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Some mirrors, for instance, must be large but flexible to perform wavefront correction and make the images as clear as...EuroPhotonics Autumn 2018 IssuePRODUCTSLuminance Measuring CameraThe GL OPTICAM 1.0 luminance measuring camera from Analytik Ltd. is a high-performance imaging device designed for the quality control of indoor and outdoor lighting products such as automotive,...Photonics Spectra December 2019 IssueFocus Tracking Optical Zoom LensesFocus Tracking Optical Zoom Lenses from Resolve Optics Inc. maintain sharp focus throughout the zoom range of the lens. The mechanical design allows for use in environments subject to...Photonics.com 8/15/2019Hyperspectral Imaging SolutionsHyperspectral imaging solutions from FLIR Systems allow users to collect any waveband of spectral and spatial information in one high-speed video frame. 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