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The aerospace industry operates at the outer limits of engineering possibility. Every component (whether a turbine blade, flight control sensor, or optical window) must deliver flawless performance in extreme conditions of heat, stress, and vibration. In such an environment, even the smallest deviation can result in inefficiency, downtime, or catastrophic failure.For more than 50 years, Zygo-Navitar has supported aerospace manufacturers...

A jet engine is a marvel of engineering. Its seamless orchestration of components enables takeoff, flight, and landing—events we’ve come to expect with confidence. But behind this reliability lies a world of extreme conditions and uncompromising standards.Jet engines operate at temperatures exceeding 3000°F, and this heat is not just a byproduct but a necessity for fuel efficiency and performance. Advances...

Probe Tips or Probe Needles come in a variety of materials, lengths, shapes and tip diameter or radii (Everbeing are stated in tip diameter). They provide direct electrical contact to the circuit under test. Probe tips are specified to suit each individual application. Considerations should be made regarding the material to be probed, temperature, bond pad size and bond pad...

29-30 September 2026 Excel, London FREE to attend - The premier event uniting the entire value chains across the microelectronics, semiconductor, photonics and embedded systems industries, uniquely showcasing the UK’s world-class expertise in R&D, design innovation and advanced manufacturing. Email [email protected] or call on 01582 764334 if you would like to arrange a meeting.

7-8 October 2026 Coventry Building Society Arena EDS is THE show for design engineers looking for direct access to the sector's latest products, services, and innovations. Visitors can explore hundreds of UK and international suppliers, including those for CAD software, product design, mechanical design, and more. Alongside the exhibition, conference sessions and workshops will provide topical content on the challenges and opportunities for the engineering...

Lambda Photometrics is pleased to announce the arrival of the Rigol MHO900 Series Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes – a new generation of high-performance instruments designed to deliver exceptional signal fidelity, advanced analysis capability, and modern connectivity in a compact and portable form factor. The MHO900 series combines 12-bit vertical resolution, up to 4 GSa/s sampling rate, and bandwidths up to 800...

To make sure high-performance optical systems don’t crack under pressure, selecting the right material is not a secondary consideration, it is foundational. The substrate used for an optical window or mirror governs the system’s optical performance, thermal stability, and resilience under operational conditions. Zygo™, a global leader in precision optics, distinguishes itself through a material-agnostic capability, manufacturing from an exceptionally...

Lambda Photometrics are delighted to announce that we will be exhibiting at the Electronic Design Show 2025 (EDS). We will be showcasing a carefully selected range of our latest test and measurement instruments and EMC pre-compliance solutions, with hands-on demonstrations and expert advice available throughout the event. Visitors to our stand can look forward to exclusive EDS-only offers, exciting giveaways...

Thin coatings consisting of materials such as gold or platinum that were applied via sputter coating do not always have the “metallic appearance” we are familiar with in everyday life. Gold or platinum coatings with layer thicknesses below 15 to 20 nm do not have the “gold appearance” or “platinum appearance” that one would expect. This is often interpreted by...

Outline of Optical amplifier measurementWith the increase in communication traffic, the importance of optical amplifiers such as EDFAs (erbium-doped fiber amplifiers) that can directly amplify optical signals without converting them into electrical signals has been widely deployed in traditional backbone optical transmission networks. This proven amplification technique has expanded to a next generation application to boost free space communication laser...