Optic and photonic systems need accuracy at every stage, from manufacturing and inspection to ongoing operations. Reliant Systems, Inc. provides high-precision motion control stages for dependable alignment of optic and photonic systems.

Understanding Optics and Photonics

Optics and photonics both study light and its uses in practical applications. Precision is vital in these areas for proper function. As systems get smaller, proper alignment maintains quality and power control. 

Optics

Optics is a branch of physics that studies the behavior and properties of light and how instruments use or detect it. Optical devices like lenses, mirrors, and prisms manipulate light and have various uses, from microscopes to fiber optics. 

Photonics

Photonics is a branch of optics science dealing with generating and manipulating light in the form of photons. Various processes enable light particle manipulation, including amplification, signal processing, and sensing. 

How Motion Stages Serve Optics and Photonics

Motion control stages are essential for optics applications. They help align mirrors or lenses to direct light in particular ways. They can also position samples or optical elements for inspection or image scanning. Other applications include aligning fiber optic fibers or steering laser beams. 

Optical systems must have high accuracy, stability, and repeatability to meet the tight tolerances of optics and photonics. Repeatability maximizes productivity and yield without decreasing accuracy. It can also reduce the risks of integrating optical systems into technology. 

Meet industry accuracy, stability, and repeatability requirements with motion systems. Reliant Systems, Inc. offers the following forms of high-precision motion control for photonic applications:

• Air bearing stages: These systems provide exceptionally smooth motion for ultra-precise applications, from manufacturing high-precision optical components to achieving high-resolution images. 
• Linear stages: Move optical components like fibers, mirrors, or lenses to align light beams with these single-axis stages. 
• Rotary stages: Rotational motion from these systems enables precise steering of light using lenses, mirrors, or other optical equipment. 
• XY stages: These solutions enable motion in two dimensions for surface profiling or microscopy. 
• Z-axis and lift stages: Vertical movement creates precise positioning and focusing for sample analysis. 

Industries That Use Optics and Photonics

Optic and photonic components like LEDs, lasers, detectors, and optical fibers are increasingly used across various industries. For example, optical fiber communication is growing in telecommunications. Motion stages are an optical engineering solution that positions optical switches and other components to route optical signals effectively. 

In medical imaging, these solutions help place samples accurately to get a clear perspective and aid in diagnosis and treatment. They may even enable noninvasive or minimally invasive ways to visualize the body during endoscopy or other surgical procedures. 

Laser systems are common optical components used in everything from material processing to metrology. Stages line up the sample and lasers effectively, providing accurate movement to cut or measure materials. 

Our Specialized Expertise

In high-precision industries like optics and photonics, your partner for motion solutions matters. Here are a few reasons to choose Reliant Systems, Inc.:

• Expertise: We have produced stages since 2004, giving us a detailed knowledge of design and manufacturing for high-quality solutions. 
• Facilities: We operate a class 10,000 cleanroom for the production and testing of stages. 
• Capabilities: Get a custom solution to suit your needs. We can alter one of our existing stages or build a new system. 

Equip Your Operations With Reliant Systems, Inc. 

With the manufacturing capabilities and experience necessary to identify, design, manufacture, and validate your ideal solution for new or existing optical applications, we are positioned to become your strategic partner. Talk to our team to learn more about our products and services.