Applied Physics Specialties Ltd
Title
Applied Physics Specialties Ltd
Visit Exhibits
https://collection.ingeniumcanada.org/en/id/1982.0359.001/
Begin Date
1964
End Date
2001
Location
17 Prince Andrew Pl, North York, ON M3C 2H4
Product Areas
Optical coatings and diamond turned, precision optical components, thermal imaging lenses.
Activities
Source: Applied Physics Specialties, Ltd.
APS is a supplier of precision optical assemblies and components. Our facilities include mechanical design and fabrication; optical design and optical component manufacturing, diamond turning of various components including diffractive optics; computer controlled polishing of glass aspheres; thin film coating design and deposition; and assembly of lens systems. APS produces lens assemblies for the UV, VIS, NIR, MWIR, and LWIR wavelength ranges.
Our major product area is multiple field of view imaging lenses for the 3 to 5 micron spectral region. We are also experienced in managing projects for space applications including the preparation of related documentation. Our staff is highly skilled and dedicated to producing products to our clients' specifications. Please visit out website at www.apphysic.com for more information.
Photonics Online, March 28, 2001.
https://www.photonicsonline.com/doc/applied-physics-specialties-ltd-0001
"APS was founded in 1964 by a group of engineers and technicians from a recently closed government laboratory. Initially APS supplied the local instrumentation community with simple windows, lenses and mirrors. In the 70's and 80's simple high volume components for the computer, phototype setting and surveillance industries were the main products. During these years small quantities of precision optical components were always being produced. Diamond turning was introduced in 1988 which, along with the development of HEAR coating for the IR, laid the ground work for one of our major product areas, imaging lenses for the 3 to 5 micron region. Our specialty rapidly became the design and manufacture of multiple field of view IR lenses. In 1993 APS started to invest in processes to produce glass aspheric surfaces. Over the next three years we developed a system involving precision grinding and computer controlled polishing with which we can produce precision surfaces for use in imaging systems. On March 6, 2001, APS was acquired by Wescam Inc." Canadian Space Directory, (2005), p. 8
APS is a supplier of precision optical assemblies and components. Our facilities include mechanical design and fabrication; optical design and optical component manufacturing, diamond turning of various components including diffractive optics; computer controlled polishing of glass aspheres; thin film coating design and deposition; and assembly of lens systems. APS produces lens assemblies for the UV, VIS, NIR, MWIR, and LWIR wavelength ranges.
Our major product area is multiple field of view imaging lenses for the 3 to 5 micron spectral region. We are also experienced in managing projects for space applications including the preparation of related documentation. Our staff is highly skilled and dedicated to producing products to our clients' specifications. Please visit out website at www.apphysic.com for more information.
Photonics Online, March 28, 2001.
https://www.photonicsonline.com/doc/applied-physics-specialties-ltd-0001
"APS was founded in 1964 by a group of engineers and technicians from a recently closed government laboratory. Initially APS supplied the local instrumentation community with simple windows, lenses and mirrors. In the 70's and 80's simple high volume components for the computer, phototype setting and surveillance industries were the main products. During these years small quantities of precision optical components were always being produced. Diamond turning was introduced in 1988 which, along with the development of HEAR coating for the IR, laid the ground work for one of our major product areas, imaging lenses for the 3 to 5 micron region. Our specialty rapidly became the design and manufacture of multiple field of view IR lenses. In 1993 APS started to invest in processes to produce glass aspheric surfaces. Over the next three years we developed a system involving precision grinding and computer controlled polishing with which we can produce precision surfaces for use in imaging systems. On March 6, 2001, APS was acquired by Wescam Inc." Canadian Space Directory, (2005), p. 8
Timeline
1964 - Founded as "Applied Research Specialties Ltd" of Toronto.
1992 - Active as "Applied Research Specialties Ltd" of Toronto.
1997 - Active as " Applied Research Specialties Ltd" of Toronto.
2001 - Acquired by Wescam
1992 - Active as "Applied Research Specialties Ltd" of Toronto.
1997 - Active as " Applied Research Specialties Ltd" of Toronto.
2001 - Acquired by Wescam
Sources
CFHT Corporation. “MOS Manual - Chapter 2,” 1997. https://www.cfht.hawaii.edu/Instruments/Spectroscopy/MOS/Manual/chapter2.html.
“Space Lens: Randy Domm of Applied Physics Specialties in North York Works on a Key Part for a Telescope That Will Keep an Eye on Space Garbage for NASA.” 5/14/1992, Stawicki, Andrew (photographer) Toronto Star (publisher), Toronto Star Photograph Archive, Digital Ontario Archives, TSPA_0017987F, Accessed February 20, 2025. https://digitalarchiveontario.ca/objects/201984/space-lens-randy-domm-of-applied-physics-specialties-in-nor.
"Wescam acquires Optical Supplier," Canada's Globe and Mail, March 7, 2001.
Canadian Space Agency, "Canadian Space Directory: The guide to Canadian organizations involved in the space sector," May 2005.
“Space Lens: Randy Domm of Applied Physics Specialties in North York Works on a Key Part for a Telescope That Will Keep an Eye on Space Garbage for NASA.” 5/14/1992, Stawicki, Andrew (photographer) Toronto Star (publisher), Toronto Star Photograph Archive, Digital Ontario Archives, TSPA_0017987F, Accessed February 20, 2025. https://digitalarchiveontario.ca/objects/201984/space-lens-randy-domm-of-applied-physics-specialties-in-nor.
"Wescam acquires Optical Supplier," Canada's Globe and Mail, March 7, 2001.
Canadian Space Agency, "Canadian Space Directory: The guide to Canadian organizations involved in the space sector," May 2005.
Collection
Citation
“Applied Physics Specialties Ltd,” Precision Instrument Culture in Canada, accessed April 15, 2025, http://omeka.uottawa.ca/instrument-precision/items/show/8599.
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