Newsletter | April 7, 2025

04.07.25 -- A Micro-Optics Revolution, Micro Molding In AR, Exploring Emerging Optical Interconnects Applications, And More

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FROM THE EDITOR

You Say You Want A (Micro-Optics) Revolution

Micro-optics is revolutionizing optical systems by enabling miniaturization, enhanced functionality, and improved performance in consumer electronics, automotive, biomedical technologies, and more.

FEATURED ARTICLE

Success In Optical Device Manufacturing Without Expertise In Optics

Outsourcing optical solutions can streamline product development, reduce costs, and speed time-to-market, especially when expertise and infrastructure are limited.

SPOTLIGHT ON OPTICS/OPTICAL COMPONENTS

The Role Of Micro Molding In Augmented Reality Applications

Micro molding plays a critical role in producing precise, high-quality optical components for augmented reality (AR) devices, ensuring clarity and performance through micron-level accuracy.

How Do You Properly Orient Your Filters? Here's Your Guide

Correctly orienting Semrock filters is crucial for optimal performance. Learn how to align excitation, emission, and dichroic filters to maximize transmission and minimize autofluorescence.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Exploring The Emerging Applications Of Optical Interconnects

Optical interconnects are indispensable for modern communication infrastructure, from the Internet backbone to chip technology. Learn how its evolution will remain pivotal for innovation.

High Resolution Steps For Angular Displacement Using The Nano-MTA2

Explore data demonstrating the Nano-MTA2's ability to take extremely small steps of 25 nanoradians with these steps able to be discerned by external measurement. 

Learn The Truth Behind "Megapixel Lenses"

In response to the popularity of megapixel cameras and sensors, many lens manufacturers are marketing "megapixel lenses." The problem? There's no such thing.

Measuring The Energy Of One Of The Most Powerful Lasers In The USA

Gentec-EO supported a high-power laser research center with custom detectors and calorimeters, enabling precise energy measurements critical for advancing groundbreaking physics.

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FEATURED MULTIMEDIA

The Future Depends On Optics

Optics manipulate light, powering technologies like cell phones and high-speed internet. They enable innovations in healthcare, sustainability, and space exploration, improving our lives in countless ways.

BULLETIN BOARD

End-To-End Optical Solutions From 0.2 μm To 15 μm

Explore tailor-made optical solutions from mid-UV to LWIR, spanning 0.2 μm to 15 μm. These versatile, reliable, and cost-effective optics are ideal for your critical applications.

SCHOTT High Resolution Image Inversion Brochure

SCHOTT offers fiber optic image inverters that are primarily used in night vision image intensifier tubes, as well as any other application requiring the correction of an inverted image.

FEATURED SOLUTIONS

Motion Control Products: DC Motors

Canon offers a variety of brushless, coreless, and ironcore DC motors that are custom manufactured to achieve the exact speed, power, and currents required for OEM applications.

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Color Temperature Adjustment Filters

Color Temperature Adjustment Filters are versatile tools utilized in diverse lighting contexts to modify the spectral composition of light for purposes such as aesthetic enhancement or technical illumination.

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Abrisa Technologies

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