OCT began in ophthalmology and remains one of its most impactful technologies. The convergence of spectral-domain detection, advances in holographic gratings, high-speed cameras, and clinical demands transformed OCT into the standard of care for retinal disease management.
At the heart of every high-performance ophthalmic OCT system is a carefully engineered spectrometer. Its speed, sensitivity, optical efficiency, and regulatory robustness directly shape image quality and diagnostic reliability. For OCT system developers, spectrometer performance is foundational to clinical success.
Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography (OCT-A) is a powerful extension of OCT that enables visualization of blood vessels without the need for exogenous contrast agents. Unlike fluorescein angiography or indocyanine green angiography, OCT-A provides depth-resolved vascular imaging, allowing clinicians and researchers to localize vessels within specific tissue layers.
Today, OCT-A remains the only widely adopted technique capable of imaging microvasculature in three dimensions, non-invasively, and without injected dye. Most common applications are investigating stent failure and plaque build up.
System Integrators have developed proprietary dual weld and inspection heads whereby, the SLED illumination source is projected co-axially through the same optics as the welding laser. This provides real time SD-OCT weld penetration depth measurements with micron level precision at imaging depths down to 15.5 mm at speeds of up to 250 kHz. The primary application is battery weld monitoring.
SD-OCT represents a transformative advancement in the inspection and control of material processing applications. By providing real-time, high-resolution access to subsurface structures, OCT addresses a critical unmet need. More than just an inspection tool, OCT serves as a bridge between observation and control, enabling a new generation of intelligent manufacturing systems.
As integration challenges are overcome and data analytics capabilities mature, OCT is poised to become a cornerstone of advanced, high-precision production environments.
Misty Johnson is responsible for taking care of our grating customers at the Logan, Utah, facility. She has been a member of the Wasatch Photonics team since 2009. By understanding her customers’ needs and goals, as well as the current grating market, Misty is able to provide a superior level of customer support. As Account Manager, she acts as a liaison between customers and Wasatch Photonics’ manufacturing department making sure that the lines of communication are always open.
Customer support is an integral part of Wasatch Photonics commitment to customers. Whether you are in the market to purchase a single grating, inquiring as a distributor, or purchasing large volume, Misty will guide you seamlessly through the custom design process. Misty strives to build trust and strong long term relationships with Wasatch Photonics customers. She brings 20 years’ experience as customer support manager from a number of manufacturing and service companies.
