Honeycomb Optical Breadboards
Optical breadboards are a relatively portable platform for building an optical setup on a flat surface. Thorlabs offers three types of honeycomb breadboards. The extensive Nexus® damped optical breadboard product line features all-steel construction, excellent thermal stability, and damping optimized for each breadboard size. The 5 mm thick stainless steel top and bottom skins have a precision-machined matte finish, and the mounting holes have a 1/2″ (12.5 mm) border at the edges of the breadboard. Our 58 mm thick optical breadboards are intrinsically damped and lightweight and also feature a 5 mm thick stainless steel top skin. The mounting holes have a 1/2″ (12.5 mm) border at the edges of the breadboard. Our nonmagnetic aluminum breadboards are available in a lightweight 25 mm thick version as well as a stiffer 55 mm thick version. The mounting holes have a 1” (25 mm) border at the edges of the breadboards.
Damping: The breadboard’s ability to dissipate energy from an induced vibration on the breadboard’s surface, reducing its magnitude and duration.
Stiffness: The breadboard’s capability to resist bending to an applied force or load, reducing the deflection between two components on the breadboard’s surface.
Solid Aluminum Optical Breadboards
Our non-magnetic aluminum breadboards come in various sizes and shapes with either imperial- or metric-threaded holes. We also offer two types of large-area translating breadboards, a water cooled breadboard, and a large range of accessories.
Optically Clear Acrylic Breadboard
- Optically Clear Acrylic for High Transmission in the Visible and NIR
- 1/4″-20 Tapped Through Holes for Mounting
- Central Unobstructed Viewing Window
- Ideal for Vision Systems and Metrology
Breadboard Frames and Isolators
Thorlabs manufactures a range of frames for our aluminum and honeycomb breadboards. Frames are offered with Rigid, Passive, or Active Vibration Isolation. Benchtop solutions with passive or active isolation are also available.
Optical Breadboard Accessories
Accessories for optical breadboards make using them easier and more convenient. We offer handles, leveling and standoff posts, shelves, blackout materials, construction rails and feet.
