Metrology & Quality
Interferometry, Profilometry, and CGH: Metrology for Precision Optics
What interferometry, CGH null tests, profilometry, autocollimators and spectrophotometers each report, and why two suppliers can disagree about the same part.
Insights
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Expert guides, technical deep-dives, and industry perspectives on precision optics
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Applications
Freeform Optics for Laser Beam Shaping: Design and Manufacturing Notes
Freeform surfaces buy a shorter optical train for beam shaping, at the price of stricter datum, slope and metrology discipline. What to define before quoting.
Manufacturing
Why In-House Manufacturing Shortens Optical Development Cycles
Why keeping polishing, coating, cementing and metrology in one facility surfaces problems earlier and changes how prototype and production schedules behave.