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Cerium Oxide Supply and Industry Resilience

Posted by Steve Rowe on Apr 08, 2025

Learn more about the growing concerns around the global availability of cerium oxide, a critical polishing compound used in precision optics manufacturing.

Photonics West 2025

Posted by Steve Rowe on Feb 06, 2025

The Esco optics team at SPIE Photonics West 2025. An excellent opportunity for us to showcase our custom optical components capabilities and connect with industry professionals, partners, and potential clients.

Robotic Beveling Machine

Posted by Steve Rowe on Nov 18, 2024

Esco invests in a robotic solution for precision beveled optics. The OptiPro Systems Revel™ is a automated machine that produces beveled edges within 0.001 thousanths.

Laser grade vs. commercial grade optics

Posted by Mike Vergo on Oct 29, 2024

Learn about the key distinctions between laser-grade optics versus commercial-grade optics their applications and manufacturing. Both phrases are often but carry some misconceptions. In this blog, we jot it all out to make it easy to absorb.

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Robotics, AI, and optics how does it all come together?

Posted by Steve Rowe on Sep 09, 2024

Robots are helping advance efficiencies in warehouse environments. Optical sensors are used to facilitate navigation, obstacle detection, and environment mapping in warehouse settings. Learn more about the different applications for optics in warehouse robotics and how A.I. is integrated.

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