Request InfoNewport - New FocusThe model 8310-V closed-loop vacuum-compatible (to 1026 t) picomotor actuator, launched by New Focus Inc., has an integrated rotary encoder as well as home, forward and reverse limit switches. It features <30-nm resolution, >5 lb of force and ±1-µm bidirectional repeatability over the 12.7-mm travel range. Lifetime is 15,000 cycles. The actuator comes with short Teflon-coated leads to connect to the vacuum chamber feedthrough. For high-radiation applications, a custom version with Kapton-coated wires is available.See full productRelated content from Photonics MediaWEBINARSPhotonics.com 10/27/2021Fiber Optic Solutions for Medical DevicesSteve Allen provides a brief overview and examples of procedures that continue to push adoption and proliferation of optical fiber-based medical devices. From cosmetic surgery to cutting-edge sensing...Photonics.com 7/20/2023Motorized and Calibrated Lenses for Machine Vision ApplicationsMany applications have benefited from motorized varifocal lenses that allow automatic or remote adjustment of focus distance and field of view. Applications may need to change the focal length or...Photonics.com 6/30/2021European Photonics Manufacturing Services Funded by ECThis event is supported by the European initiatives presented and is moderated by EPIC, the European Photonics Industry Consortium. The European Commission is helping companies access the...Photonics.com 1/12/2023A Proven, Portable, and PIC-Based Methodology for Cultivating a Next-Generation WorkforceWith the passage of the CHIPS and Science Act and growing demand for photonic integrated circuit technology, the semiconductor industry is once again gaining momentum. But even as the U.S. rebuilds...PHOTONICS DICTIONARY+ TERMSPhotonics Dictionaryinfrared light-emitting diodeAn infrared light-emitting diode (IR LED) is a semiconductor device that emits infrared light when an electric current passes through it. Similar to standard LEDs that emit visible light, IR LEDs are...PHOTONICS BUYERS' GUIDE CATEGORIESRotary EncodersCOMPANIESPhotonics Buyers' GuideHeidenhain CorporationHeidenhain Corporation is an international manufacturer of precision measurement and control equipment. Our technology is utilized within precision motion control and machining systems worldwide. ...