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AddNano Optics Launch
Addoptics Debuts Nano Lenses Fully Customizable Down to the Nanometer at CES 2023 FreeForm Nano Optics enables incredibly fast prototypes and production of complex lenses for all optical imaging, especially the AR/VR market LAS VEGAS and ROTTERDAM, Zuid-Holland –...
Endoscopic Applications
What are endoscopic technologies? An endoscope is a minimally invasive medical technology device used for preventative, diagnostic, and surgery practices throughout the body: from identifying joint damage to lung examinations. These technologies were developed in the...
Additive Manufacturing’s Impact on Research and Development
The Rise of Additive Manufacturing Additive Manufacturing (AM) uses CAD (Computer-aided-design) software to create 3D printed objects, which are built by layering super-fine deposits. Although this process has been around for decades, the recent boom of technology has...
Optical Coating 101
Introduction to optical coating Optical coatings are used to enhance the transmission, reflection or polarisation properties, and are composed of thin layers of oxides, rare earth materials, metals, and other metallic and dielectric materials. The performance of the...
The Rise of AR/VR Systems and its Impact on Optical Demand
In 2020, the augmented (AR) and virtual reality (VR) market was valued at $14.84 billion, and is expected to grow to $454.73 billion within the next 10 years. However, with recent software advancements within the industry, the projected growth is most probably higher....
Polymer Optics 101
Introduction to Polymer Polymer, one of the most used materials worldwide and exists commonly in everyday life is also a great alternative to glass materials for optical components. Many up and coming industries are incorporating polymer as their main optical...