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formnext 2019: EOS First Supplier to Develop CO Laser Solution for Industrial 3D Printing

Polymer-based FDR technology for superfine surfaces and extremely delicate components will pave the way for new series production applications

From EOS GmbH, Electro Optical Systems 21 Nov 2019

New Optical Tweezer Technology to Manipulate Small Particles

Special light beams, reminiscent of the “tractor beam” in Star Trek, can be used to exploit molecules or small biological particles. Even cells or viruses can be moved or captured. However, these optical tweezers work only with objects in transparent liquids or empty space.

20 Nov 2019

High-Performance Camera can Help Detect Dark Matter and Extraterrestrial Life

For the first time, scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed one of the highest-performance cameras made up of sensors that count single particles of light, or photons.

20 Nov 2019

Photonis Teams with Los Alamos National Laboratory to Win Research and Development Award

Los Alamos National Laboratory recently announced nine technologies that have received R&D 100 Awards and three inventions that won Special Recognition Awards,

From PHOTONIS Technologies S.A.S. 20 Nov 2019

ALBALUX and QuickSwitch Success Stories Continue - Two Products Honoured by Laser Focus World

LASER COMPONENTS continues to collect awards for its innovative ALBALUX and QuickSwitch products. US industry magazine Laser Focus World has honoured both with its prestigious Innovators Award.

From Laser Components (UK) Ltd. 20 Nov 2019

Real-Time Enzymatic Activity can be Tracked Using Quantum Light

A recent study has demonstrated how enzyme reactions can be tracked in real time using quantum light. This latest study, which brings biology and quantum physics together, has important implications for developing quantum sensors intended for biomedical applications.

19 Nov 2019

Innovation Hub to Accelerate Scientific Breakthroughs

A new innovation hub is enabling researchers to turn their breakthrough scientific concepts that use photonics into industrially-relevant demonstrators.

19 Nov 2019

New Terahertz Laser Shows Promise in Sensing, Imaging, and Communications

The terahertz frequency range shows promise in precise long-range sensing for radio astronomy, ultrahigh-resolution imaging, and high-bandwidth communications, to name a few. This frequency range falls at the center of the electromagnetic spectrum between infrared light and microwaves.

15 Nov 2019

Laser Marking of Optical Substrates - Marked In House with Part and Batch Numbers

Traceability and consistent quality of precision optical components are of utmost importance whether they are being integrated into your product or used as part of your own manufacturing equipment.

From Laser Components (UK) Ltd. 15 Nov 2019

Optical Filters for Fluorescence Microscopy - Compatible with all Major Microscopy Manufacturers

With the increasing use of antimicrobial drugs, the evolution of pathogens and diseases has increased exponentially. The need to better characterise and elucidate novel pathways to neutralise or eradicate these threats is of paramount importance.

From Laser Components (UK) Ltd. 15 Nov 2019

Laserssel Wins 2019 Global Technology Award for Laser Selective Reflow

Laserssel Co., LTD, a leading provider of laser selective soldering technology, announces that it was awarded a 2019 Global Technology Award in the category of Soldering – Selective for its LSR (Laser Selective Reflow).

From Laserssel Corporation 15 Nov 2019

New Technique for Further Expanding Applications of Ghost Imaging

A technique for capturing moving objects using the unconventional imaging method called ghost imaging has been developed by scientists. The new technique could enable practical use of the imaging method for innovative applications like video compression and storage, biomedical imaging, and security checks.

14 Nov 2019

YXLON International’s FF70 CL 2D-3D X-ray Wins 2019 Global Technology Award

YXLON International, a company of the Swiss tech holding Comet Group, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a 2019 Global Technology Award in the category of Inspection – X-ray for its YXLON FF70 CL highest resolution advanced 2D and 3D X-ray system.

From Comet Yxlon 14 Nov 2019

Measure Outside of the Box with PicoQuant‘s New FluoMic Add-on for the FluoTime 300

From November 4 to 7, 2019, the lecturers and participants of the international course on “Principles and Applications of Time-resolved Fluorescence Spectroscopy” got a first look at PicoQuant’s FluoMic in action.

From Picoquant GmbH 13 Nov 2019