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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…
Single Mode Fiber Coupled Butterfly Package
From spectroscopy to defense, IPS has the right laser diode solution to meet your needs. The IPS wavelength stabilized single-mode fiber coupled laser diode features high output power with ultra-narrow spectral bandwidth and a diffraction limited or multimode output beam. Features
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
optoSiC® optics for HIGH-END LASER PROCESSES
Exceptional ceramic solutions for demanding Laser Applications optoSiC, a division of the MERSEN Group, develops and manufactures innovative high-performance optics in Silicon carbide (SiC) optoSiC+ material from 3mm to 500mm apertures for single pair consumption with a range of high reflective coatings. Our standard Galvo portfolio covers sizes ranging from 3 to 100 mm, and…
Pureon – New State-of-the-Art Polishing Slurries. Decades of expertise in every perfected surface.
Pureon is in the business of helping our customers process many types of materials. We offer technical assistance and consumables for slicing, grinding, lapping, polishing, and cleaning. With over seventy years of experience, we are a valuable resource for manufacturers developing new processes, or improving their existing processes. OPW – This water-soluble, ready-to-use diamond suspension…
Solutions from Materion Balzers Optics
Materion Balzers Optics is a global leader in optical thin film coating solutions. We are the preferred partner for providing innovative optical coatings and solutions for over 70 years. From the UV through the Far IR, we custom manufacturer and supply precision optical filters and coatings. As a high-tech company with 5 production sites worldwide, our focus…
Optical Interference Filters and Holographic Diffraction Gratings by SPECTROGON
A world-leading manufacturer with decades of expertise supplying superior optical filters and holographic diffraction gratings for high-demand applications. Optical Interference Filters SPECTROGON designs and manufactures thin film filters supporting various high-demand applications including gas analysis, thermal imaging, defense/surveillance, gas/flame detection, process control, power distribution, medical, automotive, semiconductor, environmental monitoring, distance measurement, scanning system, food/beverage and…
Development & Production of Optoelectronics
Development & Production of Optoelectronics AEMtec is a global acting specialist for the development and production of a variety of precision optoelectronic products, including components, subsystems, modules and complete systems. Precision optoelectronic products include Optical Assemblies, Micro-Optics, Imaging Arrays, VCSEL Assemblies, Sensor Systems, Optical MEMs, Hybrid Electronic Assemblies, Active and Passive Alignment. With our broad…
IMT – Where Optics meets Microfluidics
IMT Masken und Teilungen AG comprises profound experience in the design and manufacturing of micro- and nanostructures on and in glass. In close cooperation with our partners and customers we offer leading edge foundry services in the field of micro-optical components and microfluidic chips/consumables. We provide design support starting at the early development stage all…
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,…
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…
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….
advanced fiber tools GmbH
customized medical solutions advanced fiber tools GmbH is your reliable partner for high-quality fiber optic products, especially developed for medical and scientific applications. Driven by the highest quality standards and a spirit of innovation, we manufacture customized solutions precisely tailored to the needs of our customers. Our company operates a process-oriented quality management system in…
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
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)…
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…
SPECTARIS – German Industry Association for Optics, Photonics, Analytical and Medical Technologies
SPECTARIS is the German industry association for the high-tech medium-sized business sector and representative body in the areas of Photonics, Medical Technology, Analytical, Bio and Laboratory Technology, and Consumer Optics. Innovation and growth characterise these industry sectors and their about 300,000 strong workforce. Technologies developed here are used in almost all branches of industry, making…
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…
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…
CHUO Precision Industrial Co., Ltd.
Microscopy Products & Precision Positioning Technologies Since 1955, based on our original branded industrial microscope “Tool Scope”, we have been actively engaged in designing, manufacturing and providing the optical measuring systems. Tool Scope, Velnus, Zoom lens, Manual stage and MSS (Micro scanning Stage) Tool Scope and Zoom lens Compact size zoom microscope Ultra-Long working distance…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
CeramOptec® – the leading fiber optics specialist
With more than 35 years of experience in photonics, we combine precise engineering know-how, production excellence, and a customer-oriented mindset to deliver high-performance specialty fiber solutions. Our product portfolio spans from bare fibers to fully assembled fiber cables, bundles and custom assemblies. Our core expertise lies in all silica-based, multimode optical fibers for ultraviolet (UV),…
mechOnics ag – Competence in micropositioning
mechOnics ag, a German company founded in 2003, is specialized in development, production and sales of systems for micro- and nano-positioning applications. These systems are driven by a new developed, innovative piezo inertial drive, which combines high resolution in the nm-range with large travels up to 50 mm. Together with piezo controllers with very low…
IMOS – Your manufacturer of optical components
IMOS Gubela GmbH has been developing and producing optics for industry, science and research in optics made of synthetic material and metal for more than 30 years. IMOS Gubela GmbH is a producer of optics based in southern Germany with in-house research, development, measuring technology and production. Hundreds of ultra-precision optics leave the company in…
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…
