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Master Bond

Master Bond formulates high quality, innovative adhesive systems ideal for the assembly of LED devices. Our goal is to help engineers meet specific requirements for their bonding...
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Avantier Inc

Is an unparalleled leader in providing custom optical systems solutions. We offer advance precision custom optical design, optical engineering, optical lens assembly, rapid optical...
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Chroma Technology Corp

Manufacturer of catalog and custom optical filters for demanding applications across the spectrum. ISO 9001 and B Corp certified.
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Universe Kogaku America Inc

Universe Kogaku designs and manufactures precision assembled optics including UV quartz lenses, CCD and CMOS lenses, CCTV and diode laser lenses, and hi-res lenses.

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Toughened Epoxy
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Toughened, Non-Drip Epoxy Features High Glass Transition Temperature

Master Bond Supreme 121AOND is a toughened epoxy system for bonding and sealing applications. It is a two component, heat curing system with a thixotropic paste consistency. Supreme...
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Avantier Introduction to Waveplates
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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
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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
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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
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
Optics

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
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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...
Chroma Technology Corp
Red Adhesive Turns Clear Upon Exposure to UV Light
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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
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EP112LS

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

Overconfidence in Idealized Models: Avoid Optical Pitfalls Part 3

Overconfidence in Idealized Optical Models
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Forgetting the Diffraction Limit: Avoid Optical Pitfalls Part 2
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Forgetting the Diffraction Limit: Avoid Optical Pitfalls Part 2

The Diffraction Limit
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Wave Optics Enable Us To Understand Why Light Separates Into Colors On A Soap Bubble
Optics

Geometric Optics vs. Wave Optics: Avoid Optical Pitfalls Part 1

Geometric Optics vs. Wave Optics
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Hubble Space Telescope
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Satellite Telescope Optics

Precision Satellite Telescope Optics
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Avantier Imaging
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Case study: Underwater Imaging Correction Lens

Introduction of underwater imaging technology
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Master Bond EP21ARHTND-2
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Non-Drip Epoxy Features Acid Resistance

Non-Drip Epoxy Features Acid Resistance Master Bond EP21ARHTND-2 is a two part epoxy adhesive, designed to withstand prolonged exposure to a wide range of chemicals. “The...
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SinceVision Spectral Confocal Displacement Sensor
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SinceVision’s Spectral Confocal Displacement Sensor:

SinceVision's spectral confocal displacement sensor features a wide measurement angle of ±60°C, high-temperature-resistant lenses, and durable fiber optic armor protection...
Shenzhen SinceVision Technology Co Ltd
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Understanding Silicon Carbide Optics

Silicon Carbide Optics There’s a reason that silicon carbide optics are becoming more and more prevalent in the semiconductor industry as well as in aerospace, astronomy...
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Micro Prism For Precise Light Manipulation Case Study

Case Study Introduction: Micro Prism Micro prisms are a key technology in optics, enabling precise light manipulation at very small scales. Micro prisms are tiny optical components...
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Master Bond Supreme 11AOHTLP
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Thermally Conductive Structural Epoxy Meets NASA Low Outgassing Specifications

Master Bond Supreme 11AOHTLP is a two component epoxy featuring thermal conductivity and electrical insulation. This system is specifically designed for bonding larger parts since...
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Manufacturing large optics comes with it own set of unique challenges.
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Large Optics: Advantages and Challenges

Sometimes bigger is just better. And when you really need a large optic, there’s no small optic that can substitute. But large optics are expensive, and not just a ...
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Large Optical Prism
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Case Study: Large Optical Prisms

Large Optical Prisms: Applications and Challenges A large optical prism is an optical component with extensive applications across various industries. These optical prisms play...
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uv15dc801med
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One Component, Dual Cure Epoxy for Medical Applications

Master Bond UV15DC80-1Med offers a unique dual cure mechanism utilizing UV light for initial fixation followed by heat for complete polymerization. This addresses limitations ...
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Case study: High Precision Domes under High Pressure

Introduction Optical domes, also known as dome windows, are specialized types of protection windows used in various optical detecting and imaging systems. Optical domes consist...
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Freeform Optics

Freeform optics have the potential to revolutionize the way optical systems are designed and can push the limits on optical performance. At Avantier, we produce custom freeform...
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Optical Domes

At Avantier, we possess the expertise to produce custom optical domes solutions in a wide variety of substrates and sizes. Whether you require enhanced durability for high-pressure...
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Gold Coated Off-Axis Parabolic Mirror
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Off-Axis Parabolic Mirror

An off-axis parabolic mirror is a specialized optical mirror cut from a larger parabolic mirror. Parabolic mirrors collimate light, and an off-axis parabolic (OAP) mirror will...
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Large Optics

Large Optics (Large Diameter Optics) are optical elements exceeding 100mm in diameter. They excel in delivering high precision image quality even in challenging conditions, redefining...
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Micro prism
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Polarizers

Micro Prism For Precise Light Manipulation Case Study

Introduction  Micro prisms are a key technology in optics, enabling precise light manipulation at very small scales. Micro prisms are tiny optical components made of...
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Off-Axis Parabolic (OAP) Mirror Design Specifications

The off-axis parabolic mirror (OAP Mirror) mirrors produce perfect focus points for collimate light beams and are widely used in advanced optical systems that for meeting increasingly...
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mastersil323slo
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Two Part, Silver Filled Silicone Adhesive Meets NASA Low Outgassing Specifications

Master Bond MasterSil 323S-LO is an addition cured silicone that is not only electrically conductive, but also thermally conductive. This ASTM E-595 low outgassing rated product...
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Parallel and collinear configurations in flow cytometer optics
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Flow Cytometry Part 3: Improving Signal-to-Noise Ratio in Flow Cytometer Optics

Key Takeaways: Flow cytometry is a method for studying cells using fluorescent tagging and optical analysis as they flow past a laser. Improving the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR...
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ep114
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Underfill Epoxy Offers High Glass Transition Temperature and Low Viscosity

Master Bond EP114 is a two component, low viscosity, NASA low outgassing rated, heat cured epoxy that can be effectively utilized for underfill, coating, impregnating and porosity...
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