Newsletter | April 13, 2026

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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Temperature Dependence In Optical Filters

Thoughtful design and substrate selection are vital to minimize substantial shifts in interference filter spectra due to temperature fluctuations.

Defense And Avionics Optical Solutions

Abrisa Technologies provides optical solutions designed for the extreme field conditions of defense and avionics applications. Proven performers are used in cockpit and vehicle displays, field instruments, HUD and HMD displays, specialty imaging applications, heat reduction, and more. 

How Optical Components Improve Performance In Aerospace And Defense Sensing Systems

What does it actually take to keep optical systems performing in space? The answers may surprise even experienced engineers.

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FEATURED MULTIMEDIA

Portable Polishing Where It Matters Most

In defense and security environments, fiber optic connector polishing often needs to happen in the field and under demanding conditions. KrellTech’s Proton™ Field and FTTX Polisher is a handheld, battery-operated system designed to deliver controlled polishing and Telcordia-compliant UPC and APC finishes. With features such as independent suspension, optically aligned polishing, adjustable pressure, interchangeable connector workholders, and random orbital motion, Proton™ is well suited for military, aerospace,

BULLETIN BOARD

Iridian PCR Filters Brochure

Iridian Spectral Technologies delivers an array of ultra-performance filters for real-time PCR applications. These ultra-PCR fluorescence filter sets are designed to provide a high signal-to-noise ratio of the probes embedded in PCR samples when illuminated with an LED light source. These customized emission, excitation, and dichroic filters deliver more signal with less background noise to the fluorescent users and OEMs.

FEATURED SOLUTIONS

NEW! eSWIR 640CSX+MMT

The eSWIR 640CSX+MMT represents a cutting-edge advancement in extended shortwave infrared (eSWIR) imaging, offering up to 2.2 µm spectral response with integrated multi-mode tracking (MMT).

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