Newsletter | July 29, 2026

07.29.26 -- Spotlight On Optics/Optical Components

FEATURED EDITORIAL

The Latest And Greatest Optical Component Innovations

By John Oncea

Optical components date back thousands of years, with lenses evolving from ancient to modern innovations, shaping fields like medicine, aerospace, and AI.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Improving The Sensitivity Of Multicolor Microscopy Techniques

Article | Mad City Labs, Inc.

Single molecule fluorescence (or Förstner) resonance energy transfer (smFRET) is used to measure distances at the 1-10 nanometer scale in single molecules, typically biomolecules.

Monitoring Laser Power In Laser-Based Fill/Finish Biopharmaceutical Systems

Case Study | Gentec Electro-Optics, Inc.

Custom laser power measurement ensures precise vaccine vial sealing, meeting strict biopharma compliance standards through tailored detectors, firmware, and calibration for critical fill/finish applications.

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FEATURED SOLUTIONS

905nm To 1550nm Avalanche Photodiodes

Avalanche Photodiodes (APDs) play a crucial role in applications that require extreme sensitivity, rapid response, and dependable performance under low-light conditions.

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Opto Diode, An ITW Company

SpecPro Fiber Optic Polisher For R&D, Medical, And Low-Volume Production

SpecPro™ delivers high-speed, cost-effective polishing of bare fibers and connectors in a compact system built for R&D and field environments.

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KrellTech

Micro Molded Optics: Bringing Clarity To Medicine

Partnering with an experienced micro molder who can offer design input and has advanced equipment and tooling capabilities can help manufacturers create innovative and complex optical-based components for medical instruments.

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Accumold

Distortion In High Performance Reflectors

High-performance optical reflectors, introduce phase effects that cause spatial and temporal distortions. Understanding group delay, and polarization-dependent variations is crucial.

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Alluxa, Inc.

High-Volume Optical Manufacturing

Precision Glass & Optics, a world leader in the optical manufacturing industry for nearly 40 years, announces the improved capability to produce high-volume, high-quality optical components that operate from 0.2 um to 15 um.

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