Request InfoSwissOptic AGSwissOptic AG is producing edge and bandpass filters with slopes as steep as <1%, with high transmission and with blocking values of up to optical density 6 on large-area substrates at an accuracy of ±0.5% of the edge position. The company's in-house thin-film experts use these new fabrication capabilities and work with the customer to provide innovative solutions for demanding applications. The filters also can be individually shaped with proprietary advanced CNC manufacturing technology.See full productRelated content from Photonics MediaPRODUCTSPhotonics Spectra April 2024 IssueGreen Picosecond LaserThe 532-nm HyperRapid NXT from Coherent is a picosecond industrial green laser for the manufacturing of thin-film solar cells. 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