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Optimal optical sensing requires careful pairing of filters and detectors. Proper alignment, high transmission, out-of-band rejection, and stability ensure accurate, low-noise measurements across semiconductor, medical, aerospace, and industrial applications.
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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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Large Diameter Bare Fiber Polishing With In-Line Inspection
See how KrellTech’s SpecPro™ Polishing System supports stable, repeatable polishing of large diameter bare fibers for laser and source applications. Using our LD/cannula workholder and SpecVision™ video scope, this process combines polishing and in-line inspection in one system to help reduce handling, support endface quality, and improve workflow efficiency.
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Portable Polishing Where It Matters Most
In defense and security environments, fiber optic connector polishing often needs to happen in the field and under demanding conditions. KrellTech’s Proton™ Field and FTTX Polisher is a handheld, battery-operated system designed to deliver controlled polishing and Telcordia-compliant UPC and APC finishes. With features such as independent suspension, optically aligned polishing, adjustable pressure, interchangeable connector workholders, and random orbital motion, Proton™ is well suited for military, aerospace,
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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.
FEATURED WEBINARS
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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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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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