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Optics for Additive Manufacturing

Posted by Steve Rowe on May 05, 2022

Traditional manufacturing is a subtractive process where you start with an oversized material and work it down to its final shape. In additive manufacturing the material is deposited, joined, or solidified layer by layer under computer control to create a three-dimensional object. Find out more about the technology and the optics that go into it.

Defense Optics: Applications of Optical Manufacturing

Posted by Steve Rowe on Mar 31, 2022

Precision optics for defense, sensing and threat detection from aerial applications to ground support handheld sighting equipment. Read more about the uses and systems that help keep our servicemen and women safe.

Optics Primer: Manufacturing Shapes

Posted by Steve Rowe on Jan 31, 2022

The basic steps in creating commercial plano-optics. This quick read will give you insights on key differences in the fabrication of shaped optics.

SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing 2022

Posted by Steve Rowe on Nov 16, 2021

Look forward to connecting with all of the bright minds in Photonics and Optics in the April at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in sunny Orlando, Florida.

Pressure window design

Posted by Steve Rowe on Oct 27, 2021

How do you calculate pressure window thickness? It's not as hard of a calculation as you may think. Read on and let us walk you through the steps in pressure window design.

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