Newsletter | September 9, 2026

09.09.26 -- Spotlight on Microscopy & Nanopositioning Equipment

FEATURED EDITORIAL

When A "Bad Picture" Changed Everything: The Accidental Birth Of Holography

Dennis Gabor accidentally invented holography in 1947 while trying to fix electron microscopes, creating a technology that now shapes medicine, data storage, and AR.

 

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

 

Ingenuity & Instrumentation: Creating A Novel 4D Microscopy Method

A team of Duke University researchers sought to explore the viral infection process before the virus has bonded to tissue, understanding how viruses navigate the epithelial space, through mucus and the periciliary layer.

 

Fiber Optics & Optical Micromolding

Precision is a must with optical micromolding. Accumold’s twenty plus years of experience with ultra precision micro-molding lends itself well to this market.

 

Fire Detectives In Orbit: Using Remote Sensing To Detect Wildfires

Advances in optical technology, combined with changing launch cost dynamics, have pushed optical Earth observation to the forefront of wildfire detection, tracking, and management.

 

Double-Sided Polishing Revolutionizes Optical Manufacturing

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

 

Utilizing Fluorescence Filters For Microscopy And Imaging

Optical filter performance is as critical to fluorescence image quality as sample preparation and fluorophore selection, making filter design essential to imaging performance.

 

How To Design A Fluorescence Microscope System | Melles Griot Advantage

High-performance fluorescence microscopes require more than the right components. Explore a phased approach to optical system design, from requirements and architecture through testing.

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Portable Laser Power Meter: PRONTO-250-EZ-Y

The PRONTO-250-EZ is a compact, handheld laser power and energy meter designed for demanding environments, combining performance, flexibility, and user-friendly operation in a rugged, easy-to-clean package.

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