Proposed multi-billion dollar and euro packages look set to increase uptake of leading-edge lithography, including for photonic technologies, finds Andy Extance
Fibre optics
Nanoscribe launches Quantum X align
Nanoscribe, is debuting the Quantum X align, a new high-performance 3D printer at the Photonics West Conference and Exhibition. The Quantum X align is the first 3D printer with 3D alignment capabilities that enables the printing of freeform microoptical elements directly onto optical fibres and photonic chips, as the company aims to set new standards in the design and fabrication of microoptical elements.
LEJ || System Partner in Photonics
LEJ is your provider of high-performance Illumination as well as Power Electronic solutions in the fields of Microscopy, Analytics, Semiconductor, Industry and Medical Technology.
Enhanced-performance PM fibres for fibre optic gyroscopes
Fibercore, a UK developer and manufacture of specialty optical fibers, has announced the release of two, enhanced-performance PM fibers developed specifically for next generation fibre optic gyroscopes
FGC-GT and FGC-GS
The new FGC-G range of high speed automated measuring systems from Arden Photonics enables optical fibre manufacturers to quickly assess the geometry of their products
Fiber to Fiber Coupler
A new Fiber to Fiber Coupler (FFC) from Coherent enables the use of replaceable, process fibre optic cables so that integral components of the fibre laser are not exposed to opto-mechanical damage
ModeStrip
Laser Components has introduced ModeStrip assemblies for effective transmission of high-power laser light through optical fibres
RQB fibre optic cables
Coherent has introduced a fibre-to-fibre coupler and RQB fibre optic cables
Thulium doped fibre optic components
A new range of Thulium doped fibre optic components from Coherent | Nufern enables construction of fiber lasers and oscillators operating at ~ 2 µm with higher output power than was previously possible
Heraeus Noblelight GmbH
Photonics-based solutions from UV to IR.
Worldwide, the first address for productive lighting solutions from ultraviolet to infrared. We offer well-engineered, reliable and customer-optimized light systems.
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