Newsletter | October 21, 2026

10.21.26 -- New Insights In Optical Technology

FEATURED EDITORIAL

AI And Metaphotonics: Pioneering The Future Of Optical Technologies

By combining the strengths of AI and metaphotonics, researchers are pushing the boundaries of what's possible in optical technologies, paving the way for more compact, efficient, and intelligent photonic devices across various fields.

 

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

 

Utilizing Fluorescence Filters For Microscopy And Imaging

Image quality depends heavily on the design and performance of fluorescence filters, making filter performance as important as sample preparation.

 

Is Your Nanopositioner Quantum Ready?

Quantum sensing and computing require specialized instrumentation because standard materials can disrupt detection. Modern experiments increasingly adopt these designs to ensure magnetic sensitivity.

 

High-Volume Optical Manufacturing Up To 100,000 Parts Per Month With Timely Delivery

Precision Glass & Optics, a world leader in the optical manufacturing industry for nearly 40 years, announces the improved capability to produce high-volume, high-quality optical components.

 

How To Stop Over-Engineering Optical Filters

Over-specifying optical filters can increase costs without improving performance. Discover how tailored specifications can eliminate unnecessary requirements.

 

Seeing In Space: A Primer On Photodetection For Astronomy And Space Science

A primer on space photodetection: how the spectrum maps to physical mechanisms, why stable silicon photodiodes anchor measurement over imaging, and how detectors survive orbit's radiation and vacuum.

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FEATURED MULTIMEDIA

Fiber Optic Connector Repair With In-Line Inspection

See how KrellTech demonstrates fiber optic connector repair using an FC/UPC connector, combining controlled polishing with in-line inspection while the component remains fixtured. This workflow helps reduce handling between steps, speed endface evaluation, and support repeatable connector repair, process development, and lab work across a range of connector styles.