Optical Components, Coatings & Materials 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. Turnkey Fluorescent Microscope Demonstration 9/17/2025

   Explore a turnkey fluorescent microscope, demonstrating integrated optical subsystems that deliver diffraction-limited imaging and scalable, reconfigurable solutions for diverse microscopy applications.

7. How To Understand Damage Thresholds 11/6/2024

   In this video, Félicien Legrand, US/Canada Sales Manager at Gentec-EO, talks about the damage thresholds of your detector. Learn how to understand them and why it is so important.

8. Choosing Your Gentec-EO Display Solution 11/6/2024

   Charles Dumas, Gentec-EO’s International Sales Director, provides an overview of Gentec-EO’s display options for laser power and energy measurements. Check out his guide!

9. What Are Ghost Images? 10/29/2024

   Ghost images in optical systems are faint reflections creating secondary images. Kristina Kaszei from Edmund Optics explains this phenomenon, distinct from supernatural images.

10. A Wide Spectrum Of Optical Filters 10/7/2024

    Optical filters control light wavelengths, enabling various applications. They are used to block, transmit, or modify light, and can be combined to create specialized filters.