Wasatch Photonics

We are the leader in diffraction gratings and spectrometers; manufacturing the highest efficiency VPH gratings and Raman & OCT spectrometers in the industry.

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Wow! It's hard to believe that today we are celebrating the one-year anniversary of the opening of our Wasatch Photonics Europe sales and manufacturing facility. Looking back, it's incredible to reflect on such an amazing journey so far—and we're even more excited about what the future holds.

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🌊 Scientists are using advanced imaging and spectroscopy techniques to better understand how microplastics move through oceans, waterways, and even living organisms.
These tools help researchers detect and identify plastic particles that are far too small to see with the naked eye — giving scientists a clearer picture of how widespread microplastic contamination has become and how it may impact ecosystems over time.
📖 Read more: https://t.co/Dsf9x7sTcJ #ScienceSaturday #Microplastics #EnvironmentalScience #OceanScience

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No two Raman applications are the same.

Different samples, environments, and workflows require different solutions.

Explore our Raman spectrometers to find the right fit for your application: https://t.co/CRaZ4L2ZjQ #Raman #Spectroscopy #Photonics

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A humble piece of glass becomes a powerful VPH transmission grating through a carefully refined 8-step process.
Every one of our patented VPH gratings is manufactured in-house with precision, consistency, and care — from incoming materials inspection to final quality testing.
Learn more about our VPH transmission gratings: https://t.co/G4kirjFmcj #Photonics #Optics #DiffractionGratings #Manufacturing

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🌌 Powerful solar storms this month may bring auroras farther south than usual — and they’re also a reminder of how connected Earth is to activity on the Sun.
Solar eruptions can disturb Earth’s magnetic field, affect satellites and radio communications, and create the glowing auroras we see in the night sky. Scientists are continuing to study how these storms interact with our atmosphere and technology as the Sun moves through a particularly active phase of its cycle.
📖 Read more: https://t.co/8l4Ljb8t3L #ScienceSaturday #SpaceWeather #Aurora #Astronomy

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Three product lines. One shared foundation in photonics as an enabling technology. #Raman #OCT #photonics

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🪐Science Saturday - Why are skies different colors on different planets?

On Earth, Rayleigh scattering helps make our sky blue. On other worlds, atmospheric chemistry, clouds, and particles could create skies that appear orange, white, or even purple.

Scientists are now studying these color signatures to learn what distant planets may be made of. 📖 https://t.co/VdJTKRAPVL #ScienceSaturday #Exoplanets #Astronomy #Photonics

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Small slit changes can make a big difference in Raman resolution. Here, narrower slit settings more clearly resolve the toluene double peak across multiple detector and f/# configurations of the WP-532X Raman system.

Explore more Raman X Bites: https://t.co/RLAh9GOmNh
#RamanSpectroscopy #Photonics #Optics #XBites #Raman #spectroscopy #photonics #optics

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Our Cobra 800 OCT spectrometers are available in three varieties — helping you find the right balance between size, resolution, and imaging depth for your specific application needs.

Explore our Cobra spectrometer options: https://t.co/jUMAvNaBMV
#OCT #photonics #biophotonics #opticalengineering

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🐝 Science Saturday: Bees get the credit—but they’re just part of the pollination story.

While bees are famous pollinators, many other insects—like flies, beetles, and butterflies—play a major role in helping plants reproduce. Some crops even rely more on these “under-the-radar” pollinators than bees. 📖
Read more: https://t.co/qSy4ZelmYk
#ScienceSaturday #Pollinators #Ecology #Biodiversity

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Interested in building technology that helps people see and understand the world in new ways?

We’re growing our team in Morrisville and currently hiring for several roles across Wasatch Photonics. If you’re excited by spectroscopy, optics, and hands-on innovation, we’d love to hear from you.

Explore our open positions: https://t.co/IRYmABk6RD #photonics #spectroscopy #optics #engineeringjobs #hiring

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A single beam becomes a spectrum. That’s the role of our patented VPH transmission gratings—Separating 1st order light into the detail that make spectroscopy measurements possible. #photonics #Raman

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🌌 Science Saturday: We’re discovering planets that shouldn’t even exist—and rewriting the rules of how worlds form.
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope are uncovering strange new planets and atmospheres—like scorching rocky worlds with unexpected atmospheres and gas giants with icy clouds. These findings are challenging long-held ideas about how planets form and what they’re made of.
📖 Read more: https://t.co/FPZQPipHzR #ScienceSaturday #JWST #SpaceScience #Astronomy

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Nice views and great conversations ☀️ We’ve been at the EPIC AGM & Summit this week—listening, learning, and connecting with the photonics community. #photonics #EPICAGM

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🔊 Science Saturday - What if lasers didn’t use light—but sound instead? Researchers just developed a “phonon laser” that controls vibrations at the quantum level, opening new possibilities for sensing and materials science.
📖 Read more: https://t.co/wGrLq4ygpO #ScienceSaturday #Photonics #QuantumScience #Engineering #Innovation

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Small change, big impact 👀
A narrower slit can improve resolution—helping you separate closely spaced spectral features like this toluene double peak.
Explore more Raman X Bites: https://t.co/dMONYH6ZA4 #RamanSpectroscopy #Photonics #Optics #XBites

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Bringing OCT into your system? It doesn’t have to be complicated.
Cobra OEM is built for easy integration—combining a compact footprint with the performance needed for reliable, cost-effective imaging at scale.
Learn more: https://t.co/YiG3M5svYA #OCT #Photonics #Optics #Engineering

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⚛️ For the first time ever, scientists successfully transported antimatter… by truck 🚚 This breakthrough could unlock more precise experiments—and help answer why our universe is made of matter at all. 📖 Read more: https://t.co/msdfdMEkzF #ScienceSaturday #Physics #Antimatter #CERN #Discovery

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✨ Did you know? For over 20 years, our VPH gratings have been used in astronomical spectrographs on telescopes around the world—helping scientists study light from across the universe.
🔭 See where our gratings are making an impact: https://t.co/961t9t5x4Z
#Photonics #Astronomy #Optics #Gratings #Science

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We’re excited to kick off Spring SciX in Exeter, UK today! 🇬🇧 If you’re at the show, stop by to connect with our team and explore what’s new in Raman spectroscopy. #SpringSciX #RamanSpectroscopy #Photonics #SciX