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Avantier Inc

Is an unparalleled leader in providing custom optical systems solutions. We offer advance precision custom optical design, optical engineering, optical lens assembly, rapid optical...
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Shanghai Optics Inc

Shanghai Optics is an unparalleled custom optical engineering solution provider offering custom optical manufacturing, design and engineering services.
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LASEROPTIK GmbH

LASEROPTIK manufactures high LIDT laser optics and coatings from VUV to IR for industry, medicine and scientific research. LASEROPTIK employs more than 40 coating machines with...
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Universe Kogaku America Inc

Universe Kogaku designs and manufactures precision assembled optics including UV quartz lenses, CCD and CMOS lenses, CCTV and diode laser lenses, and hi-res lenses.
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Chroma Technology Corp

Manufacturer of catalog and custom optical filters for demanding applications across the spectrum. ISO 9001 and B Corp certified.
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LaCroix Precision Optics

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, independent...

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Exploring Optical Quality: Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) Testing

Exploring Optical Quality: Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) Testing Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) stands as a pivotal metric in optics and image quality assessment. It ...
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Flow Cytometry Part 3: Improving Signal-to-Noise Ratio in Flow Cytometer Optics

Key Takeaways: Flow cytometry is a method for studying cells using fluorescent tagging and optical analysis as they flow past a laser. Improving the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR...
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Ensuring Precision in Optical Surface Accuracy

Ensuring Precision in Optical Surface Accuracy Optical surface accuracy plays a pivotal role in achieving the desired performance of optical components, delineating the variance...
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Customized Optics in Flow Cytometry

In this article, we’ll delve into the benefits of customizing optical components such as lenses, filters, mirrors, beamsplitters, polarization optics, optical system integration...
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Avantier's Photonics West 2024 Highlights

Experience the forefront of photonics technology with Avantier! We're delighted to have connected with you at the Photonics West Exhibition. Your insights and discussions about...
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Custom Optics vs Off-the-Shelf Optics

Embark on a journey with Adam and Morgan from Avantier as they dissect the difference between custom optics and off-the-shelf optics. Learn how off-the-shelf optics offer quick...
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Exploring the World of Optics: Physical, Geometric & Quantum Optics

The study of optics offers a fascinating journey into the intricate behavior and characteristics of light, unraveling its interactions with matter and the construction of instruments...
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Satisloh SPS-200

Welcome to Avantier, your partner in optical solutions for over five decades. Explore precision optics in our latest video featuring the cutting-edge Satisloh SPS-200. Witness...
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LUPHOScan 420

Welcome to Avantier, your esteemed partner in optical solutions for over five decades. With a legacy of expert knowledge, we invite you to delve into the realm of precision optics...
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Flow Cytometry Part1: Illuminating Cellular Diversity and Analysis

Flow cytometry is a revolutionary technique that enables the comprehensive analysis of cells or particles in a high-throughput manner. By harnessing the principles of hydrodynamic...
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Lens Milling and Grinding

Explore the art of precision optics with Avantier, your trusted optical solutions provider. With over 50 years of expertise, we offer a wide range of materials, cutting-edge production...
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MRF Polishing

Welcome to Avantier, your esteemed partner in optical solutions for over five decades. With a legacy of expert knowledge, we invite you to delve into the realm of precision optics...
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Custom Optics

Custom Optics and Custom Optical ComponentsAvantier Inc. offers a wide range of materials, cutting edge equipment, and optic and component capabilities for custom or OEM optics...
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Germanium Products

Avantier Inc. pioneers in Germanium Lenses, offering a diverse array of optics enhanced with anti-reflection coatings. Tailored for thermal imaging and FTIR spectroscopy, these...
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Introduction to Reverse Engineering

Reverse optical engineering, also known as reverse engineering in optics, is the process of taking an existing optical component or system, analyzing it, and replicating it to...
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Avantier Introduction

Avantier Inc. is an unparalleled leader in providing custom optical systems solutions. We offer advance precision custom optical design, optical engineering, optical lens assembly...
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IR Bandpass Filters & AR Coatings

Reynard continues to push the performance of infrared filters.
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Shanghai Optics Introduction & Factory Tour

Shanghai Optics is a leading global custom optics manufacturer and optical solution provider with more than 60 years of experience. Our experienced engineering team possesses ...
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Deep Dive into Optics: Optical Tolerances

Manufacturing optical tolerances are important factors that impact both performance and cost of an optical component or system. Optical components commonly require tighter optical...
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Deep Dive into Optics: Surface Accuracy

Surface accuracy is the measurement of the deviation between the actual shape and the intended shape of an optical surface.Surface Accuracy: reference vs. actual shape comparisonSurface...
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Learning Optics with Austin: Lesson 10 – Interference

Besides explaining rainbows, why model light as a wave? The particle model of light is usually drawn with a particle traveling as a ray. Just by staring at a candle or light bulb...
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Freeform Optics

Freeform Optics OverviewA freeform optical component is not symmetric around its optical axis. It provides some attractive features to optical designers to correct multiple aberrations...