INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
IDEX Health & Science offers Quick Ship Semrock optical filters, delivering critical research and prototyping components in 1–3 days to keep your projects on schedule.
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- Chemical Process Control
- Predictive Modeling Of Transmitted Wavefront Error In High-Performance Optical Coatings
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- 7 Essentials Of Custom Illumination
- The Expanding Role Of Micro Molding In Photonics
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FEATURED SOLUTIONS
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Manufacturing Scale
Life Science Optics (LSO) partners with startups and global OEMs, offering proven precision, field reliability, and end-to-end support to solve complex imaging challenges efficiently.
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Melles Griot Optical Systems
IDEX Health & Science delivers fully integrated optical solutions, from quick-turn breadboards to high-volume systems, powering advanced imaging for life science, diagnostics, and industrial applications.
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SkyBrite™ Photonic Cleaning Wipes For Optical Components And Equipment Maintenance
SkyBrite™ lint-free photonic wipes clean optics, connectors, PICs, and machines. Blue color darkens when wet for visual solvent control. 250/case.
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NOVA™ Workholder For Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs), Waveguides, And Optical Chips
NOVA™ Workholder polishes PICs, waveguides, chips, and fiber arrays with 0–45° angle control, multiple position options, and repeatable mounting for consistent results.
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Insight™ In-line Video Inspection Station For Process Monitoring
InSight™ is a dedicated in-line video inspection station that accepts Krell workholders to inspect parts without unloading, reducing handling, damage, and contamination.
FEATURED VIDEOS
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Inside Berkeley Lab: Advancing Semiconductor And Materials Research Through Beamline Innovation
Opto Diode Corporation toured Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory to explore advanced beamline testing enabling breakthroughs in semiconductor technology, metrology, lithography, and next-generation materials research.
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Precision Polishing For Optical Sensors
Discover how KrellTech’s modular equipment platform provides precision bare fiber shaping for medical, aerospace, and industrial optical sensing devices. Watch our video demonstrating a 110° chisel tip creation on a 600µm fiber using the scalable NOVA polishing system.
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Polishing Films And Pads: Choosing The Right Combination For Your Application
Choosing the right lapping film and polishing surface combination is critical for achieving the desired finish, geometry, and repeatability in optical component polishing. In addition to abrasive selection, proper film application to soft rubber pads can also affect polishing consistency and final results.
FEATURED WEBINARS
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Mx™ 9.2 Highlights: Get The Most Out Of Your Metrology Software
Discover the latest advancements in measurement technology with Zygo experts. Explore Version 9.2 of Zygo Mx™ Software and delve into automated metrology, advanced analysis, and quality enhancements.
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What Is Your Photon Worth? How To Select Optimal Optical Filters
Learn to optimize fluorescence-based assays by balancing “good” versus “bad” photons, using cost-benefit analysis and modeling tools to maximize performance while staying within budget.
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