Newsletter | April 27, 2026

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FEATURED EDITORIAL

Fiber Optics, Endoscopy, And The Future

In the field of complex medical instruments and procedures, the use of fiber optics has become crucial in creating new and advanced sensors. These sensors have the potential to enhance the precision and accuracy of machinery, including automated surgical robots.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Double-Sided Polishing Revolutionizes Optical Manufacturing

Double-sided polishing revolutionizes optical manufacturing by dramatically improving efficiency, precision, and throughput for high-performance components, reducing costs and lead times across demanding industries.

Chemical Process Control

Near infrared spectroscopy enables real-time, remote chemical process monitoring using fiber optics and InGaAs detectors, allowing tighter control, enhanced safety, and reduced process variation.

The Right Filter, Right Now

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.

How A Strategic Partnership Drove Micro Molding Success

In micro-manufacturing, supplier choice significantly determines success. Explore how one company transformed a struggling production program into a 150-million-part success through trust, scalability, and true strategic partnership.

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Quad Electron Detector 146 mm2: AXUVPS7

The AXUVPS7 is a high-performance quad electron detector with a total circular active area of 146 mm² (active area per element is 36.5 mm²). 

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