Optical Components, Coatings & Materials News

  1. Imaging Tissue In SWIR 7/28/2025

    Small animal imaging using NIR light enables deep tissue visualization by leveraging reduced scattering and absorbance, enhancing drug tracking, tumor detection, and vascular mapping in vivo.

  2. Unlock Precision And Performance 7/28/2025

    IDEX Health & Science provides integrated, custom optical solutions—filters, lenses, and assemblies—designed to optimize performance, reduce development risk, and ensure consistency in life science instruments.

  3. The Science Of Sight: Intro To Tristimulus Filters 7/28/2025

    Semrock tristimulus optical filters from IDEX replicate human color perception with unmatched precision, durability, and cost-effectiveness—ideal for accurate, reliable color measurement across industries.

  4. The Impact Of Aberrations On Imaging Performance 7/28/2025

    Optical aberrations degrade image quality. Understanding and minimizing them is essential for achieving diffraction-limited imaging and high performance in custom microscope objective lenses.

  5. Optical Hardware And Intelligent Systems Powering Industry 4.0 7/9/2025

    Optical hardware and intelligent systems are revolutionizing automated manufacturing, enabling real-time data, seamless integration, and smarter Industry 4.0 factories.

  6. Next-Gen Optical Coatings From Nano To AI-Driven Designs 7/8/2025

    Revolutionary coating advances include nanostructured films, AI-driven design, AR/VR applications, sustainable materials, and enhanced deposition techniques driving photonic innovation.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.