Testimonials

In an independent survey performed by Signet Research, Photonics Spectra readers were asked to elaborate on how the magazine is useful to them and how they use it in their job. These are some of their responses.

• Best in class in this arena.
• This is my prime source to cover the field as a whole. I rely on it to not miss something important. In many cases, the level of the publications is sufficient for me to stay aware of the recent developments, to make the decision whether I need to dig deeper.
• One stop place to find/search suppliers as well as keep up on market trends, company announcements, etc.
• It was a useful resource when researching equipment for our HRTEM Lab.
• Keeps me up to date on developments and new instruments as much as on the science.
• I read Photonics Spectra to broaden my technical background and identify suppliers of potentially useful products.
• It gives me a compact and instant overall view of the industry, in particular showing products and developments that I may be able to apply in my work.
• I use it as source of information for new products and also for getting to know research results not very close to my field of research.
• I use it to keep on top of new products which can be incorporated and also like the cutting edge information that is included, that has helped plan what upcoming tech would be useful to focus on.
• It provides a source for finding specific technologies needed to fulfill contract requirements.
• To learn about new technical developments in the industry and to learn about new products with improved capabilities.
• It is a very good way to be informed that a product exists. Some articles are also very interesting.
• Helps to locate solutions to technical needs.
• Opened my eyes for many things. I save each issue, analyze, make decisions. Thank you.
• Wide ranging coverage of field, products, vendors and industry issues.
• Photonics Spectra provides resources for the latest innovation in products when we need a product to meet demanding specifications.
• Informative, keeps me up to date what is in the market. New applications happening.
• Inspires ideas.
• Photonics Spectra is the best industry magazine. I recommend to colleagues not just for the articles, but for the advertisements to know "who makes what, and to keep up with industry news.
• Always looking for new and unique Photonics products.
• I use it to keep up on current advances. Easier than reading straight technical journals.
• It gives me an in-depth knowledge of the latest trends in technology. At some point or the other, whenever I re-collect having read an article about an issue which is currently concerning me, I revert back to the issue to find solution to the problem.
• Makes me aware of new vendors and industry trends I might otherwise overlook.
• The optics industry is extremely diverse and therefore impossible to keep tabs on. When I develop a product I want to create cutting edge equipment... keeping current but reading the last few issues of "Photonics Spectra" allows me to use today's technology and keep my developments new, valid and useful. Also knowing what others are doing keeps me from "re-inventing the wheel". Thank You Photonics Spectra!
• Photonics Spectra is really helpful for me in getting knowledge about the devices that I exactly need and the best precision points of the devices that I suggest for my company.
• Primarily a source for new interesting products and vendors.
• Find products that I will buy. Keep up with current trend of R&D.
• The advertisements are handy and the articles are educational.
• I use it to order components for my research.
• I get the industry news and sometimes pertinent articles. However, mostly the company ads are useful for the job at hand.
• Provides information that can be used in assessing suppliers of products we may be looking to source.
• It has the best industry news.
• There are accessories that you always need to have in the office. Pencil, paper, and so on. PHOTONICS SPECTRA magazine is one of those things.
• We most often use Photonics Spectra to keep on top of industry news, new products offered, and where the industry is headed. When an ad or article features a product or service of interest to us, it is usually filed for further investigation online. Once initial reading of the magazine is completed, it is usually held onto for about 6 months for later reference if needed.
• Great resource for industry news and tech. Articles are good for a conversation topic at least once a week and the advertisers are a serious source of info and products for a number of different projects in house.
• Photonics is useful to me for the news and latest information in the field of optoelectronics and optomechanics. Looking at ways to incorporate some of the concepts into our manufacturing as well as some of our product.
• I am able to find products and services that may not be currently used by our organization to offer solutions for new product development.
• I believe companies and products featured in PHOTONICS SPECTRA are trustworthy.
• I enjoy reading this magazine because some of the products we use benefit from new offerings in the fields of production that your magazine covers. This helps me immensely when it comes to understanding what products we are using on a technical level as well as from an end user perspective.
• I search for new products/technologies from companies with which to partner. Photonics Spectra helps me scout for those opportunities.
• New products and articles about and/or from companies I was not familiar with.
• I use it for industry news, potential new vendors, as well as potential for business.
• Photonics Spectra is useful to me personally for keeping an eye out for new, quality products. I have it available for my associates as well so that they can also be up to date and informed.
• I work with lasers and optics and so there are a lot of materials that we use and I am looking at Photonics Spectra to broaden my knowledge of the optical industry and companies that offer services and products that we may use. Also, I like learning about what's new in the optical industry and research fronts.
• Photonics Spectra keeps me up to date with new and innovative products hitting the marketplace, as well as up and coming companies.
• Offers me a variety of vendors and new ideas to make my job easier.
• Helps me keep up with technology and see what companies are selling.