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Going smaller - a challenge we can meet
August 2018 Introduction of 12µm optimized catalog lenses at CIOE 2018

The last two years have seen an increase in pace as the market moves towards the next generation of uncooled LWIR detectors. The first 12 micron detectors were launched several years ago and today we see many detector manufacturers offering 12 micron...
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Tungsten
Applications Tungsten and its alloys are widely used for filaments in older style (not energy saving) electric bulbs and electronic tubes, and in halogen tungsten lamps. High speed steel contains up to 18% tungsten. High-temperature applications such as welding. Tungsten carbide (WC or W2C) is extremely hard and is used to make drills. It is also...
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The evolution of lens designs for 12micron uncooled LWIR detectors

John W. Franks (a), Thomas Hingant (b), Paul Vervoort (c)a - Umicore Electro-Optic Materials, Kinnoull Street, Dundee DD2 3ED, b - Umicore IR Glass, ZA du Boulais, 35690 Acigné, France; c - Umicore EOM NV, Watertorenstraat 33, B2250 Olen, Belgium;
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Energised by our collective determination and individual ambitions, Umicore is creating a more sustainable world for future generations. This is challenging and important work. And it is something we are achieving together. As a global business, we believe it is essential our people understand the important role they have in shaping our...