Olympus spectral reflectivity system eliminates need for backside coating
The USPM-RU III spectral reflectivity measurement system for optical manufacturing measures spherical, aspherical, flat, and other surfaces without any need for backside coating or sample preparation, measuring from 380–780 nm. It measures object color via spectrophotometric colorimetry determined from prismatic reflectivity.
Olympus America
Center Valley, PA
www.olympusamerica.com/industrialmicroscopes
-----
PRESS RELEASE
Olympus Offers Fast, Easy Special Reflectivity Measurements For Lens Design and Manufacturing
CENTER VALLEY, Pa., January 25, 2011 – Olympus, a world leader in industrial measuring and inspection systems, now offers a spectral reflectivity measurement system for lens manufacturing. The system is designed for use with lenses, prisms, flat glass, plastics and electronic components designed and produced by optical manufacturers. Fast and simple to use, the USPM-RU III spectral reflectivity measurement system provides highly repeatable measurements in seconds.
Originally invented for Olympus Corporation's own world-renowned lens fabrication processes, the system allows users to make highly accurate and repeatable measurements quickly and less expensively. While other systems require users to take costly steps in order to prevent rear surface reflection, the USPM-RU III system enhances quality control and R&D projects by providing highly accurate reflectivity measurements without the need for backside coating. Spherical, aspherical, flat and other surfaces can be accommodated without special costly or time-consuming sample preparation.
The fast and easy-to-use system provides reflectivity measurements for wavelengths ranging from 380 – 780nm. Object color can be measured based on spectrophotometric colorimetry determined from prismatic reflectivity.
For more information on the USPM-RU III spectral reflectivity measurement system, contact David Rideout, Olympus America Inc., at [email protected], or visit www.olympusamerica.com/industrialmicroscopes.
About Olympus Scientific Equipment Group - Industrial Microscopes
Olympus industrial microscopes and metrology systems play a leading role in precision R&D, engineering and manufacturing applications in fields as diverse as aerospace, the automotive industry, electronics, materials science/metallurgy, medical devices, photovoltaics and semiconductors. Olympus continues to be a leader in optical design and advanced quality innovation. Visit www.olympusamerica.com/industrialmicroscopes.
About Olympus
Olympus is a precision technology leader, designing and delivering innovative solutions in its core business areas: Medical and Surgical Products, Life Science Imaging Systems, Industrial Measurement and Imaging Instruments and Cameras and Audio Products.
Olympus works collaboratively with its customers and affiliates worldwide to leverage R&D investment in precision technology and manufacturing processes across diverse business lines. These include:
- Gastrointestinal endoscopes, accessories, and minimally invasive surgical products;
- Advanced research, clinical and educational microscopes and research and educational digital imaging systems;
- Industrial research, engineering, test, inspection and measuring instruments; and
- Digital cameras and voice recorders.
Olympus serves the healthcare field with integrated product solutions and financial, educational and consulting services that help customers to efficiently, reliably and more easily achieve exceptional results. Olympus develops breakthrough technologies with revolutionary product design and functionality for the consumer and professional photography markets, and also is the leader in gastrointestinal endoscopy and clinical and educational microscopes. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com.
-----
Subscribe now to Laser Focus World magazine; it's free!
LFW Staff
Published since 1965, Laser Focus World—a brand and magazine for engineers, researchers, scientists, and technical professionals—provides comprehensive global coverage of optoelectronic technologies, applications, and markets. With 80,000+ qualified print subscribers in print and over a half-million annual visitors to our online content, we are the go-to source to access decision makers and stay in-the-know.