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PIXELTEQ Multispectral Imaging Technology Now Available from Ocean Optics

Ocean Optics, the industry leader in modular spectroscopy applications and products, has consolidated the innovative multispectral sensing and imaging offerings of PIXELTEQ into the Ocean Optics product portfolio.

18 Oct 2016

OSA Makes a Century of Innovations in Optics Technologies

Optics has changed everything. Barcodes make shopping a breeze. MRIs detect injury and disease. Cameras capture life on Facebook and Instagram, as well as speeding cars.

18 Oct 2016

Nokia Extends Fiber Solution for Universal Next-Generation PON

Nokia is extending its fiber solution for universal next generation passive optical networks (PON) to help operators more effectively scale, deploy and automate their fiber networks as the demand for data grows.

18 Oct 2016

Researchers Lay Foundation for Creation of Electronic Paper Capable of Full Color Scale

Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology have developed the foundation for a new electronic paper. A material that is less than a micrometer thin, flexible, and provides all of the colors that a standard LED display gives. However, it requires ten times less energy than a Kindle tablet.

17 Oct 2016

Stretchy Biocompatible Optical Fibers for Use as Medical Implants to Sense Signs of Disease

A collaborative team of researchers from MIT and Harvard Medical School have produced a biocompatible and highly stretchable optical fiber made from hydrogel.

17 Oct 2016

Optimised Machine Vision Optical Components

Machine vision lens specialists - Resolve Optics Ltd. has announces that the main focus of its stand at VISION 2016 (Stuttgart, Germany) will be the company’s specialist lens development, design and manufacture service.

From Resolve Optics Ltd. 17 Oct 2016

Research Engineers Develop Simple, Energy-Efficient Way to Create 3D Acoustic Holograms

Research Triangle engineers have developed a simple, energy-efficient way to create three-dimensional acoustic holograms.

17 Oct 2016

New Imaging Technique May Improve Detection of GI Cancers

A new imaging technique is under development with the aim of detecting and characterising early cancerous changes in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

17 Oct 2016

Force Fields and Soundwaves Help Develop Floating Pixels

Researchers have developed a mid-air display of ‘floating pixels’. Researchers from the Universities of Sussex and Bristol have employed soundwaves to lift several small objects at once even before the objects could be spun and flipped using electric force fields.

14 Oct 2016

New Projection-Type Holographic 3D Display Technology Enables Free Design of Display Size, Visual Angle

NICT has newly developed a projection-type see-through holographic 3D display technology, in which an optical screen of a digitally designed holographic optical element (DDHOE) and a digital holographic projection technique were combined.

14 Oct 2016

Specim FX Hyperspectral Cameras From STEMMER IMAGING

STEMMER IMAGING has signed a partnership agreement with the Finnish hyperspectral camera manufacturer, Specim, for the distribution of spectrographs and the FX series of hyperspectral cameras, through all its European subsidiaries. This allows STEMMER IMAGING to offer complete hyperspectral imaging systems for machine vision applications.

13 Oct 2016

New Range of Optically Clear Encapsulants from Techsil® Deliver Enhanced Performance for Electronics

Techsil, the global distributor of adhesives and sealants which has built its reputation on technical excellence and customer service, has launched a new range of optically clear encapsulants for which help deliver better performance in electronic assemblies.

13 Oct 2016

Synopsys’ LucidShape CAA V5 Based Software Product Enables Accurate Optical Simulation

Synopsys, Inc. today announced the beta version availability of its LucidShape CAA V5 Based software product for the design, analysis and verification of automotive exterior lighting designs.

13 Oct 2016

Mentor Graphics' FloEFD Product to be Part of New Master's Degree Program on Automotive ELS in France

Mentor Graphics Corporation today announced its partnership of the master's degree program on automotive Embedded Lighting Systems (ELS).

13 Oct 2016

New USB 3.1 Gen 1 Industrial Camera Models Featuring Future-Oriented Type-C Connectors

At this year's VISION show from 8th to 10th November in Stuttgart, industrial camera manufacturer IDS Imaging Development Systems will be introducing a number of new camera series featuring USB 3.1 Gen 1 with Type-C, or GigE connectors. The focus will be on more powerful sensors, robust housing and connection technology, as well as on a simple integration of the cameras. Visitors will see impressive application demos, and a wide range of solutions from classical machine vision and 3D robot vision to embedded vision and ITS applications.

13 Oct 2016