Every piece of wood receives even coats of conditioning and stain, two coats of clear finish, and is sanded and baked twice in an oven before your window or door is built to create a consistent, durable, and high-quality finish that brings out the natural beauty, texture, and grain of the wood. Our stained wood products meet industry standards and arrive ready to install.

Specialty Glass OptionsOur specialty glass options include glass for unique project needs like sound management (STC/OITC), high altitudes, Sea Turtle Conservation Codes and California fire zones. We also offer laminated glass in products designed specifically for hurricane zones.

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The Ultimate Picture Narrow Frame window offers a classic style in a non-operable window, bringing expansive views and natural light into a room. Its narrow frame allows for replacement without disturbing existing interior or exterior trim.

In plasma assisted reactive magnetron sputtering (PARMS), glow discharge plasma, confined by a magnetic field to an area near the target, accelerates positive ions onto the target deposition material. This causes the ejection of atoms which then coat the optical surface. The process can run efficiently even at low chamber pressure, which allows it to be conducted with minimal setup time. The film coatings are typically hard and dense, and though PARMS is not as repeatable as ion beam sputtering it has a high through put and is much more repeatable than evaporative deposition. This balance between good optical performance and good volume throughput makes it an ideal choice for something like a fluorescence optical filter.

At Shanghai Optics, we provide a full range of optical coatings, including anti-reflective, high reflective, partial reflective coatings, and more specialized options. Whether you require a single-layer anti-reflective coating or complex multilayer dielectric stacks, we can manufacture exactly what you need. Dielectric coatings, such as BBAR, V-coatings, dual wavelength coatings, sharp cut-on and cut-off filters, are available in stock.

Simulated Divided Lite with Spacer Bar (SDLS) - Paired with SDL bars on the interior and exterior of the glass, a spacer bar is installed between the glass, creating an even closer resemblance to the ADL look.

Grilles-between-the-Glass (GBGs) - Grilles are permanently installed between the glass panes for a low-maintenance, smooth exterior and easy cleaning. Choose from six exterior colors and three interior colors.

Meet your design vision with natural, stained or painted wood. With Marvin factory-applied interior finishes, you can order beautifully finished windows and doors that are ready to install the day they arrive to save valuable time on the job site. Choose from a selection of high-quality standard wood options, including Pine, Cherry, Douglas Fir, Mahogany, White Oak, and Vertical Grain Douglas Fir.

At Shanghai Optics, we utilize various methods to produce high-quality optical coatings, including plasma sputtering, ion beam sputtering (IBS), atomic layer deposition (ALD), and evaporative deposition. These methods are tailored to meet different needs, whether you’re looking for high spectral performance or budget-friendly solutions.

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Advanced Plasma Sputtering (APS): An innovative technique for producing high-durability coatings with excellent optical performance.

An instant boost to curb appeal, optional exterior casing adds architectural detail and character to the profile of your home. Factory-applied casing saves time on the job site, with beauty and durability that lasts. Exterior casings, optional at the time of order, are available in extruded aluminum and are factory-finished with the same AMMA 2605 finish and paint as the clad exterior for a perfect match.

Authentic Divided Lite (ADL) - Separate pieces of glass are glazed between muntin bars – the way windows have been made since the beginning but with Marvin's updated design to increase energy efficiency.

In atomic layer deposition the optic to be coated is placed in a vacuum chamber, often at elevated temperatures. The coating substance is delivered as a gas, in pulses. During each pulse a single layer adheres, and then the vacuum chamber is evacuated in preparation for the next pulse. The benefit of this method is an extremely high level of control in layer thickness and composition of the layers of material, and the ability to uniformly coat optics with any geometry. The only negative side to this method is that it is slow, and hence expensive to run.

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Ultimate Exteriors: Putty glazing profile is available on all products. Square is offered on all except more traditional products such as the French doors and Double Hung windows.

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A high-quality window deserves a dependable finish. Our low maintenance clad-wood products feature an extruded aluminum exterior finished in commercial-grade paint for superior resistance to fading and chalking. Our palette of 19 color options spans from muted, earthy tones to bold, rich colors and three pearlescent finishes. Custom color matching is also available to meet any design vision.

In ion beam sputtering (IBS) we use a high energy electric field to accelerate a beam of ions, giving them kinetic energy of 10-100 eV. The ion beam hits the source material, and ions from this material sputter onto the optical surface. A dense film is formed upon contact. Since every step of this process is carefully monitored and precisely controlled, the result is a highly consistent coating that meets design specifications and parameters precisely. IBS coatings can even have less roughness than the original substrate does. This is the method used to make “super mirrors”, special coated mirrors with a reflectivity of more than 99.99%.

Ion beam sputtering and atomic layer deposition provide the highest spectral performance, high durability and high repeatability; but the manufacturing process is slow and expensive. Evaporative deposition is more budget friendly, and plasma sputtering, or plasma assisted reactive magnetron sputtering, provides a good middle ground with reasonable quality and reasonable performance.

Finish samples are approximate and colors on screen can vary. Visit your local dealer to see actual color samples.Black only available on clad.

You can count on consistency with our process, as every piece of wood receives a coat of prime and is sanded before being painted. The paint is baked twice in an oven before your window or door is built to create a consistent, durable and high-quality painted finish that performs to the industry standard.

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An inside look at Shanghai Optics in-house optical lens coating process. We can provide all types of anti-reflective, high reflective, and partial reflective coatings. We produce a wide variety of coatings from a single layer of anti-reflective coating to complex multi-layer dielectric stacks. Types of dielectric coatings are BBAR, V-coatings, dual wavelength coatings, and sharp cut-on and cut-off filters.

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The ideal optical coating designs for your application will depend on the wavelength of the light and work environment as well as on your project budget. Our design team has many years of experience in coating technologies, and we would be happy to help you determine the custom optical coatings that best fit your application.

At Shanghai Optics we have the facilities to both produce and coat high performance fiber optics per your specifications. Clean room facilities and highly sensitive equipment enable us to facilitate the highly controlled processes necessary to micro-optical production, and all our fiber optics are carefully inspected before they leave our factory.

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When compared to painting or staining on the job site, factory-stained finishes offer consistent quality and performance resulting from our expertise with wood as a material and years of perfecting our staining process.

The glazing profile refers to the edge detail where the interior glass meets the wood, or in the case of the exterior, either the wood or the extruded aluminum. This edge detail, sometimes referred to as sticking or bead, adds a more traditional or contemporary aesthetic to a window or door. Ogee and Putty profiles are more traditional, while a Square profile provides a clean, crisp, contemporary look.

Simulated Divided Lite (SDL) - An energy-efficient way to create the look of authentic divided lites, SDL bars are permanently adhered to both sides of the glass and are available with or without a spacer bar installed between the glass to create even more depth that resembles an ADL.

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Due to the variety of possible combinations of casings and subsills, special dimensional considerations for installation methods are required. Contact your local Marvin retailer when specifying casing and subsill combinations.

Any color. Any window or door. You name it. No matter what your inspiration for a custom window or door color, Marvin will match it. You get any color your heart desires, with your own personal custom color name and a 20-year warranty. See your Marvin dealer for details and ask about special pricing.

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Ultimate Interiors: Square glazing profile is available on all products. Ogee is offered on all products except direct glaze and the commercial door.

Energy EfficiencyGlass is an important aspect for managing the energy efficiency of your home. Our standard glazing is dual pane: two panes of glass with Low-E coatings and argon insulating gas. We offer variations to help meet climate and code requirements across the country, described in more detail on our glass page.

Fiber optics are particularly reliant on coatings to enhance fiber strength, decrease fatigue and improve attenuation. They provide key damage protection and enable you to extend the lifespan of your device. Standard communication fibers typically utilize a UV-cured acrylate polymer coating applied in two layers: a soft primary coating and a harder secondary coating. Other specialty coatings include fluorescent materials, sensing reagents, silicone, sapphire, nitrides, metal, and carbon. Thin carbon and metal coatings can also be used in conjunction with a polymer coating.

After an optical coating has been applied, each component produced at Shanghai Optics undergoes stringent metrology tests to ensure it functions exactly as intended. Research-grade spectroscopes enable us to fully characterize the reflective properties of coatings from Far Infrared through to UV. Other state of the art metrology equipment, such as optical laser and laser diode sources, power meters, polarimeters and detectors give us the ability to quantize the properties of each component and ensure each optical coating performs according to all applicable standards.

Wood is a product of nature and will vary in color, texture and grain. Wood options shown are to demonstrate the approximate look of each species only, and stain samples are shown on Pine. Photos are not intended to reflect a product's interior or exterior profile.

The look of multiple, individual panes of glass in a door panel is popular in a wide range of architectural styles–from historic replications to modern farmhouses. For those who seek historical accuracy, authentic divided lites utilize individual glass panes. Simulated divided lites, available in a number of different styles, mimic the look of individual panes of glass in a window sash without sacrificing the energy efficiency of a single pane of glass.

Evaporative deposition is a fast process that produces medium high layer density and a stable spectral performance. It can be used on almost any substrate geometry, and has medium to high layer smoothness. One type of evaporative deposition is called ion assisted electron-beam evaporative deposition, and is performed in a vacuum chamber where an electron gun bombards and vaporizes source materials. While this method is not ideal for ultra-low or ultra high reflection coatings, it is a good choice where low cost and flexibility are more important than high performance. Since it can be conducted at low temperatures (20-100 C) it may be a good choice for temperature-sensitive substrates.

A variety of decorative glass options are available to meet the unique needs of each project, and laminated glazing is also available in clear, bronze, gray, or green with tinted interlayers.

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Marvin’s custom capabilities allow us to create almost any divided lite pattern you can dream up, with combinations of widths, unique profiles, rectangular or radius cuts, and more. Choose from an existing lite cut, specify custom divided lites according to a new design, or ask our design professionals to assist in creating a pattern for your needs.

The final properties of a dielectric coating will depend on the coating materials used in the thin film layers—especially their refractive index. Changing the layer thickness and the number of layers can also completely change the interference effects and function of a thin film coating. For precision coatings, the optical thickness of each layer must be very carefully controlled.

Choose from six extruded aluminum subsill options to best match your sill thickness and depth with your casing and window style. Custom clad subsills ideal for historical matching are also available.

Types ofoptical coatings

An optical coating is a thin-film deposit used to enhance transmission, change reflective properties, or change the polarization of light transmitted through an optical component. An optical coating may be a simple layer of metal such as aluminum, or it may be a complex dielectric coating formed of multiple thin layers of material, where the composition, thickness, and number of layers is carefully controlled for a precise result.

Not all decorative glass is compatible with all products. Check with your dealer for a recommendation on which glass is right for your project. Images may not be an accurate representation.

Painting on the job site or scheduling off-site finishing is an extra step that takes time and coordination. Choose our primed white or white painted interior finish option on any Marvin pine windows and doors with a wood exterior, or an additional designer black paint option for products with an aluminum-clad exterior. Your windows and doors will arrive factory-painted and ready to install.