IDEX Materials Science Solutions

IDEX Materials Science Solutions

IDEX Corporation

Northbrook, IL, United States

OptronicsSpaceCommunications & SATCOMDual-use
Component Supplier, Subsystem ManufacturerSupplies Defense Industry
Profile last updated: April 28, 2026

About

IDEX Materials Science Solutions is a defense component supplier based in Northbrook, United States working in optronics, space, communications & satcom.

IDEX Materials Science Solutions is a platform business within IDEX Corporation that brings together precision optics, thin-film coatings, advanced ceramics, metals, and micro-precision forming capabilities. It serves OEM customers through market-focused teams for Semiconductor, Space & Defense, and Forming. Its brands include CVI Laser Optics, Advanced Thin Films, CVI Infrared Optics, Iridian Spectral Technologies, Tecan, Veco, Millux, LouwersHanique, 603OPTX, Micro-LAM, M10 Edge and STC Material Solutions. The Space & Defense offering covers satellite optical links, earth observation filters, infrared optics for surveillance and directed energy, and rugged defense optics for extreme environments. Facilities are located in the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Canada.

Location

Northbrook, United States

Company type

Subsidiary

Legal name

IDEX Corporation

Focus areas

opticsthin film coatingslaser opticsinfrared opticsspace opticsdefense opticsdirected energyprecision engineeringelectroformingceramics

Languages

EN

Products & capabilities

Defense domains

OptronicsSpaceCommunications & SATCOM

Supply-chain role

Component SupplierSubsystem ManufacturerContract Manufacturer

What they offer

ComponentsManufacturing ServicesEngineering Services

Markets

Also sells to civilian markets

Products

Infrared detector and camera shutters

Optical shutter

Custom-designed shutters for night vision and thermography cameras, IR imaging devices and handheld thermal units for military and surveillance applications.

Earth observation filters

Optical filter

Custom multizone filter arrays and single band-pass filters for earth observation and space applications.

Optical intersatellite link filters

Optical filter

Wavelength-selective filters and assemblies for laser-based satellite optical communication links.

End users

Defense Industry

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