Founded in 1972, Brandstrom Instruments is a preeminent manufacturer of robust precision optical shutters for thermal imaging and laser applications.. We have produced over 250,000 shutters for many programs, including, TWSII, TWS Bridge, DVE, DRVCS, LTLM, CHECK6®, TIMTM 1500, FWS-1, ENVG II and ENVG-B, to name a few.
Our innovative solenoid and optical shutter designs provide high levels of reliability for increasingly constrained envelop spaces and power specifications. We are compatible with today’s (and tomorrow’s) compact, high performance requirements. Robust Brandstrom shutters feature compact design, high torque, lower power consumption and silent operation. (Meeting Level II Aural Non-detectability requirements for 10 meters, as specified in Requirement 2 of MIL-STD-1474 when mounted in a device.)
We have flexible, highly automated manufacturing equipment and can be the best supplier for both short and long run programs. We easily customize our designs for prototypes, custom mountings, etc. We do not charge for engineering nor tooling. We have a full QC laboratory, are vertically integrated, 100% US content, 100% US ownership.
