Hubble From Behind (2009) Caption The Space Shuttle Atlantis moves away from Hubble after the telescope's release on May 19, 2009 concluded Servicing Mission 4. The Soft Capture Mechanism, a ring that a future robotic mission can grapple in order to de-orbit the telescope, is visible in the center. Credits NASA

When Theory Meets Reality at 30,000 Feet: How STOP Analyses Safeguard Optical Performance

There is a captivating quality to concepts that propose stripped-down, simplified solutions. For example, becoming increasingly popular among aerospace engineers is the idea that if you can build an entire telescope from a single material, the system will expand uniformly with temperature changes. The goal is for the telescope to stay perfectly in focus in all sorts of conditions like …

The Optics of 2025: A Year in Review at Optikos

As we reflect on 2025, one truth emerges clearly. In an increasingly AI-powered world demanding faster and better solutions, optics stands at the forefront, augmenting various capabilities across industries. This is precisely the role Optikos has embraced throughout the year, and this retrospective captures the strategic investments, technical breakthroughs, and collaborative partnerships that defined our trajectory. Exponential Expansion Through Strategic …

Photonics West 2026 Press Release

Optikos to Demonstrate Automation-Enabled Metrology for High-Volume Lens Production at Photonics West 2026

WAKEFIELD, Massachusetts, United States – Optikos® will present its full portfolio of optical capabilities at Photonics West 2026 between January 20th and 22nd in San Francisco, California, with an exhibit centered on automation and scalability—two imperatives driving the future of high-volume optics manufacturing. The company’s demonstrations will illustrate how integrated design, engineering, manufacturing, and metrology enable production at scale without compromising quality. Intelligent Automation in …