Newsletter | April 8, 2026

04.08.26 -- Spotlight On Lasers & Sources

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Discover cutting-edge photonics shaping the future of aerospace and security.

FROM THE EDITOR

Beyond The Surface: How Laser Technology Revolutionized Marine Mapping

From George Hickman's 1968 pioneering flight to NASA's space-based systems, bathymetric LiDAR has revolutionized underwater mapping and marine exploration.

SPOTLIGHT ON LASERS & SOURCES

Implementing A Feedback Control Loop To Monitor Laser Power

Explore how implementing a feedback control loop to monitor laser power in automotive manufacturing ensures precise laser welding and contributes to preventing costly assembly line disruptions.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Improving DWDM Module Performance With Narrow Dual Band Pass Filters

Narrow dual band pass filters, designed and produced mostly for DWDM modules, improve a module’s total insertion loss by reducing the number of components used. 

Precision Healthcare Demands Custom Actuators

Application-specific design in actuators ensures unparalleled motion control, reliability, and longevity in both the component and the device it serves.

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Large Diameter Bare Fiber Polishing With In-Line Inspection

See how KrellTech’s SpecPro™ Polishing System supports stable, repeatable polishing of large diameter bare fibers for laser and source applications. Using our LD/cannula workholder and SpecVision™ video scope, this process combines polishing and in-line inspection in one system to help reduce handling, support endface quality, and improve workflow efficiency.

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1280JSX+MMT Multi-Mode Core For Laser Pulse Detection

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

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