Newsletter | August 11, 2025

08.11.25 -- Optics Powering Industry 4.0, Machine Vision Systems, Wafer Inspection & More

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FROM THE EDITOR

Optical Hardware And Intelligent Systems Powering Industry 4.0

Optical hardware and intelligent systems are revolutionizing automated manufacturing, enabling real-time data, seamless integration, and smarter Industry 4.0 factories.

SPOTLIGHT ON MACHINE VISION

Machine Vision Tools Enhances 2D And 3D Surface Metrology And Inspection

Advancements in vision analysis software enable machines to autonomously see and adapt, replacing manual worksite tasks with safer, more precise automated operations.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

The Role Of Micro Molding In The Production Of Micro-Optics

Explore the pivotal role of micro molding in driving innovation in micro-optics applications like medical devices and AR glasses, and why expertise, precision, and collaboration are key to success.

The Impact Of Aberrations On Imaging Performance

Optical aberrations degrade image quality. Understanding and minimizing them is essential for achieving diffraction-limited imaging and high performance in custom microscope objective lenses.

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.

Wafer Inspection

SWIR InGaAs cameras enable frontside and backside wafer inspection, alignment, and failure analysis by imaging through silicon and gallium arsenide for defect detection and process optimization.

Lens Details: What To Know Before You Purchase

Datasheets can be misleading. This article helps optical designers critically assess key parameters and ask the right questions when evaluating lens specifications.

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