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Blurred Light Creates High-Resolution Microscope Lenses

Researchers in Canada have pioneered a novel 3D printing technique known as blurred tomography, enabling the swift production of microlenses with optical quality comparable to commercial standards.

10 May 2024

New Organic Material Outshines Traditional NIR Detectors

Recently, in the Chinese Journal of Polymer Science, researchers at the South China University of Technology discovered a novel class of infrared photodetectors based on organic semiconductors and it has the potential to revolutionize imaging technology.

10 May 2024

Teledyne FLIR Commends NHTSA Ruling for Automatic Emergency Braking Requirement on Passenger Vehicles

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, today commends the National Highway Transportation Safety Commission (NHTSA) for finalizing a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard that will require pedestrian automatic emergency braking (PAEB) on all passenger cars and light trucks by September 2029.

From Teledyne FLIR LLC 10 May 2024

New PIC Platform Based on Lithium Tantalate for High-Performance and Affordability

In a study published in the journal Nature, researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne developed Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs), which completely transformed optical communications and computing systems, where chips merge several optical devices and functionality into one.

9 May 2024

Photon Momentum Discovery Unveils Novel Silicon-Based Optoelectronic Capabilities

A team of researchers led by chemists at the University of California, Irvine found a previously unidentified way light interacts with matter.

8 May 2024

Aven Introduces New 9 Piece E-Z Pik Tweezers Set for Precision Work

Aven, a full-service technology provider, is thrilled to announce the release of its 9 Piece E-Z Pik Tweezers Set. This comprehensive tweezer set offers precision and convenience for a range of applications.

From Aven, Inc. 7 May 2024

FLIR Unveils A6301 Cooled Automation Camera for Process Control, Monitoring, and Quality Assurance

FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, today announced the FLIR A6301, a cooled-core longwave thermal imaging camera designed for 24/7 inspection and automation applications aimed at making production lines more efficient and improving product quality.

From FLIR 7 May 2024

Ant-Man and Superman Techniques Expose Tiny Hidden Impurities in Crystals

A breakthrough in atomic-scale X-Ray imaging, detecting the presence of just a few hundred gallium atoms inside an otherwise pure silicon crystal, is being celebrated at the University of Surrey.

7 May 2024

Novel X-Ray Mirror Achieves Breakthrough Resolution

A Japanese group of scientists has created an X-Ray mirror with a pliable shape that leads to exceptional atomic precision and enhanced stability. The research is published in the journal Optica.

6 May 2024

The new profilometers for this 2024

We are glad to present our new profilometers, which are significant advancements in metrology and surface measurement technology unveiled at our landmark online Sensofar Event 24. Image Credit: Sensofar We ...

From Sensofar Metrology 6 May 2024

Fibre Optic Isolators

LASER COMPONENTS offers a large range of pigtailed isolators for use across wavelengths, fibre types and with a small form factor. With the components working across a large region of the spectrum with wavelength options within and outside the telecoms regions.

From Laser Components (UK) Ltd. 2 May 2024

Chroma Technology Unveils New Website Optimized for Photonics Professionals

Chroma Technology, a leading manufacturer of high-performance optical filters, has launched a redesigned website to provide a best-in-class online experience for the optics and photonics community.

From Chroma Technology Corp. 2 May 2024

SVS-Vistek Camera Delivers Stunning 127-Megapixel Resolution Imaging for Detail-Demanding Optical Inspections

Leveraging a powerful 127.6 megapixel (13392 x 9528 pixel) CMOS sensor, the SVS-Vistek shr661 camera acquires full resolution images at speeds up to 20.3 frames-per-second (FPS) when conducting detail-demanding industrial inspection of wafers, flat panels and solar panels, as well as non-industrial optical tasks such as geo-mapping, film making and life sciences.

From SVS-Vistek GmbH 2 May 2024

Low profile mount offers stable platform for large mirrors

Optical Surfaces Ltd. has developed a new low profile mirror mount that provides a secure platform for large and heavy high-precision flat, spherical, on-axis and off-axis mirrors. Low profile mount providing secure p...

From Optical Surfaces Ltd. 1 May 2024

Gentec-EO Launches the 2024 Laser Lab Awards Program

Gentec-EO launches the 2024 Laser Lab Awards program. 12 winners will receive one of the five laser output measurement kits of their choice among a selection of top popular products made by Gentec-EO. The contest ends on June 30, 2024.

1 May 2024