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SPIE Optics+Photonics
Date: August 1-5, 2010
Location: San Diego, CA
Come see OptiPro at booth #503! |
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Greetings!
Optical Ultra-News highlights important news, new product information, and the latest technical process developments from OptiPro's Optical Research Department. Additionally, "Tech Tips" will be offered by our knowledgeable engineers. You will also be able to find special offerings that our company is providing. We hope you enjoy catching up on the exciting news in the world of OptiPro Systems. |
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Chris Roll of OptiPro Earns Best Student Poster Presentation Award at OF&T | |
Chris Roll, student of mechanical engineering class of 2012 at the University of Rochester and Research Assistant at OptiPro Systems, was presented the 2010 Optical Fabrication and Testing (OF&T) Best Student Poster Presentation Award by The Optical Society of America. The award was in recognition of outstanding innovation, research excellence and presentation abilities.
Chris made his presentation at OF&T 2010, which took place in Jackson Hole, Wyoming on June 14th. The presentation, titled "Quality testing of diamond-abrasive metal-bond grinding tool materials," discussed how metal-bond tool materials, with a variety of bonds and diamond composites, were characterized mechanically and examined microscopically. The results illustrated the potential use of such testing to track concerns related to quality, consistency, and predictability of these tools.
Citation:
Christopher D. Roll, Brian E. MacMillin, and Paul Funkenbusch, "Quality testing of diamond-abrasive metal-bond grinding tool materials," in International Optical Design Conference (IODC)/Optical Fabrication and Testing (OF&T) Technical Digest on CD-ROM (Optical Society of America, Washington, DC, 2010), JMB10.
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4th of July OptiPromotion: Save 15% on UltraCURV and UltraBloc! |
To celebrate the 4th of July, OptiPro would like to offer our customers the chance to save on the UltraCURV and recently-introduced UltraBloc! Purchase before August 4th and receive 15% off the list price!
- UltraCURV: Normally $13,500 - 15% ($2,025) = NOW $11,475!
- UltraBloc: Normally $6,850 - 15% ($1,027.50) = NOW $5,822.50!
The UltraCURV (Computerized Universal Radius Verifier) measures spherical components between 5mm and 200mm in diameter. Our easy to use electronic spherometer displays radius, sag and fringe data. The measurement data can be directly exported to an Excel or CSV file for SPC analysis. UltraCURV comes complete with a netbook computer (mini-laptop), software and manual pre-installed. 5mm, 10mm, 15mm small diameter ring cups and Hemi-dome adapter are also included.
The UltraBloc is an offline portable table-top device which will dramatically reduce setup times when precision blocking is required for optics manufacturing. It allows for precision alignment when using an adhesive between your optics and blocking body. The UltraBloc incorporates 0 to 20 rpm motorized precision bearing spindle, which can be activated via a foot switch or with a manual switch for continuous rotation. Horizontally mounted calipers and/or dial indicators assist in precise and repeatable alignment of lenses. The electronics and spindle assembly are totally enclosed, this unique configuration is actively air cooled to dissipate heat from pitch or wax blocking more efficiently.
Remember, this offer only lasts until August 4th, so contact OptiPro today to take advantage of this exciting offer! Call (585) 265-0160 or send emails to dmohring@optipro.com to place an order. |
| Check Out the Asphere Fabrication Webcast On-Demand on Laser Focus World's Website | |
If you missed the Asphere Fabrication Webcast hosted by Mike Bechtold, President of OptiPro Systems, and Ed Fess, Research Engineer at OptiPro Systems, you can still watch it in its entirety by going to the Laser Focus World website. The webcast is available On-Demand 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Just click on the link below to register and watch!
Some of the topics covered in the webcast include:
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What is an asphere?
- The benefits of aspheres
- The evolution of asphere manufacturing
- How volume and material dictate what manufacturing process to use
- Contour Deterministic Micro Grinding (CDMG)
- Sub-Aperture Polishing
- Metrology
- The Future of Asphere Fabrication
The webcast runs a little over an hour in length. If your company deals with aspheres in any way, you will find this webcast to be very interesting.
OptiPro would like to thank Laser Focus World for giving us the opportunity to host the Asphere Fabrication webcast. We hope you enjoy it! |
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OptiPro Appoints a New Service Coordinator |
OptiPro is always striving to improve every aspect of our company, whether it be the optical fabrication equipment we manufacture or the service and support we provide to our customers after the sale. To keep up with our growing customer base, OptiPro has appointed a new Service Coordinator.
Alex DiNicola will now be in charge of any inquiries related to servicing our customers machines. If your machine is down, contact Alex at (585) 265-0160 ext. 244 or email him at alexd@optipro.com and he will make sure one of our technicians is sent to your facility to take care of the problem. Dave Ernst will continue to deal with all of your parts requirements. If you are in need of a part, contact Dave at (585) 265-0160 ext. 223 or send him an email at dernst@optipro.com. |
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Only Three Spots Left for OptiPro U! |
Nine of the twelve available spots for OptiPro U have been booked! If you are thinking about attending, make sure to sign up before registration closes. This one of a kind course on Advanced Optical Manufacturing will allow students to learn how to use the latest innovations being developed at OptiPro. Throughout the week students will receive class room theory pertaining to deterministic microgrinding of spheres and aspheres, high-speed polishing of spheres, and sub-aperture polishing of aspheres while implementing interferometric, non-contact and contact metrology systems. They will also receive ample hands on experience in putting the class room theory to practice by using OptiPro's advanced optical manufacturing laboratory. Here they will use the latest OptiPro eSX grinding, ePX high-speed polishing, Ultra-Form Finishing (UFF), OptiTrace, UltraSurf, and interferometric platforms.
The training course will take place August 16th through August 20th. Cost for the entire week of training is only $1200. To sign up, please contact OptiPro by calling (585) 265-0160 or send emails to sales@optipro.com. |
OptiPro Systems is a global leader in designing and building computer controlled grinding, polishing, and measuring equipment for the precision optics industry. If you would like to reach us, please call (585) 265-0160 or send emails to mike@optipro.com.
Sincerely, OptiPro Systems
*The Machines Behind Precision Optics* |
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