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How to measure „Single Shot Energy“ with a thermopile detector

Gentec-EO has answers to this question: While pyroelectric detectors are the go-to choice for fast, high-repetition pulsed lasers, professionals often face a different challenge: How do you measure the energy of a single, highly intense laser pulse or a long-duration pulse? The answer lies in using a thermopile detector in Single Shot Energy (SSE) mode….

Luxinar strengthens reliable femtosecond laser supply for industrial manufacturers

Luxinar has expanded its femtosecond laser production to meet growing demands for reliable supply. With Pulsecore® femtosecond lasers, this means stable, predictable delivery within 3-4 months, even as volumes increase. This helps system integrators and machine builders to reduce project risk, maintain production schedules, and secure long-term availability for critical projects. „For many system integrators,…

Instrument Systems expands NVIS display measurement portfolio

Instrument Systems expands NVIS display measurement portfolio according to MIL-STD-3009 Instrument Systems presents its portfolio of measurement solutions for night-vision-compatible lighting and displays according to MIL-STD- 3009. These solutions offer pass/fail compliance testing, evaluation and reporting applicable for NVG-compatible lighting and displays in military and civil aviation applications. The portfolio includes calibrated hardware with MIL…

Visit Smaract at CIOE

The 27th China International Optoelectronic Exposition (CIOE 2026) will take place from September 9–11, 2026, at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center. CIOE serves as a one-stop efficient procurement platform for industry professionals to source materials, components, equipment, and solutions. It is also an ideal trade hub for precise business matching, networking, and discovering…

Pureon at CIOE

The 27th China International Optoelectronic Exposition (CIOE 2026) will take place from September 9–11, 2026, at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center. As a premier event covering the entire optoelectronics industry chain, CIOE gathers over 4,000 top exhibitors from 30+ countries and regions. Pureon is in the business of helping their customers process many…


COMPANIES

Edmund Optics GmbH

Edmund Optics GmbH

Your One-Stop Shop for Leading Brands & Trusted Partner for Customized Optics Learn how Edmund Optics services its customersthrough two specialized solutions! With over 80 years of experience, Edmund Optics® is a trusted provider of high-quality optical components and solutions, serving industries like Life Sciences, Biomedical, Industrial Inspection, Semiconductor, and R&D. The company employs 1.300+…

Larsen Equipment Design, Inc.

Larsen Equipment Design

Larsen Equipment Design was established in 1981 by a mechanical engineer with experience in optics manufacturing. The mission was to provide reliable optical fabrication machinery using readily available components, metric bearings, and redundant features to ensure reliability, accuracy and repeatability. Starting with the development of polishing machinery for single point diamond turned optics; the goal…

Technica Optical Components, LLC

Fiber Bragg Gratings (FBG), Sensors and Interrogators from Technica Optical Components

Technica is a leading developer, manufacturer, and provider of premium quality Fiber Bragg Gratings, FBG sensing arrays and cables, FBG sensors, and FBG tools and accessories. Femto Sensing International (FSI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Technica, is a leading developer, manufacturer, and provider of premium quality Optical Sensing Interrogators for monitoring FBG Sensors. The company’s…

Evochem: Excellence in thin-film materials

EVOCHEM is a leading supplier of thin-film materials and coating accessories. We understand your need for consistent quality materials. Together with our partners, we analyse raw materials upon receipt and in our production. Our entire processes are certified by the quality management systemISO 9001. Evaporation materials Our wide selection of evaporation materials comprises special mixtures,…

GESTIONE SILO s.r.l.

GESTIONE SILO s.r.l.

Customized, Precision Opto-Mechanical Components – Since 1976 GESTIONE SILO is an Italian company specialized in custom precision optics and optomechanical assembly for Space, Defense, Biomedical, Research and Industrial applications. The company was founded in 1950 and after many technical improvements, today is a leader in the production of custom optics. The headquarter is located in…

Megatech GmbH

Megacold Cryochillers – and how they meet the F-GAS regulations

High-tech manufacturers are coming under increasing pressure to conform to climate rules. Ben White, Product Manager, explains how Megatech keeps them on the right side of the regulations High-tech manufacturing – whether of semiconductor chips, optical coatings for glasses, or a range of other products – often requires the controlled environment of a vacuum chamber….

Knight Optical

Knight Optical: Precision Optics, Trusted Worldwide

For more than three decades, Knight Optical has been a leading name in the supply of premium optical components, serving customers across the photonics, scientific, defence, aerospace, medical, subsea, and industrial sectors. Trusted by engineers, researchers, and innovators worldwide, we combine technical expertise with a customer-focused approach to deliver optics that perform reliably in even…

GAD Elektronik-Komponenten Vertriebs GmbH

C-Flex Bearings: Precision Motion for Optical Systems

In the optics and photonics world, precision can’t be compromised. From laser scanners and beam-steering mirrors to telescopes and metrology instruments, even tiny mechanical errors can degrade system performance. C-Flex Bearing Company is a specialist in flexure-based pivot bearings that deliver frictionless, backlash-free motion without the use of lubrication and without wear. For optical engineers,…

ess Mikromechanik GmbH

ess Mikromechanik GmbH – simply precision

ess Mikromechanik GmbH, based in the German town of Stockach-Windegg, is in the excellent position of offering a wide range of airbearings. ess Mikromechanik GmbH was founded in 1990 with the aim of developing and manufacturing aerostatic airbearing components and devices for the manufacturing industry, and in the specialised area of measuring technology. The company’s…

Ecoclean GmbH

Ultrasonic Cleaning Machines for Precision Optics

Increasing cleanliness requirements and consistent cleaning results are common demands for precision optics. The SBS Ecoclean Group with its brands Ecoclean and UCM (Ultrasonic Cleaning Machines) offers optimized solutions ranging from in-process to final cleaning prior to coating. With the broad spectrum from aqueous, multi-stage ultrasonic cleaning processes to ultra-pure water rinsing with subsequent drying…

MICROS Optics GmbH & Co. KG

MICROS Optics. For your Success.

We transform your idea into series production: Perfection by MICROS Optics MICROS Optics manufactures and develops optical components and assemblies as well as optical and optoelectronic functional layers.MICROS Optics is a classic OEM partner for a number of renowned clients in various industrial segments and markets – wherever photonics play a crucial role, such as…

OWIS GmbH

Lasers love OWIS

Lasers love OWIS – for a reason. The wide OWIS Portfolio of optical beam handling components and positioning units are characterized by high precision and reliability. Our wide product portfolio of beam handling systems, optomechanical components as well as manual and motorized positioners offers you the perfect modular system to realize your application or laboratory…

Laser Mechanisms Europe NV

Heritage of Innovation

Founded by William G. Fredrick in 1980, Laser Mechanisms originated in Detroit, Michigan, USA to pioneer in innovative solutions for industrial laser materials processing. The modular concept of providing easy to integrate laser beam delivery components to OEMs, system integrators, laser machine builders, production companies integrating lasers including medical system builders and medical device manufacturers,…

Zünd Precision Optics AG

Zünd Precision Optics AG – World class in micro-optics

Zünd covers the entire value chain which includes optical contact bonding, grinding, lapping, polishing, faceting, coating, as well as optical gluing and assembling modules, with Swiss precision down to the tiniest detail. Zünd Precision Optics AG has been a dependable partner since 1968, providing uncoated or coated planar optical single components and planar optical assemblies…

OsTech GmbH

OsTech – precise and versatile laser drivers, TEC controllers and diode laser systems

OsTech develops and manufactures electronic control systems for laser diodes and thermoelectric coolers. OsTech also integrates laser diodes from different manufacturers to complete fibre coupled turnkey systems. OsTech provides a modular system, that can supply laser diodes and TECs at different peak current and voltage ranges. All drivers offer a great variety of control options…

LT Ultra Precision Technology GmbH

LT Ultra Precision Technology GmbH

Tailor-made ultra-precision machines and the manufacturing of metal optic components are the strong core business of LT Ultra. With more than 30 years of experience in ultra precision machining today the company is a competence center for multi-axis diamond machining. The scope of metal optics ranges from injection molds for small lenses to automotive lights,…

Instrument Systems GmbH

Instrument Systems. Your experts for light measurement solutions.

Instrument Systems GmbH, founded in Munich in 1986, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of light metrology solutions indispensable for producers of consumer electronics, AR/VR/MR displays, MicroLED wafers, VCSEL/laser diodes, automotive lighting and LED/SSL modules. All solutions benefit from our high-accuracy CAS series of spectroradiometers, widely recognized and in use worldwide. In combination with…

Elma Schmidbauer GmbH

Elma Schmidbauer GmbH

Ultrasonic Cleaning Systems for High-Purity Applications Highly specialized. Highly innovative. Simply Elma. For over 75 years, Elma has been synonymous with continuous research and pioneering innovation in ultrasonic and process technology. Our expertise lies in developing and manufacturing high-precision cleaning systems – from compact ultrasonic and steam devices to modular cleaning lines and fully customized…

Diamond GmbH

Diamond GmbH

High performance and reliable fiber optic assemblies DIAMOND is an international company headquartered in Switzerland, specializing in the development, manufacture and assembly of high-precision fiber optic components and assemblies. By using a two-component connector ferrule, together with the company’s patented Active Core Alignment process, DIAMOND is able to provide industry best Insertion Loss values. This…

Pieplow & Brandt GmbH

Pieplow & Brandt GmbH

The Pieplow & Brandt GmbH has been a manufacturer and distributor of products for the optical and glass processing industry for more than 60 years now. We are specialized and focused in the areas: Flat glass processing, fine- and precision optics, ophthalmic industry, electronics- and semiconductor industry as well as ceramic and metal industry. An…

Flexible Lasers and LED Light Sources for Industry and Science with 36 Months Warranty

Omicron-Laser has been developing, manufacturing, and distributing innovative laser and LED light sources since 1989 and is one of the leading manufacturers for demanding applications in biotechnology, microscopy, microlithography, medicine and many more. Based in Germany, Omicron is specialized in customized solutions in addition to the broad product portfolio. Product development and production comply with…

SmarAct – Your Partner for High Precision in Positioning, Automation and Metrology

With market-leading solutions in high-precision positioning, micro-automation, and metrology, SmarAct empowers researchers and innovators to achieve unprecedented levels of precision and productivity in their fields. SmarAct’s extensive product portfolio – including single-axis positioning stages, complex parallel kinematics, miniaturized robots, control systems, and advanced measurement technology – is complemented by automated micro-assembly solutions. Each solution is…

INSION GmbH

INSION GmbH

Reliable and robust monolithic Microspectrometers INSION is the leading manufacturer of monolithic microspectrometers, specializing in the development, production and sales of miniaturized spectral sensors for new OEM applications. With over 25 years of experience in microsystem technology, optics and analytical technologies the INSION core team supports customers in all aspects of applications, focusing on reliability…

Andover Corporation

Andover Corporation

50 Years of Precision and Passion For 50 years, Andover Corporation has been a trusted leader in the design, engineering, and manufacture of precision optical filters, coatings, and assemblies. From prototype development to full-scale production, Andover delivers high-performance optical solutions for applications where accuracy and reliability are non-negotiable. Its vertically integrated process – spanning design,…

Bühler Alzenau GmbH

Bühler Alzenau GmbH

As one of the world leaders in thin film technology, Bühler ­Leybold Optics, is developing and manufacturing vacuum deposition equipment for a broad range of applications. As part of Bühler Group, Bühler Leybold Optics is a globally active high-tech company, present in more than 40 countries with main production facilities in Alzenau (Germany), Beijng (China)…

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