Newsletter | September 30, 2026

09.30.26 -- Spotlight On Metrology

FEATURED EDITORIAL

How Metrology Drives Innovation In Chip Production

Metrology is the science behind precise measurement, and its role in semiconductor manufacturing is increasingly vital as chips get smaller and more complex, powering our digital world.

 

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

 

Demonstrating Single Picometer Steps For Applications In Microscopy And Astronomy

Read how Mad City Labs demonstrated the capability to repeatably achieve a one-picometer movement with a piezo nanopositioner, and to accurately resolve that movement.

 

How To Validate And Hold Tolerances When Clinical Risk Lives In The Fit

In micro medical manufacturing, prototype success doesn’t guarantee production success. Learn how tolerance strategy, tooling, and metrology ensure reliable assembly at scale.

 

Integrated Multi-Function Filters Help Telecom Module Engineers Do More With Less

To get the most out of multi-function filters, telecom device OEMs must collaborate closely with their filter supplier to communicate performance specifications and package size needs.

 

LED Vs. Laser Diode Light Sources | Melles Griot Advantage (Part 3)

LEDs and laser diodes each offer unique advantages. Discover how optimized optical design can maximize photon utilization, improve performance, and reduce system complexity.

 

Beam Current Is Counted, Not Amplified

Learn why beam-current measurement speed is fundamentally limited by shot noise—and how silicon detector gain can reduce electrometer penalties without eliminating that limit.

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FEATURED SOLUTIONS

Surface Flatness And Wavefront Error

The concept of surface flatness and wavefront error in the context of optical components is explained, including how these properties are measured, defined, and how they impact optical performance.

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