Optical Components, Coatings & Materials News
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How Hexapods Improve Confocal Microscopy
9/12/2023
Hexapods enhance confocal microscopy with precise 3D positioning, vibration damping, autofocusing, image stabilization, and large-scale scanning. They're ideal for complex imaging tasks in biological and materials science research, easily integrated with other imaging modalities, and user-friendly.
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Improving The Military’s Use Of Night Vision
8/24/2023
The use of night vision devices by the military first started in 1939. Numerous technological advances have been made since then, to the point we may soon see contact lenses provide the same advantages without the bulkiness of cumbersome headgear.
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7 Spectroscopy-Related Discoveries You Need To Know About
6/28/2023
Spectroscopy has played a part in several recent discoveries over the past couple of months, from discovering new, exotic states of matter to revealing the invisible. Let’s take a look at seven of these breakthroughs that are in the news.
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Protect Eyes From UV Radiation With Safe Viewing UV Blocking Windows
6/12/2023
Abrisa Industrial Glass provides heat-resistant Borofloat Ultraviolet (UV) Blocking Filter Glass. This non-heat absorbing glass has excellent optical characteristics, including heat stability for consistent color balance, performance, and rugged durability.
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LASER World Of Photonics Celebrates 50 Years Of Laser
6/7/2023
Fifty years ago, LASER 73 brought together about 100 exhibitors to marvel at all photonics had to offer. Now, tens of thousands are flocking to Munich to attend LASER World of PHOTONICS, one of photonics’ leading trade fairs.
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OSI Optoelectronics Offers Expanded OEM Optoelectronics Solutions
5/24/2023
OSI Optoelectronics, a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of high-performance standard and custom silicon and InGaAs photodetectors, announces a broad expansion of optoelectronic solutions.
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NSF Invests In Photonics Innovation
5/23/2023
The Advancing Photonics Technologies collaboration is one of more than 40 teams across the nation selected to receive one of the first-ever NSF Engines Development Awards, which provide up to two years of funding toward the planning of a multistate initiative to create economic, societal, and technological opportunities for their regions.
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Abrisa Technologies Now Provides On-Demand Laser Cutting Of Gaskets And Masks For Flat Glass Optical Components
5/15/2023
Abrisa Technologies now provides in-house, on-demand laser cutting of gasket and masking materials for flat glass optical components. This value-added, fast turn-cutting of high-performance gaskets provides increased supply chain simplicity.
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Schneider Introduces New NBP450-40 Industry Filter For Use With Blue Lasers And LEDs Of The Same Wavelength
5/4/2023
Schneider-Kreuznach has launched ;a new industry filter, the NBP 450-40 Narrow Bandpass Filter, an excellent choice for use with blue lasers or LEDs of the same wavelength.
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Environmental Sensors: Where And How They’re Being Used
5/2/2023
Environmental sensors, spurred on by the rapidly developing Internet of Things, are becoming better at evaluating soil chemical composition, water purity, air quality, and more. They are also being used in more unique ways, both personally and by industry.