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SiC vs Zerodur: Material Comparison for Space and Defense
Introduction In high-performance optical systems—particularly in spaceborne and defense applications—material selection is a critical driver of system performance...
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Perhaps surprisingly, one of the many benefits that the SOSA™ Technical Standard offers involve development chassis. Development chassis are nothing new in embedded computing...
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At Elma, we answer tons of customers’ pre-sales questions as well as ones during design phases, preliminary design reviews, and critical design reviews, not to mention post...
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Freeform Optical Measurement vs. Large-Aperture Optical Metrology
Physics-Driven Selection of a 3D Optical Surface Profiler In high-precision optics, the challenge has shifted from raw resolution to matching measurement architecture with surface...
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Single Pair Ethernet for Industrial Automation in Smart Factories
By Stuart Cording for Mouser Electronics Published March 11, 2026 Manufacturers have relied on a growing range of fieldbus systems to implement their industrial automation equipment...
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Space Telescopes: Optical Design Principles
Introduction: Space Telescopes as Humanity’s Optical Interface to the Universe Space telescopes represent the pinnacle of modern optical and aerospace engineering. By operating...
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Optical Filters
Avantier designs and manufactures custom optical filters engineered for high-precision imaging, laser-based systems, spectroscopy, biomedical instruments, aerospace ...
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Metrology Protocols for Precision Cylindrical Lenses
Cylindrical lens metrology protocols are essential for bridging the gap between theoretical optical design and high-performance manufacturing. Unlike spherical optics, the...

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The Evolution of Space Laser Terminal Architecture
While the fundamental advantages of Free-Space Optical Communication (FSOC)—such as high bandwidth and RF-jamming immunity—are well-established (see our ...
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Precision Light Control High-Performance Coating Technology
Optical coatings are the silent enablers of modern photonics. By depositing functional thin films via precise physical or chemical methods, we manipulate the fundamental properties...
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Elma's Vpx Chassis Manager Assures The Proper Operation Of Chassis Components (power Supply, Fans, Backplane) Andplug In Cards In Defense Embedded Computing Platforms
Keeping embedded systems healthy through a properly implemented chassis management system is an important part of mission-critical operations, regardless of the architecture, ...
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Precision Measurement of Cylindrical Lenses
As non-spherical optical elements with uniaxial rotational symmetry, cylindrical lenses play an indispensable role in laser beam shaping, linear array scanning, spectral...
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Optical Path Optimization
Introduction: Maximizing System Efficiency Beyond Physical Constraints In precision imaging, the synergy between the primary optics and the sensor defines the operational boundaries...
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Optimized Lightweighting Design for a Near-Infrared Reflective Mirror
Project Overview The project required designing a lightweight near-infrared (NIR) reflective mirror with a machined backside pocket structure. The goal was to reduce mass while...
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Infinite Conjugate Microscope Objective
Infinite Conjugate Microscope Objective: Design Principles, Imaging Performance & Advanced Applications Achieving the ideal balance between complex optical path design...
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Thermal Challenges in Edge AI for Defense Platform
As AI moves onto unmanned systems, mission computers, and mobile sensor nodes, the question isn’t just “Can we run the model?”—it’s “Can we...
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Elma TIPS for VPX System Integration: What the heck are SYS_CON*, NVMRO, and MaskableReset*? At Elma, not only do we get tons of pre-sales questions, we also field plenty of questions...
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Off-axis parabolic (OAP) mirrors
Overview Off-axis parabolic (OAP) mirrors are redefining the limits of optical performance across laser systems, semiconductor lithography, medical imaging, and deep-space exploration...
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Lessons Learned in Scaling Silicon Photonics
What Is Silicon Photonics and Why Does It Matter? Silicon photonics is the technology of integrating photonic circuits on silicon substrates. Initially developed for telecommunicat...
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What are optical waveguides
What Are Optical Waveguides? Basic Principle An optical waveguide confines light in a high-refractive-index core surrounded by lower-index cladding, ensuring propagation...