White Papers

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How PI's FMPA Photonic Alignment Technology Enabled an Industry - and Will Benefit Yours
June 9, 2026
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This paper reviews advances in precision motion control for photonics alignment and laser material processing, highlighting micro-hole drilling, new control algorithms, and hybrid...
June 4, 2026
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Learn how laser performance affects food inspection, measurement, and sorting systems, and how predictive maintenance can support uptime, reliability, and process consistency ...
May 11, 2026
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Case Study: Custom Objective Design for Ultracold Atom Quantum Research
Advanced quantum experiments often push well beyond the operating limits of conventional optical components. In ultracold atom systems, microscope objectives must satisfy not ...
May 8, 2026
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Maximizing laser processing throughput without sacrificing precision is possible. Learn how machine design factors like stiffness and control system bandwidth achieve the speed...
May 7, 2026
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Aspheric metrology is more than a measurement — it's a decision. LaCroix's latest white paper breaks down 2D vs. 3D metrology, correction tools, and real-world case studies to...
May 7, 2026
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As laser power increases in industrial laser systems, one question becomes more important: How much useful energy is actually reaching the workpiece? That is where understanding...
May 6, 2026
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The choice of detector is critical to the success of the application. As with many things in engineering, however, there’s no one perfect detector for photon counting, just the...
May 5, 2026
Courtesy of Avantier Inc
Submeter High Resolution Optical Payload
Technological Heritage & Safeguard Measures Our development process is rooted in a mature industrial chain and extensive flight heritage. We utilize a “design-for-success...
April 6, 2026
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Debunk the myth that custom optical filters must be costly. This guide breaks down the high, medium, and low cost drivers of custom filter design, helping you optimize performance...
March 10, 2026
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Case Study: Ultra-Lightweight Large-Aperture Mirrors
Introduction In the rapidly evolving sectors of Earth observation, astronomical research, and deep-space exploration, the demand for high-resolution imaging systems has reached...
Feb. 6, 2026
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Case Study: Custom Germanium Lens Production for Low-Visibility Applications
Project Background: Germanium Lens for Low-Visibility Applications A client approached us to develop a custom germanium lens designed for use in low-visibility environments...
Feb. 2, 2026
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Read this ebook to see 2 real-world examples of how organizations in the field of photonics are using COMSOL Multiphysics® to streamline development.
Jan. 7, 2026
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A Fixed Focal Length Lens Solution for Helicopter Aerial Photography Lens
When aircraft such as helicopters or drones operate in turbulent, vibration-rich environments, capturing sharp, stable, high-resolution images becomes a true test of optical engineering...
Dec. 5, 2025
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Ultrafast lasers enable rapid cancer diagnosis with simultaneous two- and three-photon imaging.
Oct. 15, 2025
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Unlock the science behind the world's fastest data. From the photophone's dawn to modern WDM systems, master the core principles of fiber optics and future-proof your communication...
Oct. 10, 2025
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Is Your Healthcare Data Center Built for the Demands of Tomorrow?
Oct. 1, 2025
Courtesy of Avantier Inc
Case Study: Endoscopic Otoscope Lens
Advancing Endoscopic Otoscope Lens Manufacturing in Biomedical Engineering Avantier delivers high-precision medical device machining and assembly solutions tailored ...
Sept. 26, 2025
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High-Precision Infrared Objective Lenses for Analytical Instruments
Project Background Avantier partnered with a leading scientific instrumentation company to design, produce, and supply High-Precision Infrared Objective Lenses. These custom optical...
Sept. 22, 2025
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Case Study Precision MgF₂ Hyper Spherical Dome for Airborne Optical Systems
Project Background: Large-Aperture Infrared Dome for Airborne Systems A defense industry customer approached us to evaluate the feasibility of producing a large-format infrared...
Sept. 15, 2025
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Laser reliability is critical to ensuring precision, uptime, and safety in a wide range of industries. This whitepaper will examine how lasers perform over time, the impact of...
Sept. 9, 2025
Courtesy of Avantier Inc
Engineering a Custom Underwater Lens Assembly for Subsea Imaging
Project Overview: Engineering a Custom Underwater Lens Assembly for Subsea Imaging A leading provider of subsea imaging solutions approached Avantier to develop a ...
Sept. 8, 2025
Provided by Chroma Technology Corp
Chroma - Sputtered Coatings for Space-Based Optical Systems
In satellite communications (SatCom), precision and reliability are critical to maintaining clear signals and optimizing system performance. At Chroma Technology, we design and...
Sept. 5, 2025
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Case Study-Enhancing Medical Laser Systems with Germanium Meniscus Lenses
Project Background: Germanium Meniscus Lenses for Medical Laser Systems A global leader in medical laser technology, renowned for its cutting-edge surgical and diagnostic systems...
Sept. 5, 2025
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Laser power and energy measurements in high vacuum conditions are required in semiconductor, high energy physics, and space missions. But challenges need to be addressed, including...
Aug. 25, 2025