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Core Disciplines

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Consultative Engineering

Think of us as a technical extension of your team, from specification to problem solving and innovation.

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Integrated Design

Fully integrated service across optical, mechanical and electronic design.

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Agile Manufacturing

Agile product development, manufacture and supply according to customer needs.

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Rigorous Testing

Providing technical certainty through MTF and environmental testing protocols.

Markets

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DefenceMission-critical optical subsystems for defence imaging and targeting

Ruggedised optical assemblies for imaging, targeting and night vision systems. Mission-significant reliability in harsh environments, with optimised weight and controlled technical risk.

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Medical and ScientificPrecision optical systems for diagnostics, research and aesthetics

Custom optomechanical assemblies for lab analysis, diagnostic innovation, and aesthetic instrumentation. Engineering the precision optical assemblies at the core of diagnostic, research and aesthetic systems.

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SpaceOptical subsystems for satellite and exploration platforms.

Reliable optical performance under launch and orbital conditions. Optical assemblies engineered for launch, vacuum and radiation environments.

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IndustrialOptical assemblies for imaging, sensing and laser systems

Designing and manufacturing precision optical assemblies for industrial imaging, sensing and laser systems. Integration-ready optical assemblies engineered for predictable, repeatable performance.

Applications

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Long-Range Imaging and Targeting

Ruggedised optical assemblies for long–range defence systems.

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Microscopy and high-magnification

Precision optomechanical subassemblies providing sub – 5μm accuracy for clinical analysis and life science diagnostics.

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Imaging Across the Infrared

High-resolution lens assemblies for specialised wavebands, including SWIR and thermal infrared.

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Optical Simulation

Discrete optical modules for land (AFV), air (HUD), naval and medical training subsystems.

What We Do

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DesignOptical and optomechanical system design and modelling

Requirements interpretation, optical architecture development and modelling for integrated assemblies.

PrototypingPrecision optical assembly manufacture

Configured to reflect final optical and mechanical architecture and specifications from the initial build.

ProductionScalable opto‑mechanical assembly manufacture across all volumes

For both customer‑supplied and Beck‑designed assemblies.

Test and MeasurementOptical performance verification against defined specification

Including calibrated MTF testing and interferometric wavefront measurement.

Proven Capability

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Precision optical engineering
since 1839

Designing and manufacturing opto‑mechanical systems for advanced scientific and technological applications since 1839.

Quality and reliability

Maintaining defined quality standards and repeatable performance across prototype and production programmes.

End-to-end technical continuity

Controlling technical continuity from initial specification through to final assembly and verification within an integrated facility in the UK.