Newsletter | January 29, 2025

01.29.25 -- From The Show Floor At SPIE Photonics West 2025

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More Signal and Less Background: custom optical filter solutions!

Iridian Spectral Technologies, now part of IDEX Optical Technologies, is an international leader in the design and manufacture of custom, wavelength-selective, optical filters especially for application in the fields of optical communications (telecom/datacom/lasercom), optical spectroscopy (Raman/fluorescence), remote sensing (gas detection/Earth observation/LiDAR), 3D entertainment, and many more. Visit our website for details on how our capabilities can deliver “More Signal and Less Background” to your application.

FROM THE EDITOR

Are you having fun here in San Francisco?  We sure are, reconnecting with old friends and making new ones at good ol' booth #3277. Feel free to stop by and say hello!

 

We're not only manning a booth, though. We've got boots on the ground talking with some of the industry's top movers and shakers and we're sharing these conversations with you in our daily show newsletter which today features Iridian Spectral Technologies' Jason Palidwar, Nikta Jalayer from Physik Instrumente, Shannon Ghorbani of Mad City Labs, Krell Technologies' Al Cheswick, Keith Liese of Schneider Optics, and Canon's Kevin Fogart.

Optical Solutions Focused On The Future Of Controlled Light

Jason Palidwar from Iridian Spectral Technologies discusses optical solutions with a focus on the future of controlled light.

Photonic Component Polishing And Inspection

Al Cheswick of Krell Technologies explores a variety of photonic component polishing and inspection techniques.

Lenses And Filters In Industrial, Photography, And Cinematography Spaces

Keith Liese of Schneider Optics discusses the different uses of lenses and filters in the industrial, photography, and cinematography space for over 100 years.

Partners In Precision Motion Solutions

Shannon Ghorbani of Mad City Labs provides an insight into piezo nanopositioning systems and their uses across multiple fields.

Motion Control Solutions

Nikta Jalayer from Physik Instrumente explores a number of motion control solutions and new technologies.

High-Imaging Sensors And Applications

Kevin Fogart from Canon explores high-imaging sensors and applications used in industrial imaging and surveillance.

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Micro-Optics Molding

A precision injection process for creating optical components with micron-level tolerances, enabling unparalleled detail. Components, such as connectors and sensors, are vital in illumination, optics, and imaging applications, commonly found in medical, data-com, and wearable devices. Combining art and engineering, our expertise in thermoplastic micro injection molding, glass, and optics allows us to master complex overmolding for high-power laser systems and intricate assemblies, positioning us as industry leaders.

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Expert Insights on Polishing PICs and Waveguides

See The Latest Advancements In Nanopositioning, Motion Control, & Precision Automation

Driving Optical Solutions To Solve Challenges

Zygo Showcasing Metrology, Optical Solutions At Photonics West 2025

Accumold Brings Micro-Optics Expertise To Photonics West 2025

Delta Optical Thin Film Launches Innovations At Photonics West

MKS Announces Laser Beam Propagation Analyzer

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Abrisa Technologies, Your Total Solution Partner

As your “Total Solution” partner, we specialize in fabricated glass, optical coating design, and Ready-to-Install Photonics Solutions. Offering expertise in Technology Glass and Custom Optical Coatings, we provide ultra-thin glass, HIE™️ chemically strengthened aluminosilicates, and advanced custom fabrication services. Our capabilities include photolithography, patterning, optical coatings, transparent conductive coatings, screen printed graphics, oleo/hydrophobics, and more—all delivered with exceptional quality and on-time performance. Trust us for reliable, precision-engineered solutions to meet all your needs.

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Alluxa – Your Optical Coating Partner

Alluxa designs and manufactures high-performance optical filters and thin-film coatings for the most demanding applications. Products are fabricated using a proprietary SIRRUS™️ deposition process and state-of-the-art, advanced equipment. Alluxa partners closely with customers spanning various markets to provide complex precision coating solutions through specialized technology and vast engineering expertise. Stop by booth #4528 at Photonics West to learn more about Alluxa and how we can help with your coating needs!

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