Newsletter | February 4, 2026

02.04.26 -- Confocal Microscopy, DfMM, Label-Free Nanoparticle Trapping, And More

Biophotonics Offers New Hope For Cardiovascular Disease Patients

Biophotonics merges light technology with biology to transform cardiovascular care through advanced imaging, photobiomodulation therapy, and precise interventions.

SPOTLIGHT ON MEDICAL IMAGING & BIOPHOTONICS

ATOFs Enhance Versatility Of Confocal Microscopy

Acousto-optical tunable filters enable sharper confocal microscopy with pixel-level wavelength control. Learn how evolving AOTF technology is expanding imaging flexibility for advanced life science research.

How Label-Free Nanoparticle Trapping Illuminates Biotech's Future

The ISABEL trap, which deploys interferometric scattering as a highly sensitive, fluorophore-label-free detection scheme, enables precise interpretation of the actions of complex biomolecular nanoparticles.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Design For Micro Molding (DfMM) — Engineering Success At The Micron Level

Design for Micro Molding (DfMM) is essential for micro-scale product success. Early collaboration with expert partners like Accumold ensures manufacturability, scalability, and risk reduction.

Predicting Transmitted Wavefront Error In Optical Coatings

When interferometric testing isn’t possible, an analytical, spectral-based model predicts coating-contributed transmitted wavefront error with confidence, enabling compliance and control for advanced optical systems.

The Science Behind Gentec-EO's Calibration Process

Ensure your laser measurements are accurate, reliable, and traceable. Gentec-EO’s calibration restores precision, reduces uncertainty, and keeps research, medical, and industrial applications performing flawlessly.

Next-Generation Fluorescence-Based Life Science Instrument

Next-gen fluorescence imaging prototype delivers compact, multi-color LED/laser illumination and high-precision optics, ensuring superior sensitivity, stability, and repeatable results.

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FEATURED MULTIMEDIA

Imaging Applications: Challenges For Optics And Lens Manufacturers

Join us as we delve into the unique challenges faced by optics and lens manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and medical imaging industries.

BULLETIN BOARD

PCR Filters Brochure

Ultra-performance PCR filter sets deliver high signal-to-noise fluorescence, maximizing probe detection under LED illumination with customized excitation and dichroic filters for OEM applications.

FEATURED SOLUTIONS

Linear Actuators For Precision Micropositioning

For applications demanding sub-micrometer precision—such as fine positioning, alignment, or adjustment—PI’s M-235, L-220, and M-230 linear actuator series provide reliable, high-performance motion control.

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Custom Design Encoders

Explore how the SR Series Ultra Miniature Optical Encoder is a highly miniaturized and high-resolution optical encoder ideal for applications involving linear/rotary motion and speed control.

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Canon USA, Inc. Optoelectronic Components

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