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Tuesday, November 29, 2016
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November 2016
Bi-monthly product-focused newsletter with highlights from the latest issue of Photonics Showcase. Use the Request Info links below to ask for more information about these products, or visit Photonics.com/rssc.
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Precision Electroformed Optics
From: Optiforms Inc.
Electroforming is a versatile manufacturing technique used to produce precision optical components. Electroforming allows Optiforms to deliver complex forms with extremely close tolerances and a high degree of control, precision and reliability. Using either reusable or disposable mandrels, and materials such as nickel or copper, we accurately replicate thin- or thick-walled components ranging from 1 mm to 1 meter.
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Leybold Optics Helios 800
From: Buhler Leybold Optics, Advanced Materials Div.
The Helios series is a high-precision, high-yield platform for demanding optical filters. Helios is optimized for maximum repeatability, throughput and productivity. The PARMS process technology allows for precise control of very thin layers at atomic scale, resulting in extremely high process stability.
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New High-Speed Laser Wavelength Meter
Bristol Instruments Inc.
Bristol Instruments has introduced the model 871, a laser wavelength meter that measures the absolute wavelength of pulsed and CW lasers at a rate as high as 1 kHz. The system’s accuracy is ± 1 part per million, guaranteed by automatic calibration with a built-in wavelength standard.
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High-Load, Precision Hexapod
Aerotech Inc.
Aerotech’s HEX500-350HL hexapod is ideal for applications in x-ray diffraction, sensor testing, high-force device manipulation, synchrotron sample or optics adjustment, semiconductor manufacturing and inspection, or satellite sensor testing. The HEX500-350HL provides ± 0.5-µm linear/± 2.5-µrad angular positioning accuracy, and 20-nm linear/0.2-µrad angular positioning resolution.
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Hard-Coated Narrowband Filters
Andover Corporation
Andover offers first-surface, plasma-deposited, hard-coated narrowband filters on Borosilicate glass. These filters do not utilize absorbing filter glasses, making them suitable for high-temperature applications. Steep transitions from high-peak transmissions to OD4 blocking. Available at wavelenghts from 334 to 1550 nm, including all major laser lines and atomic absorption lines. Mounted in black anodized aluminum rings for protection and identification.
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New Silicon Photomultipliers
Hamamatsu Corporation
Hamamatsu’s newest series of Multi-Pixel Photon Counters (a type of silicon photomultiplier) employs a through-hole electrode called TSV, which eliminates the need for wire bonding. These devices can be tiled with very small gaps between each detector. Other features include low crosstalk, low afterpulsing, high gain...
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Everstill™ Vibration Cancellation Platform
TMC
TMC’s Everstill™ K-400 compact, bench-top platform isolates ultra-precision instruments from building floor vibration, enabling higher resolution and more precise measurements. Designed for maximum low-frequency performance, Everstill excels in the critical 1- to 10-Hz range where precision instruments tend to be most sensitive. It is ideal for optical microscopes, SPMs and metrology instruments. TMC is a unit of AMETEK Ultra Precision Technologies.
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Thin Films and Optical Assembly
Applied Optics Center (AOC)
The Applied Optics Center has been and continues to be one of the preeminent suppliers of laser blocking and absorbing filters as well as optical assemblies to both the U.S. military and commercial industry.
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Ultra Precise Piezo-Z Axis Stage
Applied Scientific Instrumentation Inc.
Applied Scientific Instrumentation’s (ASI) Ultra Precise Piezo-Z focusing stage has been specifically designed to provide a high-resolution, and highly repeatable, means of controlling the X, Y and Z position of the microscope stage. The XY axes derive their precise control through the use of closed-loop DC servomotors employing high-resolution rotary encoders for positioning feedback.
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Laser Seeker Test System LTS-1200
Photodigm Inc.
Seeker systems used in laser-guided weapons must undergo rigorous testing to simulate the approach to target. Working under SBIR contracts from the U.S. Air Force, Photodigm has developed a family of coding-format agile semi-active laser test systems to meet stringent customer requirements. Photodigm LTS products are currently being used in multiple laser-guided weapons programs.
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Optical Laboratory Equipment
Terahertz Technologies Inc.
Terahertz Technologies Inc. manufactures a variety of U.S.-made products for your optical laboratory needs. We offer O/E converters in bandwidths from DC to 20 GHz and E/O/E fiber optic, lab grade links. We have a Phase-Locked-Loop Optical Chopper with direct digital synthesis to provide crystal controlled accuracy.
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Precision Polymer Optics
GS Plastic Optics
GS Plastic Optics works with executives and program managers to solve complex optical challenges. We manufacture high-performance injection molded polymer optics specifically designed to help customers improve their competitiveness and market share.
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Mini “All-in-One” Beam Steering
New Scale Technologies Inc.
The easy, all-in-one solution for beam steering! Rotary microstages feature built-in controllers for smallest size and elegant simplicity. Familiar galvo form factor, but only 12-mm diameter INCLUDING closed-loop controller. Accepts high-level motion commands from your system processor via I2C, SPI, UART or analog servo interface. No other electronics needed. One-axis and two-axis beam steering developers’ kits available now.
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Sapphire Wave Plates
Meller Optics, Inc.
Meller Optics sapphire wave plates for Er:YAG and holmium lasers extend polarization into the infrared and provide superior damage resistance to quartz and mica. They are available from 0.3 to 4.7 µm and, for Er:YAG and holmium lasers, at 2.94 and 2.10 µm, respectively.
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FiberMaxHP Photonics Alignment Platform
Aerotech Inc.
The FiberMaxHP is a second-generation 3-6 axis photonics alignment platform built on Aerotech ANT nanopositioning stages. It meets the demanding needs of critical photonics alignment in an automated, 24/7 production environment. It is capable of minimum incremental motion down to 2 nm coupled with speeds to 400 mm/s to meet the challenges of aligning next-generation photonics packages.
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IntelliTune™ Temperature Control
Wavelength Electronics Inc.
Our new TC LAB Series of temperature controllers with IntelliTune™ is available up to 10 A with 15 V compliance and stability of 0.0009 °C. These intuitive touchscreen instruments are ideal for benchtop or rack-mount research.
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PC-Controlled Variable Coupler
Evanescent Optics Inc.
The Model 905(P)-M is a variable-ratio fiber coupler; the ratio can be remotely controlled with a PC through a USB port. Available in SM, non-PM and PM versions, it operates over wavelengths from 590 nm to 2 µm. Standard coupling range is from 0 to 99%; other ranges are available.
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USB-Rotator
Picard Industries
Picard’s USB-Rotator offers a compact, efficient and simple method of remotely rotating an optical element. For use with polarizing filters, wave plates or any other 1.0-in. (25-mm) optic. The Rotator provides a USB-powered method of positional control unmatched in size, simplicity and cost. The system comes complete...
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