Rugate Filters

Designed and manufactured to deliver unprecedented color neutrality and image brightness, our Rugate Notch Filters are your trusted ally for superior optical performance. Renowned for their application in Head-Up Display (HUD) systems, these filters offer single or multiple color-selective notches, empowering you to choose the specific color or colors you wish to reflect, thus fine-tuning your visual experience.

G&H's Rugate Filters stand as an epitome of excellence in the world of optics. In the arena of Head Up Display systems, where image clarity, brightness, and accurate color representation are paramount, our filters consistently deliver unmatched performance. These systems project critical flight or driving information onto a transparent screen in the pilot or driver's field of vision. Our filters ensure this information is presented with ultimate clarity and precision, reducing eye strain and enhancing decision-making in high-pressure scenarios.

Designed employing innovative techniques, our Rugate Filters bring the power of single or multiple color-selective notches to your HUD systems. This unique feature allows you to tailor the filter's performance to reflect only the desired colors, ensuring that the projected information remains in sharp focus and is free from color distortions. The enhanced color neutrality achieved with our filters guarantees accurate color perception, a critical aspect in many navigation and control tasks.

Moreover, our Rugate Filters are designed to boost image brightness, a crucial factor in Head Up Display systems where dim displays can compromise safety. Our filters ensure high levels of transmitted light, meaning the projected information appears bright and clear, even under varying lighting conditions.

Our Rugate Filters are the outcome of meticulous design and manufacturing processes that prioritize performance, versatility, and safety. Our relentless pursuit of innovation and precision ensures our filters stand out in terms of delivering superior optical performance.

Applications

• Head-Up Display (HUD) systems

Key Metrology

• UV, VIS, and IR spectrometers
• 4 point conductivity probe
• MIL standard temperature and humidity chambers

Key Equipment & Processes

• Thin-film design including bespoke HUD design software
• PVD, CVD, and IBS coating platforms
• Laser test to MILT-DTL-62422
• TS1888 DLC test bench