CVI Introduces CVI QuantaGlas(TM) Singlet Lenses.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- CVI is proud to introduce CVI QuantaGlas(TM) Singlet Lenses for imaging applications. These lenses have been tailored to the imaging and commercial markets for surface figure, surface quality, and are being offered with one of three standard anti-reflection coatings.

Emily Kubacki, product manager for CVI, said, "We are very excited to be able to bring this product to the market at this time. We have developed a high-speed fabrication process in order to ensure capacity for this successful product line.

"We have updated CVI's online catalog, www.cvilaser.com, to include the new products. The Web site has also been updated with several other new products, improved specifications, and additional information on custom fabrication, coating and finishing capabilities."

CVI QuantaGlas(TM) singlets are available in plano-concave, plano-convex, bi-concave, and bi-convex configurations in either UV grade fused silica or BK7 glass.

Serving semiconductor, biotech, industrial, commercial, aerospace and research industries, CVI combines 30 years of optics manufacturing expertise with precision machining and mechanical design to produce integrated opto-mechanical assemblies. CVI is a leading manufacturer of optical components, providing engineering, rapid prototype delivery, high volume production, and system integration for challenging optical requirements. Headquartered in Albuquerque, N.M., CVI operates manufacturing facilities in New Mexico, California, the British Isles, and South Korea with sales representatives and distributors located worldwide.

For further information, please contact Lynore Abbott, marketing communications manager, 200 Dorado Place S.E., Albuquerque, NM 87123, by phone at 505-296-9541, by e-mail at [e-mail], or visit the CVI Web site at www.cvilaser.com.