Applications

Reference Industries and Markets

Discover how our advanced optical coatings are transforming six key industrial sectors, from lighting to medical applications, with cutting-edge technological solutions designed to maximize performance and efficiency.

01 Sector

Lighting Technology

In the modern lighting sector, light quality is essential for creating efficient and comfortable environments. Our advanced optical coatings are the ideal solution for optimizing luminous efficiency, drastically reducing unwanted reflections and significantly improving the overall quality of the emitted light.

We produce surface treatments that maximize light transmission while minimizing energy losses. These solutions are particularly appreciated by lighting designers seeking optimal performance and energy savings.

Key Benefits
  • Increased luminous efficiency
  • Reduction of reflections and glare
  • Improved color rendering
  • Durability and resistance over time
Architectural interior with linear lighting
02 Sector

UV Systems

Advanced UV Protection
Specialized coatings that effectively filter and manage ultraviolet rays, protecting critical components and improving their longevity.
UV-Curing Processes
Coatings designed for industrial UV drying applications and curing systems. By optimizing reflector performance, significant improvements are achieved in terms of reflected power and lower operating temperatures.

ZAOT can offer coatings on both glass and metal reflectors. With these coatings, the reflectors have the following characteristics:

  • they allow a higher machine treatment speed
  • they increase UV at the desired frequencies
  • they reduce heat
  • they extend lamp life
  • they increase curing depth
03 Sector

Precision Medical and Scientific Applications

Optical lens with multilayer anti-reflection coating
Optical Excellence for Medicine

In the field of medical and scientific applications, optical precision is not just a technical requirement but an absolute necessity. Our precision coatings are specifically developed for medical instruments, microscopes, endoscopes and diagnostic devices that require high optical transparency and minimal reflection.

These advanced treatments guarantee sharp, distortion-free images.

04 Sector

Astronomy and Solar Simulators

Astronomical observation and solar simulation require optical components of the highest quality. Our high-performance optical coatings are designed for professional telescopes, solar simulators for space testing and astronomical research instruments operating in extreme conditions.

Telescopes and Observatories
Multi-layer coatings for primary and secondary mirrors that maximize reflection and minimize light dispersion. Solutions optimized for various spectral bands, from infrared to ultraviolet.
  • Max reflectivity >= 95% in critical bands
  • Resistance to thermal excursions
Continuous Innovation: We collaborate with international astronomical observatories and space research centers, working on increasingly advanced optics, contributing to the exploration of the universe and to scientific research.
05 Sector

Vision Systems and Industrial Optical Sensors

Precision for Industry

Industrial vision systems and optical sensors are the heart of modern automation.

From automated production lines to quality control systems, our optical treatments ensure sharp images, high contrast and reduced optical noise.

Front surface mirror on a mount
Machine Vision
Anti-reflection coatings and band-pass filters for industrial cameras, improving object recognition and automatic defect inspection.
Proximity Sensors
Optical treatments for laser and infrared sensors used in robotics, automotive and automated logistics.
Optical Readers
Optimization of reading windows for barcode scanners, optical RFID readers and traceability systems, increasing acquisition speed.
06 Sector

Airport Lighting and Laser Technologies

Heat filter separating visible light and infrared

Airport safety and high-precision laser applications require optical components that guarantee flawless performance in every operating condition. We develop specialized mirrors, filters and optical coatings for airport lighting systems and industrial and scientific laser technologies.

Runway Lighting
Coatings for PAPI, VASI systems and runway lights that guarantee optimal visibility in all weather conditions, with resistance to weathering and contaminants.
Industrial Laser Systems
Dielectric mirrors and optical filters for cutting, welding and marking lasers up to 99.8%.
Scientific Lasers
Optical components for research lasers, spectroscopy and biomedical applications.
Aeronautical Certifications
  • Compliance with ICAO and FAA standards
  • Resistance to extreme thermal cycles
  • Durability of many years
Advanced Laser Specifications
  • Coatings for wavelengths from UV to IR
  • Minimization of absorption losses