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Common Mistakes in Measuring Medical Optics and How to Avoid Them
With medical device optics, planning is key meaning planning that creates a strategy from the earliest design concept all the way through to final acceptance and testing. Read the blog to learn more
Jun 22, 2022
Understand surface roughness as it relates to a machined part, polished item, or manufactured part is crucial in determining how the part will perform, wear, appear, or function. Read the blog to find out more on evaluating components.
Mar 24, 2022
How Optical Coatings Impact High-Powered UV Lasers
When thinking of a high powered laser, the image that comes to mind is likely to have some connection to a sci-fi “death ray.” Some planet, some ship, some foe is being instantly reduced to a sub-atomic pile of junk. The truth is there are extremely powerful lasers available in a variety of wavelengths, but they are not used for destructive purposes. Read more about ultra-violet lasers
Mar 10, 2022
How is Metrology Used in Aerospace?
Metrology is changing the way the aerospace industry manufactures—by increasing production and cost-efficiency. Read more about it.
Mar 3, 2022
Additive Manufacturing — New Frontiers for Production and Validation
Today, additive manufacturing (AM) is dramatically changing the way that manufacturers produce end-use parts and components. Not surprisingly, analysis of the accuracy and repeatable tolerance range of AM has become a critical issue. Read about Zygo's impact using coherence scanning interferometry (CSI) technology.
Jan 10, 2022
How does QPSI Technology Perform Against Vibration?
Vibrations can present considerable challenges during phase-shifting laser interferometer measurements. Read about how ZYGO has worked to eliminate the negative effects of vibration
Dec 16, 2021
How Metrology Can Improve Electric Vehicle Gears Processing
The growth of the electric vehicle (EV) market is inevitable. In gear manufacturing for EVs, it is critical to accurately, quickly and easily characterize precise surface features. Find out how precision metrology is playing a fundamental role. Read more.
Dec 3, 2021
When it comes to asphere production, is there one part of the process that is more important than the others? Find out which variables have an impact and how you can ensure maximized performance that is cost effective. Read the blog.
Nov 11, 2021
Fission, Fusion, What’s the Confusion?
Science and manufacturing step up and look into using more sustainable resources, such as fusion power. Read about how researchers, such as Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), are using Zygo instruments to experiment with fusion power.
Oct 28, 2021
Optic Fabrication: Do you make or do you buy?
It’s not enough for industrial manufacturers to simply deliver great products anymore. Every organization today is exploring a better approach to shorten their development cycle to remain ahead of competitors. How do you determine if you make or if you buy?
Oct 1, 2021
Minimizing Risk When Coating Optics
What are some best practices to minimize risks when coating optics? A good place to begin your evaluation of the risk on performance is by vetting the coating supplier. Read more about some useful questions to ask.
Sep 10, 2021
What's The Fuss With Vertical Integration in Optics?
Creating a one stop shop for customers with vertical integration in optics.
Jul 30, 2021