Optical Components, Coatings & Materials News
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TRUMPF and KDPOF Become Strategic Partners For Automotive Data Communication Solutions
9/6/2022
TRUMPF Photonic Components and KDPOF working together for new wavelength standards in optical data communication within the automotive branch. The target is to bring to the market an integrated transceiver for multi-gigabit optical communications into automobiles.
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Abrisa Technologies Provides Coated Glass Solutions For Discontinued SCHOTT Conturan® Glass
8/25/2022
As the SCHOTT Conturan® Series is discontinued, we are here to help users identify which Abrisa Technologies Total Solutions best serve their project requirements and retrofit performance needs.
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NIL Technology Delivers Strong Results In 3D Sensing Project Funded By The European Innovation Council
8/18/2022
NIL Technology (NILT), a leader in advanced optical solutions, has finalized a prestigious flat optics project with the EIC (European Innovation Council) Accelerator, resulting in breakthrough results. NILT has developed a highly advanced diffractive optics platform for real-time 3D sensing ready for mass production.
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VCSELs And Flat Optics — A Game-Changer For ToF Applications
8/15/2022
Vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) have strong capabilities compared to light emitting diodes (LEDs) and edge emitting lasers (EELs). VCSELs have high efficiency, better manufacturability, and improved testing, and are therefore replacing LEDs and EELs in the consumer, industrial, and automotive applications.
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DARPA Kicks Off Program To Develop Low-Earth Orbit Satellite ‘Translator’
8/12/2022
DARPA has selected 11 teams for Phase 1 of the Space-Based Adaptive Communications Node program, known as Space-BACN. Space-BACN aims to create a low-cost, reconfigurable optical communications terminal that adapts to most optical intersatellite link standards, translating between diverse satellite constellations.
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Impact Of Irregularity And Strehl Ratio On Aspheric Lens Performance
8/9/2022
The spatial frequency of surface irregularity on aspheric lenses has a significant impact on their Strehl ratio and real-world performance. The shape of the lens’ surface irregularity map is required to understand the true impact of its surface irregularity on its performance, not just an irregularity specification by itself.
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Low Sparkle Non-Glare Glass For Uniform Diffuse Reflection Providing Low Haze & True Color Rendering
7/29/2022
Abrisa Technologies, a member of HEF Photonics, provides “Low Sparkle” non-glare soda lime glass in formats to 63” x 40” and in thicknesses of 1.1 – 6mm. All standard gloss levels of 40, 60, 90, and 120 have our special highly controlled and uniform micro etched non-glare surfaces for consistent “low sparkle” performance in display applications.
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Metalenz Expands Leadership Team In Response To Growing Demand For Metasurface Optics
7/26/2022
Metalenz, the first company to commercialize meta-optics, today announces the appointment of Lars Johnsson Vice President of Product, Marketing and Business Development and Hao Zhou as Head of Sales in Asia.
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Finding Fixes For Common Optical Adhesive Problems
7/19/2022
When used correctly, high-tech adhesives can resolve many design issues while also saving money, time, and effort. However, failures are still a possibility — whether it’s no adhesion upon cure, reduced adhesive strength, or loss of adhesion over time. Learn how you can ensure optimal adhesion and performance when using optical adhesives.
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The Future Of Metasurface Optics — A Q&A With Metalenz CEO Robert Devlin
7/1/2022
Metalenz CEO Robert Devlin, who cofounded the company alongside Harvard University Professor of Applied Physics Federico Capasso, discusses the company’s beginnings, how its business partnership evolved, the challenges of integrating into consumer products, and what he believes is the future of metasurface optics.