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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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    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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    Laservision USA

    Laservision is a trusted worldwide supplier of high-quality laser safety products, technology and training to industries ranging from medicine to the military. Wherever lasers...
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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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    CASTECH Inc

    Develops, manufactures and markets nonlinear optical crystals, laser crystals, laser optics and laser components. Products are widely used in the field of laser and optical communicatio...

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    Aspheric Lenses

    Avantier Inc
    Aspheric Lenses Solutions An aspheric lens is an optical lens with a non spherical surface profile; its surfaces are not portions of a sphere or cylinder. There are many types...
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    What’s the Difference Between a Fisheye and a Wide-Angle Lens?

    Avantier Inc
    Both fisheye and wide-angle lenses are used in situations that need a wide field of vision. Either one provides an extensive visual angle. So, what distinguishes one from the ...
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    Lens Centering and Beveling

    Avantier Inc
    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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    Features and Applications of IR Lenses

    Avantier Inc
    In order to ensure the seamless functioning of a high-performance optical system, it is essential to establish a foundation comprising suitable mechanical components that are ...
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    Advancements in Infrared Lens Design and Assemblies for Advanced Imaging Technologies

    Avantier Inc
    Infrared lens design and assemblies are crucial in the development of advanced imaging and sensing technologies. These technologies have found widespread use in a variety of application...
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    Lens Grinding and Polishing

    Avantier Inc
    Avantier Inc. offers a wide range of materials, cutting-edge equipment, and optic and component capabilities for custom or OEM optics and components. With over 50 years of expertise...
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    Case Study: Infrared Lens Design

    Avantier Inc
    Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Case Study: Infrared Lens Design for Scientific EquipmentAt Avantier we offer Design for Manufacturing (DFM services), optimizing product design...
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    Case Study: Objective Lens Design

    Avantier Inc
    Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Case Study: Objective Lens Design for Trapping and Imaging Single AtomsAt Avantier we offer Design for Manufacturing (DFM services), optimizing ...
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    What is a Concave Lens?

    Shanghai Optics Inc
    Concave lenses are one of the many lenses used in optics. They help create some of the most important equipment you use in your everyday life. These lenses come in various types...
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    What is a Convex Lens?

    Shanghai Optics Inc
    A convex lens is used in cameras, telescopes, microscopes, and other essential gadgets, but you might not know what it is or how it works. This article will explain what a convex...
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    Features and Applications of IR Lenses

    Avantier Inc
    In order to ensure the seamless functioning of a high-performance optical system, it is essential to establish a foundation comprising suitable mechanical components that are ...
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    When should I consider Reverse Engineering a lens?

    Shanghai Optics Inc
    Our customers ask us this question often. Because redesigning lens assemblies involves incomplete materials, tolerance, and performance information, some find it a daunting process...
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    What is Optical Design? and Why is Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) so important?

    Shanghai Optics Inc
    Optical design is the process of studying application requirements and designing optical systems to meet specific needs of optical instruments. The entire system may include optics...
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    Infrared (IR) Lenses

    Avantier Inc
    An IR lens is an optical lens designed to collimate, focus, or collect infrared light. At Avantier Inc., we produce high performance IR Optics such as IR lenses for use with near...
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    Reverse Optical Engineering Case Studies from Avantier

    Avantier Inc
    At Avantier, we are our proud of our track history in assisting customers to solve problems using reverse optical engineering. Here are three case studies.Case Study 1: Reverse...
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    Germanium lenses

    Avantier Inc
    Germanium lenses are a type of optical lenses that are crafted from polished germanium material. These lenses possess exceptional durability and resistance to corrosion, making...
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    Why are Aspheric Lenses Significant?

    Avantier Inc
    Aspheric lenses play a crucial role in various applications by reducing visual imperfections and delivering clearer images. They are highly valued in different fields. Larger ...
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    Aspheric Lens Basic Knowledge

    Shanghai Optics Inc
    What is an Aspherical Lens?A spherical surface is defined by a single radius of curvature. Aspherical lenses have at least one surface that is not spherical. Optical Engineers...
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    Telecentric Lenses

    Shanghai Optics Inc
    Telecentric Lenses are widely used in metrology instruments, laser marking systems, and AOI (Automatic Optical Inspection) machines. Here’s a 360 view of one of our custom Telecentric...
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    Learning Optics with Austin: Lesson 17 – Quantitative Descriptions of a Lens

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    In theory, the entire lens would be up to the qualifications set by the customer. After all, if a customer ordered a 150mm lens, the whole 150mm lens should be up to specification...
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    Measuring Aspheres in a 3-D World White Paper

    LaCroix Precision Optics
    DOWNLOAD NOWWhat's Included:This white paper provides an essential practical guide on the benefits of 3-D measurements of aspheres as well as a couple of real-world manufacturing...
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    LaCroix Precision Optics Overview Video

    LaCroix Precision Optics
    This is the overview of our many capabilities here at LaCroix Precision Optics. LaCroix Precision Optics specializes in spherical lenses, achromats, aspheres, windows, wedges,...

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