01.07.26 -- SPIE BiOS/Photonics West 2026 Show Preview Issue #2

Mad City Labs offers a complete product line of high precision piezo nanopositioners, micropositioners, single molecule microscopes, and atomic force microscopes (AFM/NSOM). Applications - quantum sensing and microscopy, optical trapping and microscopy, photonics, metrology, and imaging. Our nanopositioners use proprietary PicoQ® sensors yielding picometer precision and ultra-low noise performance. Custom solutions our specialty. Ask us about building your own Quantum Scanning Microscopes. SPIE BiOS #8530 & SPIE Photonics West #3530.

Photonics West 2026 offers over 100 technical conferences, 60 courses, and networking events spanning biomedical optics, lasers, quantum tech, and Vision Tech.

The 1280JSX+MMT is a high-definition Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) imaging core engineered for advanced laser pulse detection and tracking in demanding operational environments.

Optical filters selectively transmit light in a particular range of wavelengths. The spectral features of optical filters are important for selecting the right filter for a particular application.

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.

Semrock’s Essential Performance Optical Filter Catalog highlights cost-effective BrightLine Basic™, EdgeBasic™, and Nanopede™ filters engineered to deliver reliable performance.

Visit KrellTech at SPIE Photonics West, booths 1922 and 1923, to discover advanced shaping and polishing solutions engineered to meet today’s toughest photonics manufacturing challenges.

Engineers often assume custom optical filters are budget-breakers, but the right design strategy actually reduces system cost and complexity. This guide debunks the "custom equals costly" myth by breaking down high-impact price drivers—from edge steepness to spectral range. Learn how specification optimization and collaborative engineering with Semrock Optical Filters from IDEX Health & Science can protect your supply chain. Visit our team of experts at Photonics West 2026 to discuss your precision requirements!

Optical filter implementation into orbital mesh networks must consider how price, performance, and delivery timeline can be optimized together to align with specific customer needs.

Micro molding drives photonics innovation, enabling the scalable production of small, complex, and optically precise parts, helping OEMs meet shrinking device footprints.

Ensure your laser measurements are accurate, reliable, and traceable. Discover how calibration restores precision, reduces uncertainty, and keeps applications performing flawlessly.

Explore how photonic detector technologies across the spectrum enable biomedical spectroscopy, linking materials science to real clinical applications from genomics to cancer diagnostics.

Ultrafast laser processing revolutionizes display manufacturing with precise, non-contact techniques for repair, cutting, and ablation, ensuring high quality and efficiency.

3D Optical Profilers deliver nanometer-precision, non-contact inspection of turbine blades, ensuring surface integrity, dimensional accuracy, and reliability under extreme jet engine conditions.

A DIY quantum scanning microscope is a viable option for users who prefer to modify the experiment setup or cannot reserve adequate time on a shared instrument.

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

Magnification lenses play a vital role in microscopes as they enable the user to observe the object being studied in a magnified form.

The photonics industry’s flagship event: 17-22 January 2026 
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