Illuminating Samples Fluorescence microscopy is a powerful imaging technique widely used in various fields, especially in biomedical research, to visualize and study fluorescently labeled samples at the microscopic level. It relies on the phenomenon of fluorescence, where certain materials absorb light at a specific wavelength (excitation light) and then emit light at a longer wavelength […]
Read moreOptical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is an advanced imaging technique that has transformed medical diagnostics and research. By providing high-resolution cross-sectional images of biological tissues, OCT enables precise visualization and analysis of various structures, including blood vessels. With the advent of Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography (OCTA), which combines OCT with angiography, the imaging of blood vessels […]
Read moreIntroduction: Non-destructive testing (NDT) plays a crucial role in various industries, enabling the evaluation and analysis of materials and structures without causing any damage. Among the various techniques used in NDT, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) has emerged as a promising technology. OCT offers numerous advantages over traditional methods such as ultrasound inspection, including higher resolution, […]
Read moreIntroduction Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) has emerged as a breakthrough technique for non-destructive three-dimensional (3D) imaging of tissue and materials. By utilizing the principles of Fourier Transform and image generation, OCT has found applications in diverse fields, including research, medical diagnostics, guided surgery, industrial processing, and non-destructive testing. This article aims to provide an in-depth […]
Read moreIn order to ensure the seamless functioning of a high-performance optical system, it is essential to establish a foundation comprising suitable mechanical components that are well-maintained and accurately aligned. At Avantier, we have over 20 years of experience in opto-mechanical design. Our mechanical engineers play a key role in your projects by offering optimized and […]
Read moreIn order to ensure the seamless functioning of a high-performance optical system, it is essential to establish a foundation comprising suitable mechanical components that are well-maintained and accurately aligned. At Avantier, we have over 20 years of experience in opto-mechanical design. Our mechanical engineers play a key role in your projects by offering optimized and […]
Read moreOptical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive medical imaging technique that uses light to capture high-resolution, cross-sectional images of biological tissues. OCT technology is based on the principle of low-coherence interferometry. A laser source emits a light wave which is divided into two light beams by a beamsplitter: one beam (i.e., the optical beam) is […]
Read moreDesign for Manufacturing (DFM) Case Study: Objective Lens Design for Trapping and Imaging Single Atoms At Avantier we offer Design for Manufacturing (DFM services), optimizing product design with our extensive knowledge of manufacturing constraints, costs, and methods. Avantier Inc. received a request from a University Physics department to custom design a long working distance, high […]
Read moreAt Avantier, we are our proud of our track history in assisting customers to solve problems using reverse optical engineering. Here are three case studies. Case Study 1: Reverse Engineering an OFS 20x APO Objective Lens for Bioresearch Genetic engineering requires using precision optics to view and edit the genomes of plants or animals. One […]
Read moreDesign for Manufacturing (DFM) Case Study: Infrared Lens Design for Scientific Equipment At Avantier we offer Design for Manufacturing (DFM services), optimizing product design with our extensive knowledge of manufacturing constraints, costs, and methods. Measuring the relative concentrations of carbon monoxide, products of combustion and unburned hydrocarbons is the basis of flare monitoring and […]
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