Smartphones are so ubiquitous that it is easy to forget the extraordinary technology we carry in our pockets. The 2015 generation smartphones have over twenty times the processing capability of IBM’s famous Deep Blue supercomputer, and they also feature a high-resolution camera and a wireless internet connection. With very little modification a smartphone can become a powerful, portable scientific instrument. Here are a few of the more unexpected smartphone applications.
Read More >Dr. William G. Gaines, President and COO of Thunder Energies Corporation (TEC), a company publicly traded OTCQB with stock symbol TNRG, announced last month that Ross Optical Industries of El Paso, Texas has been selected to manufacture the proprietary concave lens for the Santilli Telescope. This significant agreement was reached after months of tests and discussions between the parties.
At Ross Optical, we are proud to provide components and designs that meet our customers' unique needs. Sometimes, though, customers request solutions that would violate the laws of physics. Below we give three examples of laws that we cannot break, and ways we can work around these barriers.
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As CTO at Ross Optical, Lisa Yang provides design and technical support services to customers. She designs and recommends lens systems, coatings, and mechanical systems that maximize performance and ensure customer satisfaction. In this interview, she shares insight from her current projects and experiences.
Customer satisfaction rises again in 2015
We recently completed our 2015 customer survey and were pleased to find that customer satisfaction is once again on the rise, at 4.65 out of 5. Customers praised our responsiveness, design prowess, and range of components and coatings. We're thrilled with this feedback, but we know we can always do more for those we serve. Read on to learn how we've expanded our capabilities.
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SPIE Optifab is shaping up to be a great event in Rochester, N.Y. next week. The sold-out exhibition will feature optical fabrication equipment and technologies from around the world. The show is best recognized for its educational track, though.
ISO certification standards are tightening, particularly for manufacturers of medical devices. ISO certification audits can extend all the way up the supply chain. Choosing a medical OEM optics supplier that has a robust quality management system (QMS) in place makes these audits easier on your business. Here are four ways a disciplined approach can save you time, money, and frustration.
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Ross Optical is known for doing what it takes to meet our customers' required timelines. Every summer, we shift our hours to fit our customers' schedules and give our employees much-deserved time with their families. Our annual Summer Hours will begin on Monday, June 1, 2015. Phone support is available Monday through Thursday from 6:00 am to 4:30 pm MST, closed on Fridays. We will resume regular business hours on Monday, August 17, 2015.
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Since our start in 1988, Ross Optical has grown to be one of the most trusted suppliers of optical solutions for critical projects. Last month we surveyed our long-term customers to understand what keeps them coming back, even as competition in the optics supply industry has grown. Based on their feedback, we’d like to share five reasons our customers keep returning.
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When Regular Optics Win
Engineers are invariably drawn to new technology. It is important to realize, though, that sometimes old ways are the best. This is particularly true when considering whether to use aspheric lenses in an optical design. We at Ross Optical have certainly embraced the recent advances in asphere fabrication, as evidenced by our range of aspheres. With that said, we also stock a huge range of hard-to-find, large-diameter, spherical doublets and triplets.
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