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Combining very high strength with light weight, composite materials are finding their way into more and more structural and cosmetic parts within the aerospace and automotive industries. As composite use grows throughout these industries, efficient and effective methods of non-visual damage detection are needed. To meet this need, Luna has demonstrated that high spatial resolution (0.65 mm) fiber optic strain sensors incorporated into carbon fiber…Read More

An important technology for the future of long term space missions is the use of expandable, inflatable space habitats.  Inflatable habitats are key to reducing the weight of space structures, and are not constrained by the size of the launch vehicle.  In order to ensure the reliability of these structures, Luna is working with NASA and the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to research and develop a…Read More

At the OFC 2018 in San Diego recently, we unveiled the newest member of Luna’s family of high-performance test equipment for the lightwave industry.  The LCA 500 Lightwave Component Analyzer combines industry-leading resolution and sensitivity with high speed and simplified setup to deliver a component characterization solution that extends beyond the R&D lab and onto the production floor. High Fidelity IL, RL and PDL The…Read More

We recently introduced the newest generation of our distributed strain and temperature measurement platform which is more compact, expands to multiple input channels, and delivers reliable and robust real-time data. Customers are realizing that the ODiSI 6100 delivers a new level of functionality needed to tackle an even wider range of data acquisition applications in the lab, on the production floor, or in the field….Read More

Chicken rivets may not sound like a very technical term.  However, it refers to the mechanical fasteners used extensively in the aerospace industry to guarantee the reliability of adhesive bonds of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) materials.   Because adhesive bonds are not very well understood, current certification requirements need proof that should a critical design load be reached, each adhesively bonded joint will not separate and…Read More

As always, we’re going to be exhibiting at OFC again this year and we hope to see you there!  Visit us in booth #3539! Whether you are developing the next generation of Silicon Photonics or looking to improve the quality and reliability of fiber networks and components, our revolutionary test and measurement technology will enhance your research, improve your designs and help bring your photonic products to market…Read More

You will soon find Luna in Novi, Michigan exhibiting at the upcoming Automotive Testing Expo, October 24-26.  Held in The Suburban Collection Showplace, this event is America’s largest vehicle and component test and validation exhibition with over 340 exhibitors.  Luna is excited to be one of them!  Visit us at booth #3020.  Register for your free pass here!  We will be showcasing our ODiSI High-Definition…Read More

Luna is excited to be participating in the upcoming 6th Annual Global Automotive Lightweight Materials Summit (GALM.)   The largest OEM-led lightweight materials event begins August 22nd in Detroit, Michigan at the COBO Center.    Visit us at stand #19 We will be showcasing the ODiSI 5.2 – the industries’ only high-definition strain measurement system.  Based on light weight and embeddable fiber optic sensors, ODiSI can help…Read More

We’re exhibiting at OFC again this year and we hope to see you there! Visit us at booth #2511 We will be demonstrating our optical technologies, including our Component Analyzers and Reflectometers. Why you should stop by… Our solutions offer substantial cost and time savings in development, production and maintenance; providing the most comprehensive, sensitive, and accurate testing available. We’ll be demonstrating the following revolutionary…Read More