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    Manufacturer of catalog and custom optical filters for demanding applications across the spectrum. ISO 9001 and B Corp certified.
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    Is an unparalleled leader in providing custom optical systems solutions. We offer advanced precision custom optical design, optical engineering, optical lens assembly, rapid optical...
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    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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    Spectra Viewer Phase 2
    BELLOWS FALLS, Vermont, 4/16/2025 Chroma Technology, a leader in optical filter solutions, has announced a major upgrade to its Spectra Viewer, bringing powerful new tools...
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    Chroma Technology New Packaging
      BELLOWS FALLS, Vermont, 7/12/2024 Chroma is pleased to announce an upgrade to their packaging.  This update is a transition to boxes which are 100% recyclable. Our...
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    Silicon Carbide Optics There’s a reason that silicon carbide optics are becoming more and more prevalent in the semiconductor industry as well as in aerospace, astronomy...
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    Micro prism
    Case Study Introduction: Micro Prism Micro prisms are a key technology in optics, enabling precise light manipulation at very small scales. Micro prisms are tiny optical components...
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    Manufacturing large optics comes with it own set of unique challenges.
    Sometimes bigger is just better. And when you really need a large optic, there’s no small optic that can substitute. But large optics are expensive, and not just a ...
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    Optical Domes with flange
    Introduction Optical domes, also known as dome windows, are specialized types of protection windows used in various optical detecting and imaging systems. Optical domes consist...
    Parallel and collinear configurations 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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    Introduction Optical polarization is a phenomenon where light waves oscillate in a specific direction, leading to various applications across a wide range of fields. Understanding...
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    Polarization is a fundamental property of light, crucial in optics and various applications. It involves the orientation of the electric field vector in a light wave as it propagates...
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    Optical polarization, a crucial aspect of optics, involves intricate interactions between light and matter.  While optical design typically focuses on wavelength and intensity...
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     Key Takeaways The article introduces large prisms, which are vital in scientific research, medical imaging, communication, and laser processing.  A project employing...
    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...
    UV Microarray Lens
    Micro-Optics at Avantier Avantier stands at the forefront of the Micro-Optics industry, offering original design solutions tailored to meet the unique demands of their clients...
    Principle of Flow Cytometry
    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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    Chroma Technology supplies key components for Raman spectroscopy A set of optical interference filters used in Raman spectroscopy must perform cohesively as a unit to successfully...
    Optical Coating at Avantier
    Explore the art and science of optical coatings with Avantier in our latest YouTube video. As leaders in applying thin films to optical components, we delve into the intricacies...

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