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Revolutionizing Connectivity With 3D-Printed Silica Glass Micro-Optics

According to a study published in the journal ACS Nano, researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm 3D printed silica glass micro-optics on the ends of optic fibers—surfaces as tiny as the cross-section of a human hair.

17 May 2024

1,000 Times Smaller than a Grain of Sand—Glass Sensors 3D-Printed on Optical Fiber

In a first for communications, researchers in Sweden 3D printed silica glass micro-optics on the tips of optic fibers—surfaces as small as the cross section of a human hair. The advance could enable faster internet and improved connectivity, as well as innovations like smaller sensors and imaging systems.

From KTH Royal Institute of Technology 17 May 2024

Fibre Optic Isolators

LASER COMPONENTS offers a large range of pigtailed isolators for use across wavelengths, fibre types and with a small form factor. With the components working across a large region of the spectrum with wavelength options within and outside the telecoms regions.

From Laser Components (UK) Ltd. 2 May 2024

Hyperspectral Imaging In Food Inspection Requires the Processing Speed of CoaXPress Frame Grabbers

Machine vision has spread rapidly in the inspection of agri-food commodities, including meat, fish, and particularly the automatic inspection of fruits and vegetables.

From Bitflow, Inc. 2 Apr 2024

ISS National Lab-Sponsored Optical Glass Fabrication Moves the Future of In-Space Manufacturing

New fiber optics experiments sponsored by the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory launched on Northrop Grumman’s 20th Commercial Resupply Services (NG-20) mission.

22 Mar 2024

Fibre Inspection Probe: Connector Inspection System

LASER COMPONENTS is pleased to offer the Fibre Inspection Probe (FIP) from TEMPO which is a fully automated inspection tool that provides fast and reliable analysis of fibre optic connectors and associated bulkheads.

13 Mar 2024

Armadillo SIA Offers a Variety of Silica/Silica Fibers for Broadband Applications

Armadillo SIA, a leading global provider of specialized optical fibers, sub-assemblies, and hybrid photonic solutions, introduces a Family of Silica/Silica broadband fibers optimized for the ultraviolet, visible, and...

From Armadillo SIA 12 Mar 2024

Fibre Optic Basics

LASER COMPONENTS is pleased to offer the Fibre-Trainer from TEMPO to assist with hands-on training for the installation, testing, and maintenance of fibre optic networks.

From Laser Components (UK) Ltd. 12 Mar 2024

The Future of Data Transmission in Light Source Device Technology

Researchers at ETRI have led the way in creating light source devices that are applicable to 5G/6G mobile communication base stations as well as mega/hyper datacenters. The research team’s innovative method can transfer 5 GB full HD videos at 5.6 frames per second.

20 Feb 2024