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Avantier Inc

Is an unparalleled leader in providing custom optical systems solutions. We offer advance precision custom optical design, optical engineering, optical lens assembly, rapid optical...
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Master Bond

Master Bond formulates high-quality, innovative compounds for the laser, optics, and photonics industries. Our goal is to help engineers meet specific requirements for their bonding...
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Shanghai Optics Inc

Shanghai Optics is an unparalleled custom optical engineering solution provider offering custom optical manufacturing, design and engineering services.

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Low Viscosity, Optically Clear Epoxy Passes ISO 10993-5 Standard

Developed for medical device applications, Master Bond EP21LSCL-2Med is a two component non-cytotoxic epoxy for bonding, sealing, coating and potting. While most if not all epoxies...
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Advanced Optical Systems for Space
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Advanced Optical Systems for Space

Shanghai Optics has established itself as a frontrunner in the field of high-precision opto-mechanical design and assembly, becoming a trusted collaborator in global space programs...
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Ignoring the Dispersive Properties of Materials: Avoid Optical Pitfalls Part 5

Ignoring the Dispersive Properties of Materials You may have carefully chosen your optical materials based on refractive index, durability, and a host of other important parameters...
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EP3HT-LO
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One Part, Fast Curing Epoxy Meets NASA Low Outgassing Specifications

Master Bond EP3HT-LO is a single component, non-premixed & frozen, heat cured epoxy, with an unlimited working life at room temperature. This system passes ASTM E595 tests...
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Ignoring Optical Polarization Pitfalls
Optical materials

Avoid Optical Pitfalls Part 4: Ignoring Optical Polarization

How much does polarization matter? More than you’d think. Ignoring optical polarization is an optical pitfall that can lead to dozens of imaging problems, so be sure to ...
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Advantages of Silicon Carbide Optics

Silicon carbide (SiC) optics are becoming increasingly significant in various high-tech industries such as semiconductors, aerospace, astronomy, and laser systems. The material...
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Red Adhesive Turns Clear Upon Exposure to UV Light

UV15RCL adhesive is a UV curable, optically clear compound that changes from red to clear once exposed to UV light. This distinctive feature gives users the confidence that thorough...
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UV11-3
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UV11-3: Used to create a self-written waveguide for f iber-to-lithium niobate chip coupling to reduce coupling losses

Overview of UV11-3 Master Bond UV11-3 is a hard, super-abrasion-resistant coating system for various substrates. It can be cured readily by ultraviolet (UV) exposure at around...
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EP30HT-LO
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EP30HT-LO: Utilized by NASA to bond components in lunar exploration vehicles

Overview of EP30HT-LOMaster Bond EP30HT-LO is a moderate-viscosity, two-component, epoxy system that can be cured at room temperature, or at elevated temperatures for a faster...
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Master Bond UV10TKLO-2
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UV10TKLO-2: Used to Adhere Mirrors in a Kirkpatrick-Baez Microscope to Image X-ray Emissions During Deuterium-Tritium Implosions

Overview Master Bond UV10TKLO-2 is a one-component UV-curable system for high-performance bonding, sealing, and encapsulation applications. It meets NASA’s specifications...
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Master Bond’s Epoxy Compatibility with STERIS’s Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilization Process

Master Bond and STERIS collaborated in research to determine the compatibility of Master Bond’s specialty epoxies with Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHPTM) using V-PRO® s2 Low ...
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Master Bond EP21ARHTND-2
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Non-Drip Epoxy Features Acid Resistance

Master Bond EP21ARHTND-2 is a two part epoxy adhesive, designed to withstand prolonged exposure to a wide range of chemicals. “The system’s chemical resistance was...
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Master Bond Supreme 11AOHTLP
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Thermally Conductive Structural Epoxy Meets NASA Low Outgassing Specifications

Master Bond Supreme 11AOHTLP is a two component epoxy featuring thermal conductivity and electrical insulation. This system is specifically designed for bonding larger parts since...
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One Component, Dual Cure Epoxy for Medical Applications

Master Bond UV15DC80-1Med offers a unique dual cure mechanism utilizing UV light for initial fixation followed by heat for complete polymerization. This addresses limitations ...
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Two Part, Silver Filled Silicone Adhesive Meets NASA Low Outgassing Specifications

Master Bond MasterSil 323S-LO is an addition cured silicone that is not only electrically conductive, but also thermally conductive. This ASTM E-595 low outgassing rated product...
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One Part Epoxy Changes from Red to Clear Under UV Light

Master Bond UV15RCL is a low viscosity, cationic type UV curing system with a special color changing feature. The originally red material changes to clear once exposed to UV light...
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Two Part Structural Epoxy Meets ISO 10993-5 for Non-Cytotoxicity

Master Bond Supreme 11AOHTMed is a two component epoxy featuring thermal conductivity and electrical insulation. This system fully passes ISO 10993-5 testing for non-cytotoxicity...
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Food Grade Epoxy Features Enhanced Chemical Resistance

EP42HT-2FG Black is a two part, moderate heat cured epoxy with high temperature resistance that complies with FDA 21 CFR 175.105 for indirect food contact applications. The epoxy...
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Chalcogenide Glass: Transforming Optoelectronics

Chalcogenide Glass: Transforming Optoelectronics Chalcogenide infrared (IR) glasses, known as chalcogenides, were once considered exotic materials due to limited demand. However...
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Flexible, Thixotropic, One Component Dual Cure Epoxy

Master Bond UV23FLDC-80TK is a moderate viscosity, cationic type system that offers both UV light and heat curing mechanisms. It cures readily within 20-30 seconds when exposed...
Master Sil711 Med
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One Part RTV Silicone Passes Non-Cytotoxicity Standards

Master Bond MasterSil 711Med is a one component, medical grade silicone adhesive that resists temperatures up to 400°F.
Supreme17 Htnd 2
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Toughened, One Component Epoxy Features High Glass Transition Temperature

Master Bond Supreme 17HTND-2 is a toughened epoxy system for bonding and sealing applications. It is a true one component system, not premixed and frozen, with an unlimited working...

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