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Terahertz Radiation-Driven Particle Accelerator for Electrons

A miniature particle accelerator for electrons that can carry out four different functions at the push of a button has been developed by researchers.

By Matt Pullen 4 Apr 2018

Sierra-Olympic Introduces Long-Range, Thermal Zoom Camera Family at ISC West 2018

Sierra-Olympic Technologies, supplier of infrared (IR) and thermal imaging components, cameras, and systems solutions for innovative imaging applications, will demonstrate the new Vinden LR series of longrange thermal cameras with powerful continuouszoom optics.

From Sierra-Olympic Technologies Inc. 4 Apr 2018

Rapid Test Prevents Antibiotic Resistance from Spreading

Standard practices for infectious diagnostics take up to 72 hours for a reliable result but the new Raman spectroscopy method provides it in under 3 hours.

By Louise Saul 30 Mar 2018

New Spectroscopic Thermometer for Nanomaterials

Scientists at ORNL have discovered a way to take the temperature of materials from an area that is 100,000 times thinner than a single human hair.

By Louise Saul 30 Mar 2018

Robust, Light, Flexible, Paper-Thin LCD Can Display Three Colors Simultaneously

A distinctive kind of liquid crystal display (LCD), which is tough, light, flexible, and paper-like, has been developed by optoelectronic engineers.

30 Mar 2018

Using Infrared Lasers to Detect Chemical or Biological Attack

Researchers are developing a real-time instrument that can screen the atmosphere for toxic agents to alert people to a chemical/biological attack.

29 Mar 2018

Laser Source for Infrared Chemical Imaging Holds Promise for Early Cancer Detection

Researchers demonstrated an optical fiber-based laser source can be used to conduct infrared spectromicroscopy with a unmatched precision.

By Matt Pullen 29 Mar 2018

Using Optical Mammography in Combination with X-Rays to Diagnose Breast Cancer

Optical mammography (OM) uses infrared or harmless red light in combination with X-rays for monitoring or diagnosis in cases that mandate repeated imaging.

29 Mar 2018

CyberOptics Demonstrates World’s Fastest CMM Powered by MRS Technology and World’s First MRS-Enabled SPI System at NEPCON China

CyberOptics® Corporation (NASDAQ: CYBE), a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-precision 3D sensing technology solutions, today announced plans to exhibit in Stand 1F32 at NEPCON China, scheduled to take place April 24-26, 2018 at the Shanghai World EXPO Exhibition & Convention Center. Company representatives will demonstrate the new high-speed SQ3000™3D CMM, an extension of the MRS-enabled SQ3000 platform deemed best-in-class, along with the new MRS-enabled SE3000™ SPI system.

From CyberOptics Corporation 28 Mar 2018

alpha300 Ri - New Inverted Confocal Raman Microscope

WITec has launched the alpha300 Ri inverted Raman microscope.

From WITec GmbH 28 Mar 2018

Sierra-Olympic to Premier Vinden 75, a Superior LWIR/Thermal Camera with 5x Continuous Zoom at ISC West 2018

Sierra-Olympic Technologies, supplier of infrared (IR) and thermal imaging components, cameras, and systems solutions for innovative imaging applications, will showcase the new Vinden 75, an uncooled thermal imaging engine. The OEM module utilizes a longwave infrared (LWIR), vanadium oxide (VOx) microbolometer sensor and novel zoom optics to offer the highest LWIR imaging performance per unit, per gram and volume.

From Sierra-Olympic Technologies Inc. 28 Mar 2018

RTI International Launches SWIR Vision Systems for Machine Vision Imaging Technology

RTI International, a leading nonprofit research institute, today announced the launch of a new spin-out venture company, SWIR Vision Systems Inc., to commercialize breakthrough infrared camera technology developed at RTI for applications in the industrial machine vision, security systems, agricultural, automotive, and other global imaging markets.

From SWIR Vision Systems 27 Mar 2018