Business Details
Precision Optical Film Solutions for Solar & Lighting
Film Optics is a UK-based private company specialising in the design and development of microstructured optical films. Our expertise lies in creating innovative optical structures tailored to meet specific client requirements across diverse industries. Utilising a proprietary UV casting process, we produce high-precision films at scale, serving applications in concentrated solar power, LED lighting, displays, and security. With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and advanced optical testing capabilities, we offer end-to-end solutions from initial design consultancy to commercial-scale production.Our collaborative approach extends to academic and industrial partnerships, including participation in pan-European projects like PVSITES for building-integrated photovoltaics. We provide tailored UV resin formulation, substrate sourcing, and access to specialist production equipment for client-led development projects.
Services
Lenticular Diffusers
Light Turning Films
Linear Fresnel Lenses
OLED Out-coupling Films
Optical Design Consultancy
UV Casting Services
Microstructure Replication
Optical Testing
Collaborative Project Consultancy
Film Substrate Sourcing
Highlights and features
- We provide tailored UV resin formulations to meet specific client requirements
- Our dual UK production units support both high-volume manufacturing and prototype development
- We offer access to proprietary optical design software and advanced testing equipment
- Our team has extensive experience in micro-optics and nanophotonics fabrication
- We participate in collaborative European R&D projects for cutting-edge applications
Services
Lenticular Diffusers
Our lenticular diffusers optimise light distribution in LED systems through precision-engineered microstructures. These films enhance uniformity while maintaining optical efficiency for commercial and industrial lighting applications. Manufactured using UV casting technology, they offer cost-effective scalability without compromising performance.
Linear Fresnel Lenses
Designed for concentrated photovoltaic systems, our Fresnel lenses focus sunlight with exceptional accuracy. The microstructured films improve energy capture efficiency in solar power plants while maintaining durability under prolonged UV exposure through specialised material formulations.
OLED Out-coupling Films
These precision films extract trapped light in OLED devices, significantly improving brightness and energy efficiency. Our nano-scale surface structures reduce internal reflections while maintaining colour fidelity, supporting next-generation display technologies for consumer electronics and automotive applications.
Optical Design Consultancy
We provide end-to-end optical design services using industry-standard software and proprietary tools. From concept development to performance simulation, our team creates custom micro-optic solutions for diverse applications including VR displays, security features, and photonic systems.
UV Casting Production
Our reel-to-reel UV casting process replicates micro and nanostructures with sub-micron precision at high throughput. With two production units supporting different volume requirements, we deliver consistent quality across both prototype batches and full-scale commercial orders using tailored resin formulations.
Questions
What optical film technologies do you specialise in?
We specialise in lenticular diffusers, linear Fresnel lenses, OLED out-coupling films, and custom microstructured optical films for solar, lighting, and display applications.
Can you develop custom optical solutions?
Yes, we offer tailored optical design and manufacturing services, including custom UV resin formulation and substrate selection to meet specific client requirements.
Do you support collaborative R&D projects?
We actively participate in collaborative projects like the European PVSITES initiative and provide access to our production facilities for client-led development.
What testing capabilities do you have?
We conduct comprehensive optical and material testing including UV resistance, thermal stability, transmittance, haze measurement, and angular optical characterisation.
Where are your manufacturing facilities located?
Our two production units are based in Watchfield, UK, featuring both high-volume and flexible development-focused manufacturing capabilities.
