Purchasing Advisor for Space Photonics (original) (raw)

Find all you need for professional sourcing of space photonics: a comprehensive expert-curated directory of suppliers, scientific and technical background information, and an interactive AI-based tool with guidance for a structured decision process.

NEW: Not only hardware can be listed here, but also consulting, software, training on space photonics, etc. – see the "offer types" below.

🌐 You appear to be visiting from North America. Many listed suppliers are based in this region, making the RP Photonics Buyer's Guide highly relevant for your needs.

Purchasing high-value photonics products is a substantial responsibility. Using a structured decision-making process and high quality supplier data helps a lot:

• Find all relevant suppliers (not limited to advertisers).
• Our interactive tool conveniently assists you in defining and applying your application-specific requirements.

Note that purchasing decisions based on just a few randomly picked suppliers and without carefully defined specifications are risky; therefore, we strongly recommend using our data and tool. See also:

• How Responsible Purchase Decisions for Expensive Goods Like Lasers Are Done
• Explanations on this purchasing tool

Go through the process:

1. Understand the technical background

It is important to sufficiently understand the technology before buying.

Use the comprehensive learning resources of RP Photonics:

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If you need personal help, contact RP Photonics to get technical consultancy.

I feel that I sufficiently understand the technical background.

2. Define your requirements

It is essential to fully understand and clearly define your requirements before you purchase.

We recommend that you develop a list of clear specifications according to your specific needs, against which you can later check the suitability of found product offers:

To help you, we have already listed some aspects we recommend you consider when buying space photonics. Of course, there may be other aspects that are relevant to your specific case.

This list is for your own preparation, and can later (possibly in modified form) be used for quotation requests to suppliers.

I think that I am sufficiently informed about our requirements.

Otherwise, you will need to talk to your technical colleagues.

I consider the above list of specifications to be sufficiently complete, clear and accurate.

If you cannot sufficiently clarify your requirements, you may want to get technical consultancy from RP Photonics.

Insert these criteria when creating inquiry mails to suppliers with the buttons "Get quotation".

You find these buttons in the supplier list below or under "3. Find suitable suppliers".

3. Find suitable suppliers

We suggest three steps:

• Below, you can find our list of suppliers for space photonics. Use the checkboxes to mark possibly suitable suppliers.
• The selected suppliers will appear below this list, along with your list of specifications. You can then indicate which specifications they meet according to your research. (You should finalize your specifications before doing this.)
• Based on the results, you can finally choose a supplier that is hopefully a good enough fit.

Selected suppliers:

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Decision

The most suitable supplier you found:

Comments, e.g. reasons for your choice, or things which still need to be checked:

4. Document the decision process

It is essential to document your purchasing process, not only its result (chosen supplier):

• You will find it easier next time.
• If something goes wrong, you can defend your decision by showing that you properly considered all important aspects. Or you see what needs to be done better next time.

Our interactive tool makes it easy: Fill out the form, and in the end print it to a PDF. Note that the document will show all sections (including those not currently shown on the screen), while omitting some irrelevant details such as the page navigation.

Suppliers for Space Photonics

10 suppliers for space photonics are listed in the RP Photonics Buyer's Guide, out of which 5 present their product descriptions and images. Both manufacturers and distributors can be registered.

Diamond the fiber meeting Diamond SAVia dei Patrizi 56616 LosoneSwitzerlandSee us at Photonics West 2026 in San Francisco, Jan. 20–22 (booth 3659) and Quantum West 2026 in San Francisco, Jan. 20–22 (booth 511)!

⚙ hardware📏 metrology, calibration, testing🧰 development Explore the frontiers of space photonics connectivity with Diamond, a trusted presence in the space market since the mid-1990s. Within this field, the Mini AVIM® stands out as a beacon of innovation. Certified by the European Space Agency (ESA), it is the only single-channel connector to meet these stringent standards. The AVIM® family provides rugged shock and vibration resistance for single channel fiber optic connectors. With a global reputation, Diamond's connectors are integral components trusted on NASA GSFC projects and beyond. Product-specific web page

Empowering Optical Innovations Avantier1100 US-22North Plainfield, NJ 07060United StatesSee us at BiOS 2026 in San Francisco, January 17 – 18 (booth 8220) and Photonics West 2026 in San Francisco, Jan. 20–22 (booth 857)!

⚙ hardware With extensive experience in high-precision opto-mechanical design, fabrication, and assembly, Avantier is a trusted partner in major space programs worldwide. Our space optics solutions, including optical systems for space remote sensing payloads like space cameras and satellite-borne optical cameras, meet the stringent requirements of both space science and Earth Observation (EO) missions, ensuring high quality, precision, and accuracy. Product-specific web page

30 Years of Laser Excellence MonocromC/ Vilanoveta 608800 Vilanova i la Geltrú (Barcelona)SpainSee us at Photonics West 2026 in San Francisco, Jan. 20–22 (booth 4745)!

⚙ hardware Monocrom has been supplying laser technology for the aerospace & defense industry for over 20 years already. We offer LiDAR sources, laser guidance technology as well as efficient pumping sources with outstanding performace in terms of accuracy, reliability and durability. We can provide you with a diode pumping sources, a complete solid-state laser system or laser bar arrays with different architectures according to your needs and technical requirements. A high degree of flexibility and versatility for your developments is guaranteed together with a compliance with the military standard MIL-STD-810. A solid expertise in laser physics and mechanical design together with the use of unrivailed, company exclusive technologies, allow us bring to furtition any product development: from a simple pointing laser device to a complex diode-pumped solid state laser for outerspace exploration. Product-specific web page

G&HDowlish FordIlminster TA19 0PFUnited KingdomSee us at BiOS 2026 in San Francisco, January 17 – 18 (booth 8514) and Photonics West 2026 in San Francisco, Jan. 20–22 (booth 1535)!

⚙ hardware Our expertise in the design and development of high-reliability space photonics is leveraged to create a portfolio of space compatible products and solutions exploiting our vertical integration capabilities. We realize key building blocks of next-generation laser communication terminals and sensing equipment by integrating components into high-value systems. Within the frameworks of commercial and R&D contracts, we advance the state-of-the-art fiber optic modules. We offer the complete range of related services, including but not limited to: Optical amplifier development Low SWAP-C transmitter and receiver amplifiers development and manufacture Custom assembly Photonic packaging for harsh environments Space qualified components for amplifiers, transmitters, receivers, beam combiners (WDMs), and fused couplers Product-specific web page

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