Request InfoSTANDA UABCustom-designed beam expanders/collimators with positioning systems from Standa Optomechanical Products include models 10BE01-2.5X-NK and 10 BE01-5X-NK, which are available, respectively, with high-energy laser beam expansion ratios of 2.5X and 5.0X and input and exit apertures of >12 and >45 mm. Focusing range is from 2 m to infinity, wavelength is 532 nm. The lenses are antireflection-coated, and the devices are encased in a black anodized aluminum housing. They feature X-Y positioning of ±5 mm and a tilt angular range of ±4.5°.See full productRelated content from Photonics MediaPRODUCTSPhotonics Showcase November 2022 IssueHigh-Speed Linear Motor StagesPI’s V-508 compact linear motor stages combine very high performance with affordability. 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