The Next Dimension in Optics Fabrication
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Press Releases II-VI Infrared Press Release Receive press releases from II-VI Infrared: By Email RSS Feeds: The Next Dimension in Optics Fabrication Saxonburg, PA, April 29, 2009 --( A sampling of the products that can be fabricated with this new manufacturing capability include: · Microlens arrays · Diffractive optics · “Fly’s Eye” structures · Fluidic structures · Optical molds · Gratings ### Saxonburg, PA, April 29, 2009 --( PR.com )-- II-VI Infrared, the world leader in CO2 laser optics, unveils the next dimension in diamond-turned optics fabrication: micro-milling and micro-grinding.By incorporating a high-speed tool spindle into a 4-axis diamond turning machine, freeform designs can be machined with the superior figure and finish that diamond turning affords.In addition, this new manufacturing capability improves the manufacturing efficiency and positional accuracy of designs that once required complicated tooling and assembly.This new technology brings to designers the capability of creating precision structures and microstructures for a wide range of commercial, industrial, medical, military, and aerospace applications.A sampling of the products that can be fabricated with this new manufacturing capability include:· Microlens arrays· Diffractive optics· “Fly’s Eye” structures· Fluidic structures· Optical molds· Gratings### Contact Information II-VI Infrared Michael R McKinney 724-352-5217 www.iiviinfrared.com Click here to view the list of recent Press Releases from II-VI Infrared