Micro-LAM Joins Precision Advancement Center of Excellence

During its Annual General Meeting 2023, the European Photonics Industry Consortium (EPIC) confirmed the selection of Shahida Imani, CEO of Chromacity, to its board of directors. Imani is a chartered...

Policymakers and appointed officials outlined many of the U.S. government’s foremost priorities in science and technology, joining with leaders from the photonics sector in Washington, D.C.,...

Airbus Helicopters will use 3D printers from TRUMPF to manufacture components for its helicopters, as well as for aircraft from the parent company Airbus, as the aerospace company expands its...

Fusion energy technology developer Tokamak Energy is working on laser measurement technology crucial to controlling the extreme conditions inside future fusion power plants. The company is testing a...

The Twin Table System from eurolaser GmbH is a laser processing solution developed to fulfill requirements in the processing of adhesive films among other applications. The system uses a permanent...

The Metrios 332 from Metrios is an optical measuring machine for metrology applications on the shop floor. The machine provides a wide measuring range of 300 mm × 300 mm X-Y with a part passage...

SCANLAB’s SCANmotionControl is a trajectory planning software for scan systems, designed to accurately track dynamic-limited setpoints. Through the simultaneous adjustment of laser power and...

AT’s AT Solution Package is designed as an all-in-one solution for users of AT 3D sensors and infrared cameras. The Software Development Kit combines all previous software features in one place...

Aspheric surfaces are powerful tools that combine the optical corrections of multiple lenses into a single element (Figure 1) and affect performance in ways that spherical optics cannot. For example,...

With the understanding of aspheric lens manufacturing provided in part one of this article, designers have the tools to optimize their aspheres; the next step is to understand how to specify and...

An interferometer is an instrument that compares the position or surface structure of two objects. The basic two-beam division of amplitude interferometer components consists of a light source, a...

When purchasing an industrial laser system, the astute buyer will look for a Class 1 laser product — a system where the laser beam hazard is completely enclosed and there is no potential laser...

This article outlines the various factors which contribute to the successful manufacturing of vacuum windows. The understanding and use of cutting-edge technology, quality control via...

Specifications for illumination systems for biomedical imaging and industrial metrology generally converge on spectral, spatial and temporal light output characteristics. This article describes some...

Rapid technological advancements are transforming traditional manufacturing. Modern data science is driving ‘smart manufacturing,’ changing how processes are developed, monitored, and assessed. Smart...

Dan Bukaty Jr., President of Precision Glass & Optics discusses why a flexible approach to material selection in the manufacturing process is important to help protect optics manufacturing lead times...

Part 2 of the 2021 Freeform Optics Series Freeform optics can be manufactured by ultraprecision machining processes such as multi-axis diamond turning, diamond milling, and diamond grinding....

Following a brief introduction, professor Jannick Rolland will discuss the historical context and applications for freeform optics. She will then present mathematical descriptions and the latest...

One of the most challenging decisions when designing a scientific imaging setup is determining the best possible CMOS sensor for the job. The origin of this challenge stems from the fact that imaging...

This webinar will discuss ultraprecision machines for optics, covering aspects of machine design, related software development, inline automated metrology, and hybrid processes. The presenter will...

Optical manufacturing tools and machinery encompass a wide range of equipment, instruments, and systems used in the fabrication, shaping, finishing, and testing of optical components and systems....

Diamond turning, also known as diamond machining or diamond cutting, is a precision machining process used to produce high-quality optical surfaces and components with extremely tight tolerances. It...

Diamond turning refers to a precision machining process used to produce complex optical components, particularly lenses and mirrors, from materials such as metals, plastics, and crystalline materials...

Freeform optics refers to the design and fabrication of optical surfaces that do not follow traditional symmetric shapes, such as spheres or aspheres. Unlike standard optical components with...

Multiple Single Point Diamond Turning (SPDT) projects that Diverse Optics has worked on.

Organized jointly by SPIE and the American Precision Optics Manufacturers Association, Optifab 2017 will be held Oct. 16-19 at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center in Rochester, N.Y. This...

Telecentric Lenses are widely used in metrology instruments, laser marking systems, and AOI (Automatic Optical Inspection) machines. Here’s a 360 view of one of our custom Telecentric Lenses which...

Lattice Materials is the world’s leading manufacturer of silicon and germanium parts. With over 30,000 sq ft of space and capabilities ranging from crystal growth to polishing and even thin-film...

Diamond-turned optics refer to optical components fabricated through the diamond turning process. In this process, a cutting tool with a diamond tip is used to precisely shape the material into the...

Optical manufacturing tools and machinery encompass a wide range of equipment, instruments, and systems used in the fabrication, shaping, finishing, and testing of optical components and systems....

Manufacturer of diamond-turned IR optics, metal mirrors, germanium (Ge) and silicon (Si) aspheric and diffractive optics, parabolic and off-axis mirrors, spherical and achromatic lenses, prisms,...

SCHNEIDER designs and manufactures precision CNC equipment for optics fabrication and testing. Committed to “Fascination for Innovation,” SCHNEIDER’s pioneering technology enables...

The Optical Engineering Experts® Optikos designs and manufactures metrology products for measuring and assuring optical image quality; and provides optical engineering design, development,...

Lambda Research Optics, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of laser optics with high power thin-film coatings and high precision fabrications. Lambda serves a wide range of industries, such as Biotech,...