Company Overview

Elcan Optical Technologies is North America's largest and most fully integrated manufacturer of electro-optical and opto-mechanical systems and subsystems. We have experience in both the commerical and government markets and work to all military specifications. CAPABILITIES:

From a comprehensive suite of computerized optical design and CAD programs in the engineering departments to complete opto- mechanical testing capabilities, ELCAN is equipped with the most modern equipment to undertake both large-volume production and prototype quantities for conventional, state-of-the-art, and research programs. Full machining capabilities; surface treat- ment; optical grinding and polishing of spherical, aspherical, and plano optics; diamond machining of optical components in glass, metal, and infrared materials; microprocessor-controlled thin-film coating facilities; and optical measurement and testing apparatus enable ELCAN to undertake the fabrication, assembly, and test of this complex optical equipment. New developments are underway in optical data storage equipment for harsh environ- ments and military systems, super wide band coating, weight re- duction techniques using plastics, and diffractive optics. Special capabilities exist in the fields of glass and optical materials, optical lenses, seekers, night vision, helicopter sighting systems, target acquisition equipment, and gun align- ment and control systems. EQUIPMENT: ELCAN's equipment includes in-house IBM and HP com- puting hardware, Eros Modulation Transfer Function measuring benches, environmental test facilities, CNC machining centers, a full set of optical measuring equipment including Tropel digi- tal measuring interferometer, microprocessor-controlled coating chambers, Leitz 3-axis coordinate measuring machine, and seven diamond machining centers (flycutters, aspheric generators, and four-axis flat generators.) EXPERIENCE: ELCAN's experience is outlined in four different areas:

Photography/Reconnaissance-design and manufacture of photographic lenses for the Leica M and R cameras; production of cameras for instrumentation and event recording; design and manufacture of lenses used in underwater applications for military and commer- cial applications; and design and fabrication of lenses used in aerial reconnaissance, earth resources, and space applications with focal lengths from 18mm to 900mm. Custom Commercial Assemblies and Systems-optics for optical data storage, X-ray equipment, image intensifiers, and microfilm sys- tems; complex periscope viewing systems for use in high radiation nuclear environments; and industrial, electro-optical equipment including laser scanners, non-contact inspection devices, and quality control instruments. Other Military Applications-design and manufacture of visual and infrared systems for guidance and fire control applications in- cluding tank fire control and muzzle reference systems, bino- culars, rifle sights, weapon sights, range finders (optical and laser), HUD and HDD optics, and night vision products, both image intensification and far infrared. Research and Development-optical countermeasures, diffractive optics, optical data storage for harsh environments, thermal imaging, image intensification, and optics for space.

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Additional Details

Legal Name: Elcan Optical, div. of Raytheon Systems Canada Ltd.

Number of Employees: 625

Contacts

Services

• Multi-wave Band Imaging
• Remote Sensing

Products

• Adapter - Plate
• Adapter - Test Camera
• Aiming Circle
• Aiming Circle - M2 Fire Control
• Barrel Assembly
• Base - Plate Assembly
• Bench Assembly
• Bench Assembly - Optical
• Biconular
• Binocular
• Boresight, Telescope
• Bracket - Telescope Mount
• Bracket Assembly
• Camera - Underwater
• Cassette - Photograph
• Cell - Optical
• Cell Assembly
• Cell Assembly - Optic
• Cell Assembly - Optical
• Cell Assembly - Receiver
• Coatings (optical)
• Collimator, Infinity
• Dial, Control
• Diamond-machined Optics And Components

  Elcan prides itself on its diamond-machining capabilities. With nine CNC diamond turning machines under separate climate control, the diamond-machining facility at ELCAN is one of the largest and most advanced in North America.

• Display Module Assembly
• Dome, Optical
• Elbow - Telescope
• Elcan Infrared Imaging Lenses

  Characterized by their compact size, light weight design, and ability to yield bright, razor sharp images, the ELCAN Family of IR Imaging Lenses are considered to be some of the most versatile and adaptive lenses available today.

• Elcan Optical Sights

  The ELCAN BLACKCAT, HI-MAG, and standard sights are world renouned for their rugged designs and light weight optics. Available in 3.4, 6 or 10 power and with day or night vision capabilities, the ELCAN family of optical sights are your best choice for superior target acquisition.

• Elcan Projection System Lenses & Light Engines
• Electro-optics
• Element - Objective
• Enlarger - Precision
• Eyepiece Assembly
• Eyepiece Assembly - Optical
• Eyepiece Assmlby, Optical Instrument
• Fiberscope
• Filter - Infrared
• Filter Assembly
• Filter Assembly - Lens
• Fire Control Computing Sights & Devices
• Fire Control Directors
• Fire Control Systems, Complete
• Fundus Microscope

  Wide view of retina of eye in stereo

• Gear - Worm
• Gunner's Auxiliary Sight
• Holder - Optical Element
• Holder - Telescope
• Housing Assembly
• Housing Assembly - Telescope
• Image Intensification
• Imager Casting Ti
• Indicator, Azimuth
• Infrared Equipment
• Laser Radar
• Lens - Auto
• Lens - Camera
• Lens - Condenser
• Lens - Element
• Lens - Long Range Pocketscope
• Lens - Optical
• Lens - Optical Instrument
• Lens - Optical Instruments
• Lens Assembly - Camera
• Lens Assembly - Objective
• Lenses
• Lever - Lock Release
• Magazine - 70mm
• Magnigier
• Mechanism Assembly
• Mirror
• Mirror - Optical Instrument
• Mirror, Optical Inst
• Mount - Periscope
• Mount - Telescope
• Mount Assembly - Receiver
• Mount Assembly - Telescope
• Mount Telescope
• Mount, Viewer
• Muzzle Reference Systems
• Night Vision
• Night Window Assembly
• Optical Design & Fabrication

  Services

• Optical Sighting And Ranging Equipment
• Optics (fire Control)
• Optics (infrared)
• Optics (laser)
• Optics (visual)
• Opto-mechanical Precision Assemblies
• Panel - Indicating
• Periscope (1)
• Periscope Sets
• Periscope, Tank
• Photography
• Plate - Identification
• Prism - Bonded
• Prism - Fold Assembly
• Prism - Optical
• Prism - Optical Instr
• Prism - Optical Instrument

NAICS Categories

• 333310 Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing

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