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II-VI Incorporated Launches New, More Powerful Pump Laser Modules

On June 06th, 2019, II‐VI Incorporated, a pioneer in high-power laser modules, announced that it has launched its 976-nm pump laser modules with up to 120 W of wavelength-stabilized output power.

7 Jun 2019

New Way to Significantly Reduce the Amount of Energy Required by Organic Light Emitting Diodes

Researchers at RIKEN and the University of California San Diego, together with international collaborators, have discovered a way to considerably bring down the amount of energy needed by organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs).

6 Jun 2019

Olympus DSX1000: Precision from Every Angle

Enabling macro-to-micro observation and precise measurements, the new Olympus DSX1000 digital microscope offers speed and versatility to electronics, metal and automotive applications.

From Olympus Europa SE & Co. KG 6 Jun 2019

LEDVANCE Unveils New Vintage Luminaires in the Edition 1906 Range

Retro aesthetics combined with modern LED filament technology: LEDVANCE has added new luminaires to its Vintage Edition 1906 series. Continuing the successful vintage design, the new additions enhance the interior design of commercial environments, including hotels, restaurants, lounges and shops.

From LEDVANCE GmbH 6 Jun 2019

New Way of Operating Quantum Cascade Lasers can Detect Low Concentrations of Volatile Organic Compounds

Scientists have created a new method of operating miniature quantum cascade lasers (QCLs) to quickly determine the absorption spectra of various organic molecules in the air at the same time.

4 Jun 2019

New Light Source Offers Manufacturers Freedom to Design and Improves Safety

Success in the progressively competitive automobile sector can be attained mainly by those who combine well-engineered products with appealing design, for instance, through the ideal incorporation of headlamps.

4 Jun 2019

Researchers Provide Experimental and Theoretical Groundwork to Interpret Interactions Between Light and Matter

Applying extreme ultraviolet radiation to probe magnetic materials provides a complete microscopic picture of the way magnetic systems interact with light, which is believed to be the fastest way to control a magnetic material.

4 Jun 2019

Researchers Demonstrate Enough Data to Realize the Elusive Organic Semiconductor Laser Diode

Japanese researchers have shown that a new kind of laser diode predicated on organic semiconductors and one that has been elusive for a long time could now be achieved.

3 Jun 2019

Teledyne DALSA Designs New High-Speed and High-Resolution Genie Nano-CXP Cameras

Teledyne DALSA is a Teledyne Technologies (NYSE: TDY) company and a world leader in machine vision technology.

From Teledyne DALSA 31 May 2019

MKS Announces Ophir® Compact InGaAs Camera-Based Beam Profiling Systems for Eye-Safe Military, Telecom, and Medical Laser Applications

MKS Instruments, Inc., a global provider of technologies that enable advanced processes and improve productivity, has announced the Ophir® SP1201 and SP1203, compact, InGaAs camera-based beam profiling systems for real-time viewing and measuring of the optical performance of laser beams.

From MKS Instruments, Inc. 31 May 2019

Study Shows LED Light Could Improve Memory and Cognitive Function in Astronauts During Space Missions

At The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), bioengineering professor Hanli Liu is directing near-infrared laser light to astronauts’ brains in an effort to improve their cognitive and memory function during space missions.

30 May 2019

Thermal Imager Microscope Lens for Temperature Monitoring of Ultra-Small Targets

Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon has introduced a microscope lens that enables the temperature monitoring of ultra-small components.

From Micro-Epsilon USA 30 May 2019

Powerful New Laser to Boost Car Manufacturing

With the ability to cut and shape ultra-high-strength boron steel up to one thousand times faster than existing technology, a new precision pulse laser looks set to boost the car industry with a 10% reduction in waste products, a 5% reduction in chassis costs, and a two-third decrease in manufacturing time.

From Photonics21 30 May 2019

FBH to Introduce Custom Diode Lasers and UV LEDs for LiDAR and SERDS

At Laser World of Photonics, the Ferdinand-Braun-Institut, Leibniz-Institut für Hoechstfrequenztechnik (FBH) will showcase its competences in diode lasers and UV LEDs.

29 May 2019

New Intelligent Pedestrian Traffic Light System

In Vienna, about 200 push-button pedestrian lights (signalized pedestrian crossings) are present. They enable pedestrians to safely get across a street. But they will have to wait for some time, which is infuriating for a number of people.

28 May 2019