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ATS 100 Alignment Turning Station

TRIOPTICS (Munich, Germany) presents a compact and retrofittable solution for processing laser diodes on the ATS 100 alignment turning station. This enables manufacturers of point light, ellipse and line lasers to increase efficiency in final assembly, as laser alignment can be omitted in this work step. The ATS 100 alignment turning station combines the proven OptiCentric^® centration measurement system with an ultra-precise turning machine. Alignment turning allows the cell’s edge of a mounted lens to be machined with the aim of centering the optical axis of the lens and optimizing the lens distances.

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Next-Generation VCSEL Devices

TRUMPF (Ulm, Germany) continues to invest heavily in its technology for higher data rates and is offering both VCSELs and photodiodes as a matching pair solution in various layouts like singlets, 1×2, 1×4, 1×8 and/or 1×12 arrays. The VCSELs are specifically designed to meet the demands of data centers, AI/ML, high-performance computing, and other bandwidth-intensive applications, as they deliver stable and reliable data transmission at high speeds. Key innovations include subwavelength gratings to reduce RIN and burst noise, as well as composite VCSELs for improved single-mode robustness, faster speed and lower thermal impedance. Designed for wavelengths like 1060 nm and 1310 nm to minimize fiber attenuation, this technology will play a crucial role in the next generation of high-performance optical transceivers.

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Plano-Convex (PCX) Lenses

Edmund Optics’ (Barrington, NJ) TECHSPEC® UV Fused Silica Plano-Convex (PCX) Lenses MgF2 Coated feature precision specifications and a variety of coating options on a broadband substrate. Fused Silica is commonly used in applications from the Ultraviolet (UV) through the Near-Infrared (NIR). Its low index of refraction, low coefficient of thermal expansion, and low inclusion content make it ideal for laser applications and harsh environmental conditions.

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High Speed Cameras

Imperx (Boca Raton, FL) announced two new Cheetah cameras: the CXP-C1941 and the SFP-C1941. Both cameras feature the Sony Pregius IMX421 2.86 MP Global Shutter CMOS image sensor with a native resolution of 1920 × 1472 in a 2/3" optical format. Combining high sensitivity, high frame rates, and low dark current, the cameras are ideal for a broad range of demanding applications including automation, inspection, sports, surveillance, traffic, medical imaging and cell biology.

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Automated Methane Monitoring

FLIR (Goleta, CA) unveiled ADGiLE, a fixed-mounted methane monitoring solution. Featuring optical gas imaging (OGI) with comprehensive edge detection analytics, ADGiLE is the oil and gas industry’s solution to meeting environmental stewardship and efficiency goals. The system, featuring a pan-tilt gas imaging camera, edge computing device, connectivity, and FLIR United VMS software within a ruggedized package, can help companies address the ever-evolving requirements for reducing methane gas leaks within oil and gas production, transmission, and storage infrastructure.

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Micro-Pump Laser

Coherent Corp. (Pittsburgh, PA) announced an uncooled dual-chip 980 nm micro-pump laser delivering a powerful 2×400 mW output. The new laser is delivered in a compact 3-pin module, making it the ideal choice for next-generation coherent transceivers in data center interconnects and in compact single-channel and bidirectional amplifiers for metro and long-haul networks. Single-mode uncooled dual-chip micro-pump lasers from Coherent offer an industry-first output power of 2×400 mW with power consumption of less than 2 W in environments where temperatures can range from -20 to 85 degrees Celsius.

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Sapphire Substrates

A full line of sapphire lenses, windows, and other shapes that feature highly precise tolerances for flatness, surface finish, and parallelism have been introduced by Meller Optics, Inc. (Providence, RI). Meller Sapphire Substrates for Optical Coaters feature 1/10th per wave flatness per inch, surface finishes to 10-5 scratchdig, and parallelism to 2 arc-sec, per MIL-PRF-13830, depending upon the configuration. Available in sizes from 1/2" to 5" O.D. with ±0.00025" tolerance, substrates can be supplied in unique shapes including pyramids with various modifications. Featuring plano-convex and –concave, biconvex and –concave, and meniscus, Meller Sapphire Substrates can be plane, wedged, and tapered.

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Linear Stage for Automation

PI (Auburn, MA) introduces a new high dynamics linear motor stage family, the V-574 - a new series of linear positioning stages with excellent guiding precision and frictionless 3-phase linear motors. Equipped with high-precision crossed-roller bearings installed in a proprietary process, these stages achieve excellent geometric performance: the 130mm variant, for example, features 1.2μm straightness and flatness over the full travel range, along with pitch and yaw of only 45 and 40μrad, respectively. The V-574 linear motor stages are offered with 60mm, 130mm, and 230mm travel range.

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