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![26 - SkyBrite™ Photonic Cleaning Wipes]( "SkyBrite™ Photonic Cleaning Wipes For Optical Components And Equipment Maintenance")
SkyBrite™ Photonic Cleaning Wipes For Optical Components And Equipment MaintenanceSkyBrite™ 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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![25 - NOVA™ Workholder for PICs_Waveguides, Fiber Arrays, and Optical Chips]( "NOVA™ Workholder For Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs), Waveguides, And Optical Chips")
NOVA™ Workholder For Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs), Waveguides, And Optical ChipsNOVA™ 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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![24 - InSight™ In-line Video Inspection Station]( "Insight™ In-line Video Inspection Station For Process Monitoring")
Insight™ In-line Video Inspection Station For Process MonitoringInSight™ is a dedicated in-line video inspection station that accepts Krell workholders to inspect parts without unloading, reducing handling, damage, and contamination.
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![23 - Gator™ Photonic Component Cleaner]( "Gator™ Optical Fiber And Component Cleaner For Fusion Splicing And Termination")
Gator™ Optical Fiber And Component Cleaner For Fusion Splicing And TerminationGator™ is a reusable, ergonomic cleaner for connectors, ferrules, bare fiber, PICs, and waveguides, supporting dry or wet cleaning. Sold in 50-packs.
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![22 - The Photonic CleanTouch™ Stick _ Solvent-Free Optical Cleaning for Fibers, Connectors, and PICs]( "CleanTouch™ Stick | Solvent-Free Photonic Cleaning For Fibers, Connectors, And PICs")
CleanTouch™ Stick | Solvent-Free Photonic Cleaning For Fibers, Connectors, And PICsPhotonic CleanTouch™ Stick is a solvent-free, one-touch cleaner for fibers, connectors, PICs, and waveguides, removing contaminants residue-free. Sold in 25-packs.
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![Spotlight on Sensors, Detectors & Imaging]( "Precision Polishing For Optical Sensors")
Precision Polishing For Optical SensorsDiscover 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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![Spotlight on OpticsOptical Components]( "Polishing Films And Pads: Choosing The Right Combination For Your Application")
Polishing Films And Pads: Choosing The Right Combination For Your ApplicationChoosing 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.
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![Spotlight on High-Speed Communications & Data Transport]( "Advanced MicroFeed Polishing For High-Speed Communications")
Advanced MicroFeed Polishing For High-Speed CommunicationsOvercome insertion loss and reflectance in your photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and waveguides. KrellTech’s Advanced MicroFeed technology delivers precision micron-level material removal to optimize performance for components consisting of silicon, TFLN, InP and other substrates used in high-speed communication networks.
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![what is your proton worth]( "What Is Your Photon Worth? How To Select Optimal Optical Filters")
What Is Your Photon Worth? How To Select Optimal Optical FiltersLearn 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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![Zygo - Mx 9.2 webinar]( "Mx™ 9.2 Highlights: Get The Most Out Of Your Metrology Software")
Mx™ 9.2 Highlights: Get The Most Out Of Your Metrology SoftwareDiscover 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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