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Optical Coatings on Plastics enable lightweight optics.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:33:48 -0500

Operating from visible through IR spectral wavelengths, thin film optical coatings can be deposited on materials such as Ultem®, Zeonex®, and various polycarbonate plastics. Properties suit applications requiring lightweight and low-cost optics, such as LED lighting, medical devices, UAV optics, and photovoltaic solar systems. Specific products include band pass filters, dichroic coatings, high reflectors, and various metals coatings.

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Heated Optical Glass is designed for outdoor cameras.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:30:48 -0500

Featuring transparent conductive coatings designed to keep optical glass free from moisture and fog, LuxVu(TM) Heated Optical Windows also aid in de-icing in extreme weather conditions. Transparent conductive coating can be combined with variety of custom display enhancements and coatings. Product is suited for ruggedized outdoor displays, imaging and sensing devices in field such as traffic, ground security, and UAV cameras, and optical instrumentation panels on air and ground vehicles.

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IR Band Filter protects LCDs from solar heat and radiation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:34:03 -0500

Utilizing thin film coating, Infrared Blocking Hot Mirror protects outdoor-use LCDs from solar heat and radiation while also reducing their temperature. It reflects energy between 750-1,200 and works as cover glass to protect LCD display, effectively mitigating total IR energy directed at display during daylight hours. Thin film coating eliminates black-out that is common when viewing unprotected outdoor LCD under bright sunlight.

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Optical Bonding promotes LCD clarity in bright environments.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:33:55 -0500

IMO-bond(TM), optical coupling of contrast enhancing cover glass to front polarizer of display, eliminates reflections from rear surface of optical filter and front surface of display system. Process of applying rigid optical filters to electronic displays via refractive index matched optical (IMO) bonding process includes index-matched adhesives that optically couple cover glass or touch screens to display to eliminate reflection and enhances sunlight readability by greater than 90%.

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High-Purity Gels exhibit minimal moisture permeability.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:27:57 -0500

Available with refractive index of 1.54 and viscosities from 3,500-8,000 cP, LS-3354, LS2-3354, and LS3-3354 are designed for potting, encapsulating, backfilling, and dampening applications requiring soft gel with optical clarity. Cure can be achieved at ambient temperatures with humidity or accelerated with heat, and gels can be removed for rework if needed. Available in 1:1 mix ratio, products are suited for protecting electronic components from dust, debris, and moisture.

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Plating Service targets exotic metals and plastics.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 14 May 2009 08:30:55 -0500

Blister-Free Plating is suited for variety of dielectric materials including engineering plastics such as Ultem(TM), Teflon(TM), Ryton(TM), Torlon(TM), and ABS. It also enables unusual or difficult metals, such as titanium, molybdenum, tungsten, magnesium, AlBeMet, and beryllium to withstand high brazing or soldering temperatures. Applications include coatings for optical and reflective military, defense, aerospace, and medical projects.

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Silicone Adhesive is formulated for optimal optical bonding.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 07 May 2009 08:29:39 -0500

Suited for optical potting, casting, and encapsulation, transparent low viscosity 2-part silicone adhesive MS151 features refractive index of 1.43 and operating temperature range of 65 to +400°F. It cures at room temperature to optically clear silicone rubber, providing electrical insulation as well as resistance to vibration, impact, shock, and thermal cycling. Adhesive has dielectric strength of 460 V/mil and volume resistivity of 1x10E15 W-cm.

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Gold Plating targets low emissivity optics.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:31:02 -0500

Intended for products that rely on consistently low emissivity to control thermal load, Laser Gold Plating is effective on difficult metal substrates such as titanium and molybdenum, as well as plastics for EMI shielding or solder ability engineering. Sample products suitable for laser gold plating include thermal shields, beryllium hogouts, radiometers, and stainless steel coil.

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Clear Epoxy is for bonding and potting optical devices.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:41:34 -0500

Featuring viscosity of 700-800 cps, Master Bond EP29LP multi-purpose 2-part optical epoxy has low exotherm to peak of 120°F . It adheres to optical fibers, connectors, lenses, and glass and forms high strength bonds of more than 3,500 psi in shear. With temperature range of 60-250°F, epoxy has chemical resistance to water, fuels, acids, bases, and salts.

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Conductive Coatings act as light filter and EMI shield.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:44:22 -0500

Able to be applied flat sheet stock or precision optics, transparent conductive optical coatings allow single element or material to perform dual functions of light filtering and EMI shielding. Products operate in visible through IR spectrum and feature transmission from 450-1,100 nm. Compatible with dichroic filter technology, coatings are suited for use in unmanned aircraft system payloads and other thin film applications requiring reliable EMI shielding.

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Optical Adhesive features refractive index of 1.46.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:42:35 -0500

Providing optimal bond when using plastic-to-plastic or plastic-to-glass substrates, NOA 84 cures by UV light with max absorption from 320-400 nm and visible light between 400-450 nm. Clear, colorless, liquid photopolymer adheres to CR-39, polarized film, Delrin®, nylon, cellulose acetate butyrate, polycarbonate, acrylics, and glass. Use of one-component, 100% solids adhesive eliminates premixing, drying, or heat-curing operations.

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Re-Enterable Gel protects electrical enclosure contents.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:42:23 -0500

Supplied in safe and self-contained bag, GELSEAL is capable of transforming standard electrical enclosures up to and beyond IP68 rating while offering re-enterabilty and protection against water, moisture, dust, and dirt. Non-toxic gel system, designed for facilitated pouring as well as optimal adhesion and dielectric properties, is suited for encapsulating, sealing, potting, insulating, and shock dampening. It can also be used for application in trunking and pipes.

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Diffusers are suitable for illuminator diffusion.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:35:41 -0500

TECHSPEC® Ground UV Fused Silica Diffusers transmit in UV wavelength range and provide high diffusion for applications in screens, illuminator diffusion, and targets. UV diffusers are RoHS compliant and available in sizes 10, 15, and 25 mm with 50 mm diameter as well as 25 x 25 mm and 50 x 50 mm.

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Lens Cleaning Kit helps maintain CO2 laser optics.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:52:14 -0500

Designed for CO2 laser optics used in harsh industrial environments, LRO Cleaning Kit for CO2 Laser Optics features proper procedures for removing spatter and blow-back from lenses and mirrors. Providing complete, step-by-step cleaning instructions, kit includes supply of alcohol, acetone, cotton-tipped swabs, lens paper, and finger cots for safe handling.

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Electroless Nickel Plating Service meets strict requirements.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:36:21 -0500

NADCAP-certified electroless nickel plating meets MIL-C-26074D, ASTM B-656 and B-733, AMS 2404 and 2405, as well as aerospace contractor specs for corrosion resistance, hardness, and lubricity. With .001 in. thick deposit, it is available in high-phosphorous electroless nickel for dip brazed aluminum heat exchangers. Laser nickel, also available, offers .008 in. thick pit-free electroless deposit designed for optical polishing.

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Reflective Surface is available for glass optics.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 16 May 2008 07:35:11 -0500

Engineered from concept to completion, front surface mirrors for optical products are available from hundreds of glass substrates. Applications for OEMs include short-run or high-volume custom reflective coating for larger optics, instrument optics, and lighting optics. Surfaces are suited for lenses, mirrors, prisms, windows, filters, light pipes, and other applications.

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Chalcogenide Glass is used in molding IR aspheric optics.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 07:34:01 -0500

Manufactured from combination of Germanium and other materials, Black Diamond(TM) 2 (BD-2) transmits over wavelength range of 1-14 microns. Thermal properties minimize requirement for complex athermalization techniques, while other characteristics enable complex shapes and promote various design options, including diffractive elements.

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Cleaning Kit enables safe dome camera lens maintenance.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 07:54:07 -0500

Eliminating unsafe use of high ladders, DomeWizard Dome Cleaner Package is designed for cleaning/maintenance of outdoor and indoor surveillance camera enclosures up to 40 ft high. Included DomeWizard(TM) device cleans lower lens of dome camera from ground level, keeping lenses streak- and scratch-free for optimal image capture. Along with Rexton cleaning solution, kit also includes 3-pack of cleaning mitts and one extension pole that elongates from 6-30 ft.

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Light Diffuser Masterbatches are formulated for LEDs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 07:31:52 -0500

Light Diffuser Masterbatches are manufactured by using polymer-based diffusion compound formulated for polycarbonate, acrylic, and other clear plastics. Used to eliminate hot spots caused by LEDs in applications such as signage and illuminated knobs, products contain spherical polymer particles that scatter and spread light in plastic sheets and films to form even illumination, while allowing light transmission levels of 90% or more.

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Eyewear Coatings are suited for ophthalmic industry.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 23 May 2007 07:46:54 -0500

Resistant to abrasion and chemicals, optically clear LensGuard coatings are suited for use on polycarbonate, CR-39, and other polymeric substrates used in ophthalmic industry. Series includes 5 tintable and 5 non-tintable coatings. Products protect against scratches to promote longevity of lenses and will not peel or flake off under normal wear and tear. Also, formula facilitates cleaning of smudges and smears from surface.

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