OpenBeam Optical Rail Simple Rod Holder

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This component is a crucial piece in a system of prints that transforms an OpenBeam into a versatile optical rail. It seamlessly connects 8mm rods, which securely hold precision-crafted optical components, to the robust optical rail. An optical rail is a long, sturdy track onto which various optical components such as high-intensity light sources and precision lenses can be conveniently bolted down and easily repositioned along its length. Commercial optical rails are widely available at a cost of $380 per meter ($115 per foot), while Open beam rods can be obtained for just $12 per meter for the premium black anodized version. The difference in pricing is striking, to say the least. This component is part of the groundbreaking Open-source optics project, which aims to revolutionize the cost-effectiveness of scientific optical equipment: a pioneering initiative driven by Michigan Tech's Open Sustainability Technology Research Group.