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Avantier Introduction to Waveplates

Introduction to Optical Waveplates

Key Takeaways: Waveplates, also known as retarders, are optical components used to change the polarization state of light without affecting its intensity or direction.  ...
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EP21LSCL-2Med

Low Viscosity, Optically Clear Epoxy Passes ISO 10993-5 Standard

Developed for medical device applications, Master Bond EP21LSCL-2Med is a two component non-cytotoxic epoxy for bonding, sealing, coating and potting. While most if not all epoxies...
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EP3HT-LO

One Part, Fast Curing Epoxy Meets NASA Low Outgassing Specifications

Master Bond EP3HT-LO is a single component, non-premixed & frozen, heat cured epoxy, with an unlimited working life at room temperature. This system passes ASTM E595 tests...
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Avantier Machine Vision and Custom Optics

Machine Vision Cameras and Custom Optics

Key Takeaways Machine vision cameras and custom optics are essential components in automation, enabling machines to perceive and interpret visual data accurately. These cameras...
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Germanium Optical Dome - Avantier

Case Study: Germanium Optical Dome for Drone

Key Takeaways: Germanium Optical Domes are essential for drones, providing protection for optical instruments while ensuring optical clarity in various environments. They enhance...
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Chroma Technology New Packaging

Chroma Technology Introducing New 100% Recyclable Packaging

  BELLOWS FALLS, Vermont, 7/12/2024 Chroma is pleased to announce an upgrade to their packaging.  This update is a transition to boxes which are 100% recyclable. Our...
Red Adhesive Turns Clear Upon Exposure to UV Light

Red Adhesive Turns Clear Upon Exposure to UV Light

UV15RCL adhesive is a UV curable, optically clear compound that changes from red to clear once exposed to UV light. This distinctive feature gives users the confidence that penetration...
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EP112LS

EP112LS

Two part, heat curing epoxy for potting, encapsulation, coating, sealing and impregnation
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EP30HT-LO

EP30HT-LO: Utilized by NASA to bond components in lunar exploration vehicles

Overview of EP30HT-LOMaster Bond EP30HT-LO is a moderate-viscosity, two-component, epoxy system that can be cured at room temperature, or at elevated temperatures for a faster...
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UV11-3

UV11-3: Used to create a self-written waveguide for fiber-to-lithium niobate chip coupling to reduce coupling losses

Overview of UV11-3 Master Bond UV11-3 is a hard, super-abrasion-resistant coating system for various substrates. It can be cured readily by ultraviolet (UV) exposure at around...
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Master Bond UV10TKLO-2

UV10TKLO-2: Used to Adhere Mirrors in a Kirkpatrick-Baez Microscope to Image X-ray Emissions During Deuterium-Tritium Implosions

Overview Master Bond UV10TKLO-2 is a one-component UV-curable system for high-performance bonding, sealing, and encapsulation applications. It meets NASA’s specifications...
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Number of VHP Cycles

Master Bond’s Epoxy Compatibility with STERIS’s Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilization Process

Master Bond and STERIS collaborated in research to determine the compatibility of Master Bond’s specialty epoxies with Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHPTM) using V-PRO® s2 Low ...
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Forgetting the Diffraction Limit: Avoid Optical Pitfalls Part 2
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Wave Optics Enable Us To Understand Why Light Separates Into Colors On A Soap Bubble
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Satellite Telescope Optics

Precision Satellite Telescope Optics

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