Featured Videos

1. Large Diameter Bare Fiber Polishing With In-Line Inspection 4/1/2026

   See how KrellTech’s SpecPro™ Polishing System supports stable, repeatable polishing of large diameter bare fibers for laser and source applications. Using our LD/cannula workholder and SpecVision™ video scope, this process combines polishing and in-line inspection in one system to help reduce handling, support endface quality, and improve workflow efficiency.

2. Portable Polishing Where It Matters Most 4/1/2026

   In defense and security environments, fiber optic connector polishing often needs to happen in the field and under demanding conditions. KrellTech’s Proton™ Field and FTTX Polisher is a handheld, battery-operated system designed to deliver controlled polishing and Telcordia-compliant UPC and APC finishes. With features such as independent suspension, optically aligned polishing, adjustable pressure, interchangeable connector workholders, and random orbital motion, Proton™ is well suited for military, aerospace,

3. Precision Polishing For Optical Sensors 2/27/2026

   Discover how KrellTech’s modular equipment platform provides precision bare fiber shaping for medical, aerospace, and industrial optical sensing devices. Watch our video demonstrating a 110° chisel tip creation on a 600µm fiber using the scalable NOVA polishing system.

4. Polishing Films And Pads: Choosing The Right Combination For Your Application 2/27/2026

   Choosing the right lapping film and polishing surface combination is critical for achieving the desired finish, geometry, and repeatability in optical component polishing. In addition to abrasive selection, proper film application to soft rubber pads can also affect polishing consistency and final results.

5. Advanced MicroFeed Polishing For High-Speed Communications 2/27/2026

   Overcome insertion loss and reflectance in your photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and waveguides. KrellTech’s Advanced MicroFeed technology delivers precision micron-level material removal to optimize performance for components consisting of silicon, TFLN, InP and other substrates used in high-speed communication networks.

6. PIC & Waveguides: Processing Considerations 12/30/2025

   Achieving repeatable, high-precision pick and waveguide polishing requires advanced fixture design, micron-level motion control, and flexible systems that scale seamlessly from R&D to production.

7. Photonic Component Polishing And Inspection 1/28/2025

   Al Cheswick of Krell Technologies explores a variety of photonic component polishing and inspection techniques.

8. Overcoming Challenges In PIC And Waveguide Manufacturing 2/1/2024

   KrellTech's Director Of Product Development Justin Frick talks about the importance of choosing the right processing equipment that addresses the challenges and unique specifications for PIC and waveguide manufacturing.

9. New Polisher For Waveguide And Optical Chips 2/6/2014

   Krell Tech’s new product on display this year at Photonics West was the FLex™: a waveguide polisher designed to process waveguides, PLCs, fiber arrays,  and optical chips at varying dimensions.

10. Fiber Optic Connector Polishing Available In The Field 5/6/2013

    Al Cheswick with Krell Technologies introduces us to the Proton Polisher; a portable fiber optic connector polisher ideal for field use.