PROLOG OPTICS

Ibsen Photonics has introduced PEBBLE VIS, an ultra-compact and cost-efficient
spectrometer module designed for OEM manufacturers of analytical instruments.
With a footprint of just 20 × 15 × 8 mm, PEBBLE VIS is designed for applications where
space is a critical constraint. It covers the 360–830 nm wavelength range and offers a typical
resolution of 5.2 nm, with free-space or SMA optical input and SPI or USB electrical
interfaces.
The compact module is designed to support integration into portable and space-constrained
instruments, while customization is available when standard configurations do not meet
specific OEM requirements.
PEBBLE VIS is available through Prolog Optics.
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When it comes to precision infrared technologies, product performance depends on much more than innovative design. Consistent, reliable results are achieved through carefully controlled manufacturing processes and rigorous quality assurance at every stage of production.

InfraTec’s detector manufacturing process demonstrates how precision engineering is applied throughout the entire production cycle. From wafer processing and detector assembly to electro-optical characterization and final testing, each step contributes to the accuracy, reliability, and repeatability required for demanding infrared applications.

Integrated manufacturing capabilities, comprehensive testing, and complete process traceability help ensure that every detector meets the highest quality standards while supporting everything from prototype development to volume production.

InfraTec recently shared a behind-the-scenes look at its detector production facility in Dresden, highlighting the engineering expertise and manufacturing processes behind its infrared technologies.

To learn more about InfraTec’s detector design and manufacturing capabilities, visit the Design & Production page on the InfraTec website.

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The pco.panda 4.2 bi scientific camera from PCO, part of Excelitas Technologies, contributed to NASA’s Pandora mission—an innovative space science project designed to study the atmospheres of exoplanets and the stars they orbit.

Pandora is a low-cost, high-impact mission that will help scientists better distinguish between signals originating from exoplanet atmospheres and variations caused by their host stars, improving the accuracy of future astronomical observations.

Read the full article about the mission
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The EZ-8046 Self-Aligning Unit from Eitzenberger is a compact spherical air bearing designed to provide frictionless self-alignment during mounting, bonding, and pressing operations. By automatically compensating for slight angular misalignment, it helps improve alignment accuracy, process repeatability, and overall production quality.

Using spherical air bearing technology, the unit automatically adjusts its angle during the alignment process. Once precise alignment is achieved, the air supply is switched off and an integrated magnetic preload securely locks the position, ensuring stable and repeatable results throughout the process.

Key Features

• Frictionless self-alignment up to ±1°
• Parallelism better than 2 µm
• Magnetic locking after alignment
• Highly repeatable positioning
• Compact design (35 × 35 × 29 mm)
• Cleanroom compatible
• Suitable for upright or suspended installation

Typical Applications

The EZ-8046 is ideal for high-precision assembly processes where accurate alignment is critical, including:

• Semiconductor manufacturing
• Photonics and optical systems
• Precision assembly and bonding
• Automated manufacturing processes

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