Uploaded December 2021 | Updated September 2026, 27 minutes ago

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Completed in 2020, Thorlabs’ purpose-built anodization facility enables us to anodize portfolio products and custom requests quickly and consistently. The line can perform Type II and Type III anodization and create red, black, and clear color coats. In this video, Thorlabs Metal Finishing Manager, Scott Shadis, discusses the benefits of bringing anodization capabilities in house. To learn more, visit our Anodization Capabilities page at thorlabs.com/newgrouppage9.cfm?objectgroup_id=14891&ytid=m8NW7ckmc5Y.