Elevating Long-Range Precision with the REACH-R 100 MOA Prism

At the forefront of Optex innovation is the REACH-R long-range prism, delivering up to 100 MOA optical shift — doubling traditional 50 MOA systems.

Key Advantages:

• Dramatically expanded elevation capability
• Greater ballistic flexibility at extreme distances
• Enhanced predictability for long-range engagements
• Improved ultra-long-distance target acquisition

Designed for military marksmen and elite competitive shooters, REACH-R increases effective elevation travel without extended rails, preserving clarity and durability.

Advanced Optical Coatings for Defense, Aerospace & Industry

Optical precision alone is not enough in modern warfare. Durability, spectral control, and environmental survivability are essential.

Optex’s Applied Optics Center (AOC) operates a ~44,000 sq. ft. thin-film facility with 12 coating chambers utilizing Ion-Beam Assisted Vapor Deposition processes. The company is the largest supplier of laser protection filters to the U.S. Armed Forces, with many programs performed to classified specifications.

Core Thin-Film Capabilities Include:

• Multiple-frequency laser blocking filters
• Anti-reflective (AR) coatings
• Mirrors, partial reflectors, beam splitters (metallic, dielectric, ITO)
• 3–5µm and 8–12µm IR coatings
• Aluminum, silver, gold, and compound coatings

These coatings protect human vision, sensors, and targeting systems from directed-energy threats while maintaining high transmission efficiency.

Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Coatings via PECVD

AOC’s Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) capability is applied through Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PECVD) for enhanced durability and IR performance.

Benefits of DLC:

• Extreme hardness and abrasion resistance
• Hydrophobic and chemical resistance
• Enhanced IR transmission
• Protection against sand, salt fog, dust, and harsh weather
• Anti-reflective functionality combined with durability

DLC coatings support:

• Military sensors
• Thermal imaging systems
• EO/IR platforms
• Aerospace optics
• Ruggedized surveillance systems

These coatings ensure optical survivability where failure is not an option.

Custom Reticle Manufacturing – Vertical Integration in Progress

Optex is actively establishing a dedicated reticle manufacturing line at AOC, expanding its vertical integration into precision micro-patterned optics.

Planned Reticle Technologies:

• Chrome deposition (simple and complex patterning)
• Chrome with etched & filled combinations
• Bonded cover window illuminated reticles
• Diffraction grating reticles

Combined chrome and etched designs feature titanium dioxide-filled etched regions and optically bonded cover windows for enhanced clarity and durability.

Three-Pronged Manufacturing Strategy:

1. Establish a domestic U.S. source for chrome and chrome/etched reticle plates
2. Establish a parallel sourcing channel in Japan
3. Collaborate with UTD laboratories to develop full in-house reticle manufacturing capability

This approach strengthens supply chain control while supporting leading optics manufacturers and defense programs requiring high-precision reticle systems.

Opto-Mechanical Solutions & Precision Assembly

Beyond coatings and prisms, Optex delivers complete opto-mechanical assemblies designed for battlefield and aerospace performance.

Capabilities Include:

• Glass-to-glass bonding
• Glass-to-metal bonding
• Mechanical and optical alignment
• Laser Filter Unit (LFU) integration
• Eyepiece and objective lens assemblies
• Internal focus units

With over 1 million laser filter units fielded and more than 300,000 military binoculars delivered since 2002, Optex combines thin-film science with precision mechanical integration.

The company serves as prime contractor for the M22 (7x50) and M24 (7x28) U.S. Army binocular systems, reinforcing its leadership in military-grade optical assembly.

Vertical integration — coating, bonding, alignment, and final assembly under one roof — ensures performance consistency and long-term reliability.

Industries Served

Optex Systems supports:

Defense & Military

Scopes, periscopes, vehicle optics, targeting systems

Aerospace & Space

Cockpit displays, UAV sensors, IR optics

Homeland Security

Thermal imaging, surveillance optics

Industrial & Medical

Machine vision, precision instrumentation

OEM & Government Programs

Custom-built optical and opto-mechanical solutions

A Commitment to U.S.-Built Military-Grade Excellence

Manufactured in Texas and compliant with ITAR and MIL-SPEC requirements, Optex Systems delivers advanced optical coatings, reticle technologies, opto-mechanical assemblies, and precision sighting systems engineered for survivability and mission-ready performance.

From laser protection filters and DLC coatings to next-generation prisms and reticle manufacturing, Optex continues engineering tomorrow’s security through American-built optical excellence.

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