Optical Components, Coatings & Materials Videos

  1. Precision Optics For Research Applications 6/8/2018

    In regards to the research market, Zygo focuses on solving their own internal problems through R&D instead of relying on outside research organizations. With their expertise and connections with the research community, the company is able to understand research needs and ensure that products will work in experiments and instrumentation the first time.

  2. Product Video: Achieving High Performance And Cost Effective Solutions In Optical Fabrication 2/1/2017

    This year at Photonics West, Dan Bukaty with PG&O (Precision Glass & Optics) talked to us about how over 100 years of collective engineering experience at his organization has been leveraged to deliver high performance optics without breaking the bank.

  3. The Challenges Of Using And Manufacturing Optical Filters In Earth-Observation 2/1/2017

    Optical filters play a key part in providing wavelength selections in earth-observation systems, but they provide a unique challenge in space-based applications. Jason Palidwar with Iridian Spectral talked to us about some of those challenges, and how his organization has addressed them.

  4. Clear The Air: Challenges In MWIR Optical Sensing 4/21/2016

    Jason Palidwar with Iridian Spectral Technologies spent some time with us on the last day of SPIE’s 2016 DCS exhibition to talk about the challenges encountered in the mid-wave spectrum and how his company has worked around them.

  5. POC Micro Assembly Services Introduction By Chuck Gerlowski 3/11/2016

    Precision Optics Corporation (POC) is a world leader in manufacturing and fabricating micro optics components. The challenge for customers occurs when these small products need to be handled and assembled. POC offers micro assembly services as the solution.

  6. Precision Optics Corporation Introduction By Richard Cyr 3/11/2016

    Precision Optics Corporation (POC) focuses on manufacturing micro lenses, lens systems, and prisms with sizes down to 180 microns. This video, featuring Richard Cyr at Photonics West 2016, is an introduction on the POC laboratory and their optics capabilities.

  7. Over 100 Years In Optics Experience 2/18/2016

    At 2016’s Photonics West exhibition, Dan Bukaty talked to us about Precision Glass & Optics’ (PG&O) view on partnering with their customers.

  8. BOROFLOAT® & Optical Mirrors Video 6/19/2015

    BOROFLOAT®, the world’s first borosilicate glass by SCHOTT, has become one of the most influential specialty glass materials with its thermal stability, superior surface quality, and remarkably high transmission for utilization in research applications such as its implementation in the Hobby Eberly Telescope.

  9. Off The Shelf Lenses For Thermal Imaging 4/22/2015

    We caught up with Jan Verplancke at Umicore on day two of SPIE’s DSS exhibition to learn about his company’s new 14mm lens. This innovative optic offers a 40° FOV when used with a 17 micron VGA detector, and is also compatible with the newer generation of 12 micron detectors.

  10. Optical Filter And Coating Solutions 4/21/2015

    Jason Palidwar of Iridian Spectral kicked off our DSS exhibition coverage by giving us a closer look at what they’re showcasing this year.