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Physical Optics Engineer at Thorlabs, Matt Singer will explore the challenges of commercializing SERS substrates, including wafer‑scale consistency, molecule class compatibility, and manufacturing/environmental contamination. 2/18 at 11:10 AM EST | Online 👉 Register: https://bit.ly/4qnkxhh

With more than 23,000 registrants for #PhotonicsWest 2026, it was great to see the global #photonics community come together! 💡 The launch of Vision Tech and strong global industry growth data highlighted the expanding impact of photonics. Read the press release for more: https://bit.ly/49Zl18s

We’re excited to welcome Kimberly Harrison-Senter to Thorlabs as Sr. Director of Marketing and Sales, Americas. With over 20 years of sales and marketing experience in multiple industries, Kimberly brings an intentional lens to how we communicate innovation and translate complex work across markets.

This Black History Month, we are reflecting on the people, ideas, and communities responsible for laying the foundations for the work we do. Through February, we’ll highlight historic contributions to science and as well as organizations and leaders whose work continues to shape the field today.

How do you verify micron-scale spot size & working distance in lensed fibers? ✅ We answer this with 2 traceable methods: camera-based imaging & knife-edge scanning, with ±0.5 µm agreement. 📄 Access "Characterizing Single-Mode Lensed Fibers" via Photonics Spectra: https://bit.ly/4k4NgFW

We're wrapping up soon here at #PhotonicsWest in San Fransisco! Thank you, @spie.org#PhotonicsWest for putting on another incredible event! And to everyone we met: Thank you for swinging by our booth and we hope you'll check out our ✨newly updated✨ website! https://www.thorlabs.com/

📢 Exhibit at EOSAM 2026! 📅Dates: Tuesday, 25 August – Thursday, 27 August 2026 📍Location: Scandic Rosendahl Conference Center, Tampere, Finland Secure your spot today! Explore sponsorship & exhibition packages 👉 tinyurl.com/358mk9j5 #EOSAM2026 @photonicsfinland.bsky.social @thorlabs.bsky.social

📢 Webinar Registration is Open! The performance of FTIR spectroscopy in demanding applications often depends on one critical component: the light source. Experts from Bruker and Thorlabs will illustrate how to couple laser sources with commercial spectrometers. Register: https://bit.ly/4qyQFiG

Check out our latest photonics components and systems! Come see us #PhotonicsWest at booth 627 through Thursday, January 22. @spie.org#PhotonicsWest

We're here at #PhotonicsWest! Come by and see us at booth #627. We're offering attendees a hands-on look at our latest photonics components and systems, including fiber processing technologies. @spie.org

We honor Dr. King’s enduring legacy of justice, equality, and service year-round through volunteering, supporting nonprofits, funding scholarships and sponsoring community events. Together, we strive to make a positive impact year-round, in our industry and in the communities we call home. #MLKDay

Will we see you at #PhotonicsWest? Join Kevin Lascola, Director of Engineering at Thorlabs Quantum Electronics for “Commercialization of Advanced Semiconductor Laser Technologies at Thorlabs Quantum Electronics”, 1/18 at 2:15 PM PST at @spie.org#PhotonicsWestPhotonics West. https://bit.ly/3Nw7Y5k

👋 We're here at #BiOS2026 Jan 17-18! Visit our booth, # 8419, to explore our variety of high-performance microscopy components and integrated solutions that support research and instrumentation worldwide. #photonics #fiberprocessing #lifesciences #microscopy

Attending @spie.org #PhotonicsWest? Join Thorlabs President Jenn Cable and her fellow panelists for the keynote event, "Securing Growth while Navigating Disruption in Today's Global Business Climate," 1/19 at 11:15 AM PST. https://bit.ly/49xfNR7

Will you be at #PhotonicsWest? Meet us at BiOS Jan 17-18 at booth 8419, and Photonics West Jan 20-22 at booth 627! 👋

Will we see you at #PhotonicsWest? Join Kevin Lascola, Director of Engineering at Thorlabs Quantum Electronics for “Commercialization of Advanced Semiconductor Laser Technologies at Thorlabs Quantum Electronics”, 1/18 at 2:15 PM PST at @spie.org#PhotonicsWestPhotonics West. https://bit.ly/3Nw7Y5k

We are excited to support President Jenn Cable and other female leaders in the photonics industry as they share experience and strategies for success in a male-dominated field. Women in Optics Panel "Women in Emerging Tech" at @spie.org #PhotonicsWest 1/19, 9:45AM PST. https://bit.ly/45Iubn0

Thorlabs is gearing up for #BiOS2026 and #PhotonicsWest2026! Head over to our BiOS booth, #8419, and our Photonics West booth, #627, to get a hands-on look at our latest photonics components and systems. See you in San Francisco! #photonics #fiberprocessing #lifesciences #microscopy

After 36 years, we're still All Ears! With the refreshed look for thorlabs.com, we are maintaining and improving the functions of the site that you know and love. If you see something that you like or you think needs improvement, let us know at https://bit.ly/49nvH05.

Happy holidays from all of us at Thorlabs! We hope your celebrations with your friends and family are merry and bright this holiday season!

We are thrilled to be debuting our modernized and refreshed website soon! We've listened carefully to your feedback, keeping everything that you've told us is important, while adding mobile device compatibility and improving product and content search.

Last week, the world honored the 2025 Nobel Laureates! Thorlabs is proud to contribute to the advancement of physics and quantum technologies. Congratulations to this year's winners! #nobelprize #physics #quantum #photonics

See how Thorlabs’ collaborative engineering teams design and manufacture Polaris® mounts to the highest standards of stability, repeatability, and performance. https://bit.ly/4rA9vab

Introducing Thorlabs' New Fast Thermal Sensor Amplified Detector for Pulsed Lasers! Learn More at https://bit.ly/4omtwPo

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for our amazing customers and dedicated team. Thank you for your trust and hard work. Wishing you a warm and happy holiday!

Introducing Thorlabs' New 450 mm Linear Translation Stage with Integrated Stepper Motor Controller! Learn More at https://bit.ly/4oSVPFc

Go behind the scenes of Thorlabs' Mechanics Business Unit and see how we use rigorous inspection, precision metrology and ISO-calibrated equipment to ensure that every piece of Thorlabs optomech meets exact specifications. https://youtu.be/_8Ntg60PmXg

We are counting down the days until #SfN2025! Visit Thorlabs at booth # 2313 to explore our comprehensive line of imaging systems and voltage imaging technologies, designed to deliver high-performance and customizable solutions for your application’s needs.

Visit us at booth # 415 during FIO+LS 2025! Speak to our staff from Thorlabs Colorado Center for Innovation to learn more about our featured demos involving quantum and optomechanical technologies. Here are a few products you’ll want to check out in Denver:

Introducing Thorlabs' New VantagePro® Resonant Scanner System! Learn more at https://bit.ly/4qiTwMZ Ideal for high-speed imaging, this resonant scanner is designed to deflect a laser beam from its original trajectory and continuously scan it over a user-controlled scan angle.

Thorlabs is returning to #SfN25 this November! Visit booth # 2313 to explore our latest imaging technologies, including new and improved microscopy objectives from Thorlabs Imaging Systems—engineered for researchers worldwide.

Happy Day of Photonics! Today we honor the science of light and the countless ways it shapes our world. At Thorlabs, we’re proud to support both pioneering research and hands-on learning that spark the next generation of discoveries. #DayOfPhotonics2025 #photonics #optics #STEM

We were proud to see our President, Jennifer Cable, present at the Optica (@optica.org) Global Photonics Economic Forum last week.

Featuring a low-drift design and clear-anodized 7075 aluminum construction, the new Polaris®KA Kinematic Mirror Mounts suit industrial applications requiring long-term alignment stability. Testing shows <4 µrad of beam deviation after 15 °C temperature cycling.

At Thorlabs, we transform customer feedback into precision-engineered optomechanical solutions. From 3D printing and CNC prototyping to rigorous testing, our vertically integrated team delivers stability, repeatability, and performance for demanding applications. https://youtu.be/5iWnoT1Tlfw

Join us in celebrating Manufacturing Day! Over our history, Thorlabs has invested heavily in the infrastructure and capital equipment needed to manufacture the majority of products we sell. #ManufacturingDay #Thorlabs #manufacturing #photonics #optics

At Thorlabs, our expert team of optical design engineers is committed to meeting your component and system needs, whether you're looking for a single custom lens or a complete optical assembly!

Today we welcomed @thorlabs.bsky.social president, Jennifer Cable, to MPFI to celebrate the launch of our partnership, which brings together optical engineers and neuroscientists to advance neuroscience research. Here’s to a future of shared discovery and innovation! #MPFI #Thorlabs

Interesting challenge to make the invisible visible. Staff work for @zess-siegen.bsky.social, components by @thorlabs.bsky.social, lasers by @spectraphysics.bsky.social #labphotography #academicphotography #sciencephotography #ramanspectroscopy #coherentantistokesramanscattering

We're back in San Francisco for #OFC50! Visit us at booth #1551 to explore our latest innovations in optical communications. See cutting-edge components, test and measurement solutions, and live product demos. #Photonics #OFC2025 #OpticalCommunications

We are excited to partner with the @mpfneuro.bsky.social to advance brain research through cutting-edge imaging technology! This collaboration brings our Mini2P two-photon microscope and other advanced imaging systems to MPFI, enabling researchers to observe neural activity in unprecedented detail.