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ECO & moldable glasses: general update June 16, 2017

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This entry is about a general update to the optical design programs in June 2017. It is mainly driven by enhancements to the optical glass data from the main manufacturers.

WinLens3D, PreDesigner & Optatec April 23, 2012

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As always, Qioptiq Photonics will be attending the Optatec show in May 2012.

We will be giving away Free CD’s with the latest versions of PreDesigner & WinLens3D Basic, and lots of other good stuff.  So do drop by and have a chat!

Gaussian Beams: extra tools June 08, 2011

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As expected, there was much interest in the new or enhanced Gaussian Beam tools in PreDesigner and WinLens3D at the Laser show in Munich last month.  We have followed this up by releasing updates with new features in those programs.

Gaussian Beams and the Laser Show May 09, 2011

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As always, Qioptiq Photonics will be attending the Munich Laser Show in May 2011.

We will be giving away CD’s with the latest version of

Refreshed manuals September 07, 2010

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As part of the general changeover in 2010 from LINOS Photonics to Qioptiq, we have taken this opportunity to refresh all the manuals.

General software update - sept 2010 September 02, 2010

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This entry is to give you an overview of a general update to all programs in the WinLens suite, WinLens3DBasic and PreDesigner. These updates willl be available from 6th Sept 2010. 

William Herschel - telescopes in Bath & Space October 02, 2009

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To all those interested in the history of optics and/or astronomy.  If you happen to be visiting Bath [UK] then do make time for a visit to the Herschel House in New Kings Street [about 5 minutes walk from the Roman baths].  At this spot, William Herschel, a noted musician at the time, made his own 7inch newtonian telescope, and with it discovered Uranus in 1781.

WinLens3D and WinLens3D Basic June 22, 2009

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At the Laser Show last week, many people asked ‘what is the difference between WinLens3D and WinLens3D Basic?’

Laser World of Photonics 2009: launch of WinLens3D June 19, 2009

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The Laser Show is one of the premiere exhibitions for the optics industry.  On the LINOS Photonics stand, we displayed WinLens3D for the first time - and were extremely pleased by the level of interest from new and existing users.