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Precision is a must with optical micromolding. Accumold’s twenty plus years of experience with ultra precision micro-molding lends itself well to this market. Extremely tight requirements with lens to lens centricity in 125 micron fiber arrays is an everyday process at Accumold
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Blood Glucose Analysis
These extended InGaAs arrays enable spectroscopic detection of chemical species like glucose, capturing key absorption peaks up to 2.2 µm for precise qualitative and quantitative analysis.
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Optical Coherence Tomography
Advances in OCT using SWIR wavelengths and high-speed linescan cameras enable deeper, faster 3D tissue imaging, improving diagnostic precision across ophthalmology, endoscopy, and dental 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.
FEATURED VIDEOS
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Why Facet Preparation Matters Before PIC Packaging And Optical Coupling
As PICs, waveguides, and fiber arrays move toward scalable applications, post-dicing facet preparation can play a critical role in optical coupling, insertion loss, repeatability, and downstream packaging success.
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Loose Fiber Bundle Loading, Polishing & Inspection Workflow
See how KrellTech’s loose fiber bundle workflow supports repeatable handling from preparation and loading through polishing and inspection. The process is designed for controlled endface processing and efficient inspection, with the flexibility to inspect in-line or offline without re-referencing before additional polishing.
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Fiber Optic Connector Repair With In-Line Inspection
See how KrellTech demonstrates fiber optic connector repair using an FC/UPC connector, combining controlled polishing with in-line inspection while the component remains fixtured. This workflow helps reduce handling between steps, speed endface evaluation, and support repeatable connector repair, process development, and lab work across a range of connector styles.
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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