ISP Optics Relocates, Adds Two Lathes

LaCroix Precision Optics has added optical assembly and design departments in a move that the company said solidifies its status as a vertically integrated optics firm. According to LaCroix president...

An approach to deep brain imaging developed at the University of Washington uses microprisms to provide stable tracking of neuronal activity over a large field of view. According to the research...

Chalcogenide glasses — more commonly known as chalcogenides — have been around for some time and offer several benefits over other IR optical materials. They are comparatively...

A micrometer-thin film coated over a flat glass substrate can deflect a light beam in the same way as a prism. This film can be fabricated to be structurally smooth, at a molecular level, and as...

Spatial Light Modulators from Electro Optical Components Inc. use translucent and reflective liquid crystal micro-display technology to modify the amplitude and phase of incident light one pixel at a...

The MEMS Autofocus Actuator for Active Athermalization in Embedded Vision Cameras from Sheba Microsystems Inc. was made to be used in automotive, action, drones, machine vision, security and...

Laser Research Optics line of CO2 lenses were designed to match the lasers used by sign and plaque makers. The lenses are optimized for 10.6 µm and feature focal lengths in 1.5 in. to 7.5 in....

For high-precision objective lenses, mounting single lenses in sub-cells and processing them using alignment turning has proven effective. Without requiring any additional alignment, the machined,...

What are thin-film coatings? The purpose of any optical thin-film coating is to modify the transmittance and reflectance properties of the substrate material to which they are applied. Most coatings...

To the novice or casual user of optics, the acquisition of an optical system can be a very difficult experience. Failure to understand the ground rules can result in unnecessarily high cost, late...

Lenses come in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials. They can be made of a single piece of glass or have multiple elements; their surfaces can be spherical, aspheric or cylindrical; they can be...

Optics can be contaminated in many ways. Contamination can be kept to a minimum by returning the optics to their case after use or by covering the optics for protection from the outside environment....

Precision Glass & Optics provides complete optical solutions that operate in ranges from the mid-ultraviolet (mid-UV) into the visible and out to the longwave infrared (LWIR) wavelength regions (0.2...

Anti-reflection (AR) coatings provide high transmission in the MWIR and LWIR bands. Reynard’s Dual-Band IR anti-reflection (AR) coatings achieve measured peak transmission values of over 99.5% in...

We offer custom prisms, polygons, windows, mirrors, and wedges from one source. FISBA not only has the complete production chain in-house, we can also develop entire systems built-to-spec or support...

We combine all resources for your successful micro imaging needs under one roof. We are specialists in ready-to-install, small and high-precision individual lenses and cemented elements. Our...

Ultrafast lasers enable non-contact, waste free, precise material removal. Ultrafast laser-based processes have the potential to replace traditional diamond-turning, magnetorheological finishing, and...

Nissim Asida reviews recent breakthroughs in IR zoom lens development, addressing the demanding requirements for reduced size, weight, and power (SWaP) while enabling high-resolution vision and...

Chalcogenide glasses offer an opportunity to expand the possibilities available to infrared optical designers by providing the ability to create IR optical materials with specifically designed...

Peter Kunert of MKS Ophir IR Optics explores the advantages of SWIR lenses and how they play a pivotal role in air, land, and maritime imaging, offering unparalleled visibility even in challenging...

Infrared optics refer to optical components and systems designed to manipulate and control infrared (IR) light, which lies beyond the visible spectrum. These components are crucial for various...

Germanium crystal refers to a crystalline form of the element germanium (Ge), which is a metalloid and semiconductor commonly used in various electronic and optical applications. Germanium crystals...

Chalcogenide refers to a class of compounds containing elements from group 16 of the periodic table, which includes sulfur (S), selenium (Se), and tellurium (Te). These elements are known as...

In optics and photonics, ceramics refer to advanced ceramic materials that possess unique optical properties, making them suitable for various applications involving the manipulation and control of...

Aspheres have allowed optical designers to create systems and products that push the limitations of performance across several fields. In this presentation, we will explain the various processes...

Optical coatings modify the reflectance, transmittance, and absorptive properties of optic substrates to make them much more efficient and functional. From an optical manufacturer's perspective,...

As the demand for fluorides and other high expansion materials increases, it is important to understand the risks/challenges involved with these materials and how they affect various factors such as...

From lenses to prisms, OPCO Laboratory Inc. manufactures a variety of optical products and components that can serve the needs of many applications.

Infrared optics refer to optical components and systems designed to manipulate and control IR light, which lies beyond the visible spectrum. These components are crucial for various applications in...

Optical glass refers to a type of glass specifically engineered and manufactured for use in optical components and systems, such as lenses, prisms, mirrors, and filters. Optical glass is...

Avantier Inc. is an unparalleled leader in providing innovative imaging systems solutions and optical systems solutions. We offer advance precision custom optical design, optical engineering...

ISO 9001 & ISO 13485 certified and D&B DUNS # 113515303 Shanghai Optics is an unparalleled custom system solution provider offering advance precision custom optical design, engineering,...

The LaCroix name is synonymous with quality precision optics. Since 1947, three generations of family leadership have guided LaCroix Precision Optics to become the premier precision optics...

FOCtek provides customers with all types of custom manufactured lenses, Precision Optical Components, Polarizing Optics, Prisms, Filters, Coatings, Optical Systems, Crystals, Nonlinear Crystals,...