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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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Manufacturer of catalog and custom optical filters for demanding applications across the spectrum. ISO 9001 and B Corp certified.
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Shanghai Optics is an unparalleled custom optical engineering solution provider offering custom optical manufacturing, design and engineering services.
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Avantier is a vertically integrated leader in high-precision custom optics, delivering end-to-end solutions for complex optical challenges. From prototyping to full-scale production...
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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 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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Laser-Induced Damage Threshold
I. Laser-Induced Damage Threshold: Concept, Mechanism, and Technical Importance   1. Definition of Laser-Induced Damage Threshold (LIDT) Laser-Induced Damage Threshold (LIDT...
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Space-Qualified Optical Sensors
The Role of Optical Systems in Enhancing ADCS Performance for Small Satellite Platforms Attitude Determination and Control Systems (ADCS) are essential for maintaining the precise...
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Case Study Wide Field Space Imaging
Wide Field Space Imaging Project Overview Meeting the growing demand for large-area Earth observation requires optical systems that combine wide field of view, high...
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Precise Angles Control the Path of Light Controlling light for image and beam manipulation requires meticulous attention to angular precision, surface quality, and material selection...
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Trends in Space-Based Telescopes: From SmallSat Payloads to Deep Space Observatories Emerging Needs: Freeform Optics, SiC Mirrors, Lightweight Designs As space exploration advances...
High-Precision Silicon Carbide (SiC) Mirrors by Avantier | Advanced Optics for Space & Defense
Discover the unmatched performance of Silicon Carbide (SiC) Mirrors, engineered by Avantier for precision and reliability in the most demanding environments. SiC mirrors are revolutioni...
High-Precision Optical Design for Wide Spectrum Star Trackers | Avantier
Avantier delivers advanced optical system design for wide-spectrum star trackers—enabling high-precision spacecraft attitude determination. We specialize in custom optics for ...
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Overview As the demand for infrared imaging grows across defense, industrial, and smart applications, the challenge of maintaining stable imaging performance across temperature...
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Looking for high-performance optical lamination solutions for advanced optical components? Avantier provides full engineering support—from substrate selection ...
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Modern optical systems are increasingly deployed in harsh environments, from the vacuum of outer space and high-radiation zones to settings with extreme thermal volatility. These...
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Why Custom Optics Matter in Wavefront Sensors Standard optical components often fall short in demanding wavefront sensing applications. Custom-designed optics enable significant...
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Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) has emerged as a powerful, non-invasive imaging technique that delivers real-time cross-sectional views of biological tissues with micrometer...
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Why Surface Measurement is Crucial for High-Precision Optics In the demanding realm of high-precision optics, the quest for optimal performance leaves no room for imperfection...
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Introduction Wide-angle thermal imaging lenses are advanced optical components designed to capture a broad field of view in thermal imaging applications. Unlike traditional narrow...
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Diffuse Optical Tomography (DOT) is a medical imaging technique that uses NIR light to measure the optical properties of translucent or semi-translucent biological tissue. That...
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Microlens arrays are composed of multiple lens cells arranged on a glass, polymer, or metal substrate in 1D or 2D patterns. They are designed to manipulate light precisely, serving...

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