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Criminals Foiled by Facial Identification Technology with 18 Megapixel Cameras

British company Acumé Forensic is renowned for its evidential identification services, which are used to help solve a wide range of crimes from fraud to armed robbery and murder. Reliable identification of poten...

From IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH 11 Apr 2017

Using Adaptive Hot Pixel Correction

What's that dot in my image? If you're asking yourself this question, then you've probably just discovered a hot pixel. A certain number of hot pixels exist in all standard image sensors and are perceived as a defect...

From IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH 11 Apr 2017

NTT Com to Deploy 400G Optical Transmission System in Data Centers for Network Connection

NTT Communications Corporation, the ICT solutions and international communications business within the NTT Group, announced today that they will begin deploying an ultra-large-capacity, space-saving and energy-saving 400Gbps (400G) optical transmission system in data centers for network connection.

10 Apr 2017

A Miniaturized Ultra-Resolution Microscope Using LEDs

ChipScope is a European project led by the University of Barcelona with the participation of SMEs, research institutes, and universities from five European countries. The project focuses on developing a new type of chip-sized optical microscope with high resolution capabilities.

10 Apr 2017

Leading Optics/Evetar Announces Production of 4K 360° Panomorph Lens

ImmerVision, the inventor of the 360-degree panomorph lens and worldwide expert in immersive optical and imaging technology, announced today that Leading Optics/Evetar is now producing and offering ODMs and OEMs their first 4K 360° panomorph lens, certified ImmerVision Enables.

7 Apr 2017

Space Dynamics Laboratory Announces Patent Award for Dall Carriage Interferometer Optical Carriage

The Utah State University Research Foundation's Space Dynamics Laboratory announced at the 33rd Space Symposium today that it has been awarded a patent for the Dall Carriage – a ruggedized interferometer optical carriage, with reduced sensitivity to cryocooler and flight induced vibrations.

7 Apr 2017

Researchers Develop New Anti-Reflective Coating and Novel Chemical Process for Laser Optics

A new anti-reflective coating and a novel chemical process for laser optics, developed by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) researchers, represents an important breakthrough in its effort to boost the energy of the National Ignition Facility’s (NIF) 192 giant lasers and cut the cost of repairing or replacing damaged optics vital to its operation.

7 Apr 2017

Supercritical Lens Developed by NUS Team for Super-Resolution Imaging

In high precision industries, the optical microscope is an important piece of equipment for failure inspection and scientific research.

6 Apr 2017

Multiple Commitments for Evaluation of Ultratech's Laser Melt Anneal System

Ultratech, Inc. is one of the leading suppliers of lithography, laserprocessing and inspection systems. These systems are used in the fabrication of semiconductor devices and high-brightness LEDs (HBLEDs), and also atomic layer deposition (ALD) systems.

6 Apr 2017

NASA's Fast Neutron Spectrometer Could Shield Space Crew from Neutron Radiation

Long-term exposure to high levels of cosmic radiation is a major health concern of living and working in space. To resolve this problem, NASA scientists have come up with an innovative device to track radiation exposure to neutrons. The device is being tested on the International Space Station.

6 Apr 2017

Introducing HÜBNER Photonics

For more than 70 years, the HÜBNER Group has been known for outstanding market-leading products in the transportation industries and life-quality technologies. In the new HÜBNER Photonics division, the same pri...

From HÜBNER Photonics GmbH 5 Apr 2017

High Performance 5.1 Megapixel Imaging Solution for High-end Security Camera Applications

High resolution AR0521 delivers high frame rate and improved low-light sensitivity with high dynamic range

From ON Semiconductor 5 Apr 2017

Kinetic River Chooses Alluxa Filters for Potomac Flow Cytometer Installation at National Cancer Institute

Alluxa, Inc., announced that their Ultra Series Optical Filters were installed in the Kinetic River Potomac Modular Flow Cytometer, National Cancer Institute.

From Alluxa 5 Apr 2017

World's First Full HD 1080p Thermal Imager Available in Rugged IP67 Environmental Housing

Sierra-Olympicâ€™s LWIR camera provides true 1920 x 1200 x 12 Âµm pixel resolution and comes with a 1-year warranty.

From Sierra-Olympic Technologies Inc. 4 Apr 2017

New Approach Combines Sub-Wavelength Nanowire with Photonic Crystal Platform

Contrary to the tremendous success story of electronic integration, photonic integration is still in its infancy. One the most serious obstacles it faces is the need to use a variety of materials to achieve different functions -- unlike electronic integration.

4 Apr 2017