Optical Components, Coatings & Materials News

  1. What's The Deal With Translucent Concrete? 7/2/2025

    Translucent concrete retains the structural properties of traditional concrete while allowing light to pass through it. The material offers a unique aesthetic, allowing for interesting light and shadow play while reducing reliance on artificial lighting.

  2. How Fiber Optics Are Transforming Internet Speed, Reliability, And Security 6/30/2025

    Fiber optics make the internet better by providing faster, more dependable, and more secure connections that keep pace with today’s digital demands – whether for streaming, remote work, gaming, or business operations.

  3. How Photonics Are Used In The Manufacturing Of Sporting Goods 6/11/2025

    Photonics technologies revolutionize sporting goods manufacturing through laser cutting, 3D printing, optical metrology, and precision measurement systems.

  4. Limitations Of Spectral Measurements 5/23/2025

    Standard spectrometers struggle with steep edges and high OD. IDEX’s Peregrine and KolaDeep™ systems offer superior spectral resolution and sensitivity for precise optical filter measurement.

  5. Are You Making These 3 Optical Filter Mistakes? 5/23/2025

    Proper optical filter selection is essential for precision imaging. Avoid common mistakes with AOI, transition width, wavefront error, and surface defects to ensure optimal performance.

  6. We're An Optical Engineer's Best Friend 5/23/2025

    IDEX Health & Science delivers high-volume, high-performance Semrock filters with expert support, fast customization, and rugged reliability for optical instruments, Raman sensing, and harsh environments.

  7. Key Factors That Determine Laser Damage Threshold 5/23/2025

    Laser damage to optical filters depends on material and beam properties. Semrock filters offer high thresholds, with online tools available to estimate laser damage risk.

  8. Custom vs Catalog Semrock Optical Filter Options 5/23/2025

    IDEX Health & Science streamlines fluorescence filter selection with expert support, simulation tools like SearchLight™, and flexible catalog, custom, or hybrid Semrock® optical filter options.

  9. Inside the Vera C. Rubin Observatory's Quest To Map The Universe 5/13/2025

    The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile will revolutionize astronomy with its massive digital camera, real-time data, and a decade-long sky survey, hunting Planet 9.

  10. How To Make The Most Of Automate And The CLEO Conference 4/9/2025

    It’s almost show time with both Automate 2025 and the CLEO Conference just around the corner. Let’s take a look at two of the photonics industry’s most-anticipated shows.