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| Welcome to SavvyBlog, the What's New page! This is where I'll post the latest happenings at Savvy Optics, and in the optics community at large. I'm still trying to figure out how best to do this. I may just set up a separate blog account and keep a running series of blog entries, but in the mean-time, I'll post them here. |
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June 7th, 2009
We've finished testing the
SavvyInspectorTM, and we
are now taking orders.
Delivery is 6-8 weeks, and the software is still a bit
rough, but the calibrations are all really consistent
and the system works like a champ!
I haven't set up a special web-page for the system, or
for our growing line of products. That's my project for
next week.
Contact me for a quote!
We've finished testing the
SavvyInspectorTM, and we
are now taking orders.
Delivery is 6-8 weeks, and the software is still a bit
rough, but the calibrations are all really consistent
and the system works like a champ!
I haven't set up a special web-page for the system, or
for our growing line of products. That's my project for
next week.
Contact me for a quote!
September 24th, 2009
What a crazy summer. Progress on the massive overhaul of this website is slow. so
I wanted to get out a quick update.
The latest news is that Savvy Optics Corp now takes Credit Cards. Payment is at
time of order, so if you want to use this years capital to buy a SavvyInspectorTM,
we can make that happen.
What a crazy summer. Progress on the massive overhaul of this website is slow. so
I wanted to get out a quick update.
The latest news is that Savvy Optics Corp now takes Credit Cards. Payment is at
time of order, so if you want to use this years capital to buy a SavvyInspectorTM,
we can make that happen.
January 14, 2010
I just found out that I'll be teaching ISO 10110 at SPIE Orlando. I'll be bringing down
a SavvyInspectorTM, and may even get a booth, depending on cost and schedule. If
you are in the Orlando area and want to see a demo, drop me a line and we'll set up
a rendez-vous.
I just found out that I'll be teaching ISO 10110 at SPIE Orlando. I'll be bringing down
a SavvyInspectorTM, and may even get a booth, depending on cost and schedule. If
you are in the Orlando area and want to see a demo, drop me a line and we'll set up
a rendez-vous.
December 15, 2009
I'm continuing to write for NY Photonics newsletter. I've now done seven articles,
and have three more in the works. Here are the latest:
News from Berlin
Optics Math
High index glasses
I'm continuing to write for NY Photonics newsletter. I've now done seven articles,
and have three more in the works. Here are the latest:
News from Berlin
Optics Math
High index glasses
Older Posts and publications - See our SavvyBlog Archive
February 8, 2010
Photonics West standards meetings were very constructive. We made more progress
on the new wavefront standards, OP1.004 and OP1.005, thanks to the hard work of
Peter Takacs (BNL) and Chris Evans (Zygo). At the surface imperfection meeting, we
reviewed measurements by Davidson Optronics on the illumination fixture, D-667-11,
and I gave a presentation on Scratch and Dig instrumentation. We also approved
OP1.110-1 and OP1.110-10 for submittal to ANSI, which means the adoption of ISO
10110 as an American National Standard is immanent. We had a great presentation
by Rick Youngworth (Lightcapture) on default specifications, and by Allen Krisoloff
(Triptar) on optical glass standards. And I gave a presentation on Scratch and Dig
instrumentation. Very exciting! Check out the news on OEOSC's webpage, or contact
me for more info.
Photonics West standards meetings were very constructive. We made more progress
on the new wavefront standards, OP1.004 and OP1.005, thanks to the hard work of
Peter Takacs (BNL) and Chris Evans (Zygo). At the surface imperfection meeting, we
reviewed measurements by Davidson Optronics on the illumination fixture, D-667-11,
and I gave a presentation on Scratch and Dig instrumentation. We also approved
OP1.110-1 and OP1.110-10 for submittal to ANSI, which means the adoption of ISO
10110 as an American National Standard is immanent. We had a great presentation
by Rick Youngworth (Lightcapture) on default specifications, and by Allen Krisoloff
(Triptar) on optical glass standards. And I gave a presentation on Scratch and Dig
instrumentation. Very exciting! Check out the news on OEOSC's webpage, or contact
me for more info.
April 10, 2010
The Defense, Security and Sensing conference in Orlando was excellent. Savvy Optics
Corp exhibited for the first time (with FTOptics), and the SavvyInspectorTM SIF-4 got
rave reviews; more than 20 companies came by for a demo, and almost all of them
expressed interest in the instrument. It seems, in the words of one QA manager, we've
"got a tiger by the tail, here." Thanks to everyone who helped get the word out, and
encourage us to keep plugging our new solution to fix the Scratch and Dig woes of our
industry. Ari and I continue to work on new software and hardware, so stay tuned for
more news!
Also as a result of the conference, we now work with Excelsior Optronics to offer
recertification of scratch and dig comparison standards. We measure your standards
(any make or model) using the SavvyInspectorTM versus the key master sets here at
world headquarters. You get an inspection report and a certification. Contact us for a
quote.
The Defense, Security and Sensing conference in Orlando was excellent. Savvy Optics
Corp exhibited for the first time (with FTOptics), and the SavvyInspectorTM SIF-4 got
rave reviews; more than 20 companies came by for a demo, and almost all of them
expressed interest in the instrument. It seems, in the words of one QA manager, we've
"got a tiger by the tail, here." Thanks to everyone who helped get the word out, and
encourage us to keep plugging our new solution to fix the Scratch and Dig woes of our
industry. Ari and I continue to work on new software and hardware, so stay tuned for
more news!
Also as a result of the conference, we now work with Excelsior Optronics to offer
recertification of scratch and dig comparison standards. We measure your standards
(any make or model) using the SavvyInspectorTM versus the key master sets here at
world headquarters. You get an inspection report and a certification. Contact us for a
quote.
May 25, 2010
The on-site training in Horsholm, Denmark went great. We did a new, all-day version of
the surface imperfection class that I really liked. With the extra time, we were able to
add some hands-on training with both the visual inspection setup (MIL-PRF_13830B
and OP1.002) for visibility, as well as on various stereo microscopes for the
dimensional inspection (ISO-10110 and OP1.002).
The on-site training in Horsholm, Denmark went great. We did a new, all-day version of
the surface imperfection class that I really liked. With the extra time, we were able to
add some hands-on training with both the visual inspection setup (MIL-PRF_13830B
and OP1.002) for visibility, as well as on various stereo microscopes for the
dimensional inspection (ISO-10110 and OP1.002).
June 16, 2010
On June 8th, Savvy Optics Corp was awarded a contract to provide a SavvyInspectorTM
to the Army. The system will be delivered in early August to the group at the Picatinny
Arsenal which manages the scratch and dig comparison standards inventory for the
DoD. This is a very exciting opportunity, and I am really looking forward to working with
the folks at Picatinny on the project!
Thanks again to everyone who continues to spread the word about this new solution to
the subjectivity of scratch measurements.
On June 8th, Savvy Optics Corp was awarded a contract to provide a SavvyInspectorTM
to the Army. The system will be delivered in early August to the group at the Picatinny
Arsenal which manages the scratch and dig comparison standards inventory for the
DoD. This is a very exciting opportunity, and I am really looking forward to working with
the folks at Picatinny on the project!
Thanks again to everyone who continues to spread the word about this new solution to
the subjectivity of scratch measurements.
September 1, 2010
Now offering lease and inspection services!
1) Long term lease. If you need a SavvyInspectorTM right away, but your business isn't
ready to commit to a capital purchase, we will now lease you an instrument, subject to
our lease agreement and availability of instruments.
2) On-site services. At the request of many people, we now offer on-site inspection
services and one-day and two-day rentals of the SavvyInspectorTM. A trained inspector
will come to your facility, set up a SavvyInspectorTM, and work with your QA team to
resolve critical surface inspection issues. This is also a great way to try out the
SavvyInspectorTM technology before you purchase.
3) Inspection services. If you can bring your parts to our demo center at Aperture
Optical Sciences, Inc in Durham, CT, you can rent a SavvyInspectorTM by the hour, with
or without an operator.
Contact Us for rates and availability.
Now offering lease and inspection services!
1) Long term lease. If you need a SavvyInspectorTM right away, but your business isn't
ready to commit to a capital purchase, we will now lease you an instrument, subject to
our lease agreement and availability of instruments.
2) On-site services. At the request of many people, we now offer on-site inspection
services and one-day and two-day rentals of the SavvyInspectorTM. A trained inspector
will come to your facility, set up a SavvyInspectorTM, and work with your QA team to
resolve critical surface inspection issues. This is also a great way to try out the
SavvyInspectorTM technology before you purchase.
3) Inspection services. If you can bring your parts to our demo center at Aperture
Optical Sciences, Inc in Durham, CT, you can rent a SavvyInspectorTM by the hour, with
or without an operator.
Contact Us for rates and availability.
April 4, 2011
The training sessions in Chelmsford were a great success! Fifteen students from five
local companies came to attend the two day event. Since it was so successful, I have
scheduled two more SavvySeminarSeries; one for July in Tampa, FL and the other for
October in Los Angeles. I hope to make this a regular thing, serving the regions that are
not served by SPIE's conferences. Contact us for more info, or sign up now for Tampa at
a reduced rate!
Jan 15, 2011
At the request of many people, we will now be offering open sessions of our popular
on-site training seminars on Scratch and Dig, ISO 10110, and Surface texture. Our first
session will be at the end of February in New England, but we're planning more for
Southern California, Florida, and Arizona. Look for classes coming to your area, or
contact us for a schedule.
The training sessions in Chelmsford were a great success! Fifteen students from five
local companies came to attend the two day event. Since it was so successful, I have
scheduled two more SavvySeminarSeries; one for July in Tampa, FL and the other for
October in Los Angeles. I hope to make this a regular thing, serving the regions that are
not served by SPIE's conferences. Contact us for more info, or sign up now for Tampa at
a reduced rate!
Jan 15, 2011
At the request of many people, we will now be offering open sessions of our popular
on-site training seminars on Scratch and Dig, ISO 10110, and Surface texture. Our first
session will be at the end of February in New England, but we're planning more for
Southern California, Florida, and Arizona. Look for classes coming to your area, or
contact us for a schedule.