White Papers

Precision alignment is a major cost driver in test & assembly of PIC components. PI’s award-winning automated alignment engines enable industry success by delivering ultra-fast...

Fast, accurate testing is a necessity for photonics industry advancements as increased chip production volumes are being driven by consumer applications such as LiDAR for cars...

Until recently, time-domain spectroscopies based on the optical Kerr effect have been limited to the laboratory due to the unavailability of compact, commercially available femtosecond...

Machine vision technology gives machines the gift of sight. Discover the advantages and differences of 2D and 3D vision technology and how it benefits your operations. No matter...

Learn to optimize precision laser microprocessing for faster production without sacrificing accuracy. This article explores key design factors like machine stiffness and control...

Unlocking the potential of advanced manufacturing techniques like laser direct write of waveguides begins with mastering the art of precision positioning. Explore how optimized...

This paper is an analysis of why ultrashort pulse lasers distort the laser spot in F-theta scanning lens. As the pulse width of a laser decreases into the range of femtoseconds...

Most surfaces can be considered rough on the scale of optical wavelength, leading to a contrast in the intensity seen. This leads to the appearance of speckle, which must be eliminated...

A novel, piezo based motion technique improves precision and throughput in laser drilling systems. Laser drilling is used for PCB microvia formation, fuel injection nozzles, aerospace...

Novel, advanced motion control and synchronized laser control solutions allow machine builders and system integrators reduce risks and time to market, while achieving higher throughput...

A newly developed process enables significantly higher welding speeds in automotive applications than is otherwise possible with conventional mono-focal laser beam welding systems...

NEW Tech Note: orientation to optimize fluorescence excitation strategies for different types of light sources (white light, LED, and laser) in life science applications (cell...

This ebook explores next-generation tools to help you streamline laser locking and accelerate your workflow.

The Pound-Drever-Hall method essential for laser frequency stabilization, but manual assembly can lead to significant maintenance challenges. Learn how to automate and accelerate...

This white paper is an overview of BLDC motor drive and control. Topics include trapezoidal commutation, six-step commutation, PID controllers and PWM control principles, and ...