Industry Insights

  1. Micro Molding In Micro-Optic Manufacturing 7/8/2025

    Micro molding enables scalable, high-precision production of micro-optics for medical, telecom, and AR applications. Accumold’s expertise ensures manufacturability, performance, and design optimization at micron scale.

  2. Design For Micro Molding (Dfmm) — Engineering Success At The Micron Level 7/8/2025

    Design for Micro Molding (DfMM) is essential for micro-scale product success. Early collaboration with expert partners like Accumold ensures manufacturability, scalability, and risk reduction.

  3. High-Performance Photonics For Space And Astronomy 6/11/2025

    Opto Diode's UVG photodiodes and OD-800 LEDs deliver high stability, radiation resistance, and precision for demanding space and astronomy missions in extreme environments.

  4. Double-Sided Polishing Revolutionizes Optical Manufacturing 6/10/2025

    Double-sided polishing revolutionizes optical manufacturing by dramatically improving efficiency, precision, and throughput for high-performance components, reducing costs and lead times across demanding industries.

  5. Motion Control For Imaging, Laser Beam Steering, Image Stabilization 5/28/2025

    PI offers advanced motion control solutions, including piezo beam steering mirrors and 6-DOF systems, with ITAR-compliant US manufacturing for export-controlled and precision-critical applications.

  6. Miniature Piezo Stages With Bi-Phase Inertia Motors 5/28/2025

    PI’s B-421 BIX nanopositioning stages offer compact, nanometer-precision linear motion using dual-phase piezo motors, ideal for microscopy, metrology, and precision industrial applications.

  7. High-Performance Photodetectors For Advanced Microscopy 5/28/2025

    Opto Diode’s AXUV photodetectors offer fast, low-noise electron and X-ray detection for microscopy and surface science, with customizable, compact, vacuum-compatible designs.

  8. 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.

  9. Are You Making These 3 Optical Filter Mistakes? 5/23/2025

    Proper optical filter selection is essential for precision imaging. Avoid common mistakes with AOI, transition width, wavefront error, and surface defects to ensure optimal performance.

  10. We're An Optical Engineer's Best Friend 5/23/2025

    IDEX Health & Science delivers high-volume, high-performance Semrock filters with expert support, fast customization, and rugged reliability for optical instruments, Raman sensing, and harsh environments.