more than deserving of this month’s employee spotlight!This month Omega is proud to bring Raychelle McTaggart to the
November 23, 2021
Introduction to Master Gratings
Diffraction gratings are a dispersive optical component. Similar to prisms, they
November 8, 2021
Measuring complex refractive index
We have learned in previous blog posts about the importance of knowing the refractive indices and thicknesses of the layers we are making. The interference, that makes our filters work, depends on it! Read on to learn how we keep our processes up to snuff using ellipsometry.We have learned in previous blog posts about the importance of
October 20, 2021
What is refractive index?
Learn more about what a material's refractive index is and why it is so important for thin-film filter designers. The "refractive index" value listed in reference books is not the whole story!Learn more about what a material's refractive index is and why
October 6, 2021
Spotlight on Diana Welch
This month we are shining a spotlight on Diana Welch, Senior Production Planner. As a long-term (36-years!) Omega employee, Diana has worked in many different departments which helps in her current planning role. She helps keep products moving quickly and efficiently throughout the factory and has seen Omega grow significantly through the years.This month we are shining a spotlight on Diana Welch, Senior
September 16, 2021
Making Waves Part Four
In this final installment of "Making Waves" we will introduce the Shack-Hartmann sensor. Omega uses this to measure wavefront distortion in coated optics, but it is also integral to the field of adaptive optics. Read on to find out more!In this final installment of "Making Waves" we will introduce the
September 10, 2021
Spotlight on Patrick Morrissey
Patrick has been our QA Manager for the past several years, leading us through several ISO audits and keeping our quality up to snuff. He has the final say on whether to ship parts and as our low return rates show, he does a great job!Patrick has been our QA Manager for the past several years,
August 26, 2021
Our Values
Omega Optical Holdings is a growing company, currently made up of two divisions- Spectral Systems, infrared products division and Omega Optical, filter division. What unites us as we move forward is our set of common values- quality, collaboration, continuous improvement, integrity and employee growth.Omega Optical Holdings is a growing company, currently made up of
August 20, 2021
Making Waves Part Three
You've learned what wavefront distortion is and how to specify it, but how's it measured anyway? In this 3rd Making Waves blog post, we introduce the first of two methods for measuring wavefront error - interferometry.You've learned what wavefront distortion is and how to specify it,
August 10, 2021
Spotlight on Jennifer LoCascio
Jen has been leading the Human Resources department for many years, during several periods of expansion and our new acquisition of Spectral Systems. She is always ready to jump in to lend a helping hand or to give friendly advice. From recruiting to onboarding, Jen keeps Omega moving forward!Jen has been leading the Human Resources department for many years,
July 30, 2021
Omega Optical and the 5S Model
Omega Optical proudly utilizes the 5S model in all means of production. From maintaining manufacturing machines to regularly cleaning and reorganizing our workspaces, the 5S model has continued to help us grow and evolve as a company. If you’re interested in learning more about the 5 steps - Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain - check out the full blog post and make sure to subscribe!Omega Optical proudly utilizes the 5S model in all means of