Newsletter | November 5, 2025

11.05.25 -- Technical Capabilities For Vacuum Windows, Finding Your Laser Power Or Energy Detector, High-Speed Imaging Of Additive Manufacturing & More

How Machine Vision Transformed Fiber-Optic Reliability

Automated machine vision paired with photonics revolutionized fiber-optic connectivity in the 1990s, enabling consistent, high-speed internet by ensuring connectors remained clear of microscopic defects.

SPOTLIGHT ON MACHINE AND INDUSTRIAL VISION

Technical Capabilities For Vacuum Windows

Vacuum windows combine precision manufacturing, material expertise, advanced coatings, and rigorous quality control to deliver exceptional light transmission and durability for various applications.

Precision Velocity Measurement: Non-Contact Displacement Sensor

Non-contact sensing is invaluable in applications where measurements may be rendered imprecise by slippage and poor speed management, or equipment or products may be damaged by contact

The Benefits Of Customized Optical Filters For Machine Vision

Customized optical interference filters optimize machine vision performance by tailoring light control for specific tasks—enhancing reliability in industrial inspection and quality assurance applications.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Finding Your Laser Power Or Energy Detector

Discover how these product menus and configurators help you quickly explore thermal and laser power detectors, enabling easy selection of the optimal model for your specific laser requirements.

Saving The Lens For Last? Try Concurrent Engineering Instead

Concurrent engineering in vision system design engages camera, lens, and lighting experts early, preventing unavailable or impractical lenses and ensuring optimal system performance from the start.

Lot-To-Lot Consistency With Semrock Optical Filters

Not all optical filters perform as advertised. See how Semrock filters deliver proven lot-to-lot consistency—matching theoretical performance with real-world results every time.

Glass Inspection

InGaAs SWIR cameras inspect hot glass bottles above 200°C, detecting internal defects and cooling issues through glass, improving product safety, quality, and manufacturing efficiency.

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FEATURED MULTIMEDIA

High-Speed Imaging Of Additive Manufacturing

Researchers used a high-speed Phantom VEO 710 camera to study particle velocity and powder stream dynamics in laser metal deposition, revealing key insights for process optimization.

FEATURED SOLUTIONS

Satcom Optical Filters And Coatings

With over 20 years of expertise in optical telecom and datacom filters, examine how optical filters enable intersatellite laser links, solar rejection, and wavelength-selective beam steering in LEO satellite constellations.

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Linear Actuators For Micropositioning

For applications demanding sub-micrometer precision—such as fine positioning, alignment, or adjustment—PI’s M-235, L-220, and M-230 linear actuator series provide reliable, high-performance motion control.

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