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stoichiometry
The determination of what, how much and in what proportions chemicals must be combined to produce the desired reactions and products.
design and engineering consulting services
Design and engineering consulting services refer to professional services provided by specialized firms or individuals to...
custom optic
A custom optic refers to an optical component that is designed, manufactured, and tailored to meet specific requirements or...
optical barcode reader
An optical barcode reader, commonly known as a barcode scanner, is a device that uses optical technology to capture and...
optical manufacturing tools and machinery
Optical manufacturing tools and machinery encompass a wide range of equipment, instruments, and systems used in the...
photonics contract manufacturing
Photonics contract manufacturing refers to the outsourcing of the production of photonics-related components, devices, or...
recombinase polymerase amplification
Recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA) is a molecular biology technique used to rapidly amplify specific DNA or RNA...
coupler
1. In color development, the chemical that combines with certain by-products of the development procedure to form a dye. 2....
automated optical inspection
Automated optical inspection (AOI) is a technology used in manufacturing processes, particularly in electronics, to...
chemical vapor deposition equipment
Chemical vapor deposition (CVD) equipment refers to a class of specialized apparatus used in the process of chemical vapor...
3D printing
3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing (AM), is a manufacturing process that builds three-dimensional objects...
universal product code
A system by which consumer products are assigned a bar code that is read by a scanner at a cash register, enabling...
epitaxial equipment
Epitaxial equipment refers to a set of specialized tools and systems used in the process of epitaxy, which is the growth of...
additive manufacturing
Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, is a manufacturing process that involves creating three-dimensional...
photochemical
The term photochemical pertains to chemical processes or reactions that are initiated or influenced by the absorption of...
slicing and cutting machines - for crystals, quartz, glass, etc.
A crystal, glass, or quartz slicing and cutting machine is a specialized piece of equipment used in the manufacturing...
reagent
A reagent is a substance or compound that is used in a chemical reaction to bring about a specific transformation or to...
backstreaming
The term used in reference to vacuum systems using oil and diffusion pumps, describes the migration of pump fluids and their...
oleophobic
Oleophobic is a term used to describe substances or materials that repel or resist oils. The word oleophobic comes from the...
laser texturing
Laser texturing is a manufacturing process that involves using a laser beam to selectively modify the surface of a material,...
metabolite
A metabolite is any small molecule that is a product of metabolism, the chemical processes that occur within living...
metrology
Metrology is the science and practice of measurement. It encompasses the theoretical and practical aspects of measurement,...
fused quartz and silica
Fused quartz and silica are closely related materials, both composed primarily of silicon dioxide (SiO2), but they are...
SMA connector
The fiber optic connector developed and manufactured by Amphenol Fiber Optic Products.
hydrophilic
Hydrophilic is a term used to describe substances or materials that have an affinity for water. The word hydrophilic comes...
colorimeter
A colorimeter is a device used to measure and quantify the color characteristics of an object or a light source. It provides...
near-infrared spectrometer
A near-infrared (NIR) spectrometer is an analytical instrument used to measure the absorption, transmission, or reflection...
probe card
A probe card is a testing device used in the semiconductor manufacturing industry to evaluate and test the electrical...
hydrogel
A hydrogel is a three-dimensional network of polymer chains that are hydrophilic, meaning they have a strong affinity for...

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