Newsletter | October 19, 2026

10.19.26 -- Spotlight on Lasers & Sources

FEATURED EDITORIAL

Biophotonics Offers New Hope For Cardiovascular Disease Patients

Biophotonics merges light technology with biology to transform cardiovascular care through advanced imaging, photobiomodulation therapy, and precise interventions.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Thales Receives Custom 10PW Beam Dump For World's Most Powerful Laser

By collaborating with Gentec-EO and their distributor Laser Components, see how Thales was able to gather the necessary specifications and requirements for this project.

The Mold Is Only Half The Story

In micro molding, automation isn’t an add-on. Learn how integrated handling, inspection, and packaging enable scalable, high-quality production.

Compact OEM Light Engines For Imaging Instrumentation

Compact OEM light engines integrate lasers, optics, electronics, and thermal management to deliver tailored illumination, improve imaging performance, and support higher-throughput instrument designs.

A Photodiode Bolometer Is Calibrated By The Plasma, Not By The Photodiode

A silicon photodiode array can measure plasma radiation quickly, but its calibration depends on the spectrum and exposure history of each individual chord.

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