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interferometers & accessories
thermal imaging
& thermography
non-contact 3D and
thickness measurement
systems for distance
& thickness measurement
optical test instruments
standard test charts
& custom designed reticles
optical components
& optomechanical assemblies
high precision motion
& control systems
high speed, multichannel,
self-calibrating streak cameras
microlens arrays
& micro-optical components & structures
High power laser beam delivery systems
Pre-owned optical test equipment for sale
Ian Routledge
Ian Routledge founded Armstrong Optical in 1997 following a very successful time at Precision Optical Engineering (now Precision Solutions, part of the Matra BAe Dynamics consortium) where he managed the highly successful INTERFIRE infrared interferometer business unit.
Prior to POE, Ian held positions with several UK-based high technology instrument distribution companies covering the fields of laser and interferometry technology.
As well as looking after the interferometry and optical test equipment business areas Ians main role is as Managing Director of Armstrong Optical.