Newsletter | September 21, 2026

09.21.26 -- Spotlight on Test & Measurement

FEATURED EDITORIAL

Nanopositioning And Laser Measurement: The Twin Engines Of Modern Imaging

Discover how nanometer-scale positioning and advanced laser measurement are transforming microscopy, driving progress in semiconductor, biotech, and imaging research.

 

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

 

The Real ROI Of Custom Optics In Instrument Design | Melles Griot Advantage

Custom optics can deliver greater ROI than off-the-shelf components by reducing engineering work, simplifying assembly, improving performance, and lowering long-term instrument costs.

 

Fluorescence Detection In Veterinary Diagnostic Instruments

Explore matching blue/red-enhanced silicon, low-dark-current photodiodes, and silicon APDs to veterinary fluorescence assays—from lateral-flow readers to time-resolved and cytometry applications.

 

High Resolution Steps For Angular Displacement Using The Nano-MTA2

Explore the Nano-MTA2's ability to take extremely small steps of 25 nanoradians with these steps able to be discerned by external measurement. 

 

Temperature Dependence In Optical Filters

Thoughtful design and substrate selection are vital to minimize substantial shifts in interference filter spectra due to temperature fluctuations.

 

Choosing The Right Materials For Mico-Molded Optics And Photonics Components

Choosing materials for optical micro molding requires balancing transmission, stability, and manufacturability—because in photonics, polymer selection directly determines real-world performance and reliability.

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FEATURED MULTIMEDIA

Why Facet Preparation Matters Before PIC Packaging And Optical Coupling

As PICs, waveguides, and fiber arrays move toward scalable applications, post-dicing facet preparation can play a critical role in optical coupling, insertion loss, repeatability, and downstream packaging success.

 

FEATURED SOLUTIONS

Space And Specialty Optical Filters For Earth Observation

In astronomical observations, optical filters provide the wavelength selectivity needed to enable telescopes to discriminate signal from background information. These filters often require larger sizes, higher uniformity, and excellent surface quality and surface figure.

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Custom Foundry Services

Sensors Unlimited offers Trusted Foundry III-V wafer services, from fabrication to testing, enabling high-performance infrared devices for commercial, military, and space applications without in-house manufacturing.

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