While other suppliers provide
partial answers, RMI provides total solutions. Over the past twenty
years, RMI has consistently provided our clients with unique solutions
to their mission critical applications. The common thread among these
solutions is a deep commitment to providing the latest technologies,
quality manufacturing, and total customer satisfaction.
Below are some of RMI's most notable customer success stories.
Jefferson Labs
When CEBAF Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility designed
their new Free Electron Laser (FEL) for advanced nuclear research, they
called on RMI's expertise in thin film to produce a specialized high
damage coating. The FEL set a new world record in laser power output
with 340 watts at 1.05 microns and 3.1 microns at 2100 watts.
Jet Propulsion Labs
In 2000, the world was captivated by the never before seen images shown
by the Mars rover, "Sojourner." RMI provided mission critical optical
mirrors which were key components in the imaging systems which
delivered that footage.
Kaiser Electronics
Since 1999, RMI has worked closely with Kaiser/Rockwell Collins to
produce some of the most cutting edge optical coatings ever developed.
These coatings have been utilized primarily in the head-up display
units of the F-18 and F-22 fighter jets. Kaiser continues to be a
valued customer where intense engineering collaboration has defined our
strategic partnership.
Alcon/Summit Technologies
In 1983, RMI was among the first companies to successfully produce
193nm excimer optics and coatings for laser vision correction
applications. This initial work was done through a collaborative effort
with Taunton Technologies. RMI continues to make advancements in 193nm
excimer optics and coatings for Summit Technologies, which was recently
acquired by Alcon.
Textron Systems
Thermal imaging optics for Textron Systems' Smart Munitions program are
now in the fourth year of production. This difficult infrared lens and
coating set are an integral part of the military's precision-guided
bombs which have replaced traditional carpet-bombing equipment. By
working with Textron engineers to solve this complicated optical
triplet, RMI set a new standard for thermal imaging optics and
coatings.
Lockheed Martin
In 2002, RMI stepped up to tackle Lockheed Martin's multi-band beam
splitter, a key imaging/targeting component for their $200 billion
Joint Strike Fighter Program. After all other optics vendors said it
could not be done, RMI's engineers worked closely with engineers from
Lockheed to develop the first working prototypes for the optics. This
effort resulted in RMI being recognized as the 2002 Lockheed Martin
Small Business of the Year.
