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A Novel Technique to Produce X-Ray Images in Color

A new method to produce X-Ray images in color has been developed by a research group at the University of Göttingen.

25 Jan 2023

Advanced XCAM X-Ray Camera System Ready for Sub-Orbital Space Launch

UK based XCAM Ltd, leaders in specialist digital camera systems, has delivered an advanced digital camera to Pennsylvania State University (PSU) in the USA, as part of a multi-million-dollar NASA space technology project that will see the system launched into space on a sub-orbital sounding rocket as part of the OGRE mission in 2025.

From XCAM Ltd 25 Jan 2023

Seeing is Believing: Mikrotron Camera Used in Developing Pupil Tracking Device for Eye Research

The human eye is in constant involuntary movement even when it is fixating on a target. When involuntary eye movement goes to the extreme in amplitude and angular speed, it is a medical condition referred to as nystagmus.

25 Jan 2023

Aven Wins Prestigious NPI Award for Its New All-in-One Magnifying Lamp & Camera Inspection System

Aven, a full-service technology provider, received a 2023 CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY NPI Award in the category of First Article Inspection for its new Mighty Vue Inspector. The award was announced during a ceremony that took place Monday, Jan. 23, 2023 in San Diego.

From Aven, Inc. 25 Jan 2023

Insider Information: Modulight’s ML6710i Laser Device Approved by FDA for AMD Treatment

Modulight Corp. has received an approval from the US Food and Drug Administration FDA for its ML6710i laser device for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in the United States, which was already expected in 2021 and discussed in the listing prospectus.

From Modulight, Inc. 25 Jan 2023

GRM Series Production with Reproducible Quality - Automated Processes for Complex Gaussian Mirrors

LASER COMPONENTS has further optimised its processes for manufacturing and inspecting graded reflectivity mirrors (GRMs) – so-called Gaussian mirrors.

From Laser Components (UK) Ltd. 24 Jan 2023

Powerful, AI-based OCR Capabilities Now Available on the In-Sight 2800 Vision System

Cognex Corporation has expanded the capabilities of its In-Sight® 2800 vision system to include optical character recognition (OCR).

24 Jan 2023

Electrode Developed for Use in Deep-UV Light-Emitting Diodes

A new electrode material has been developed by researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University. This material is used in deep-ultraviolet (DUV) light-emitting diode applications.

23 Jan 2023

Analyzing Free-Space Transport of Photonic Hopfions

A new, highly uncommon, structured-light family of 3D topological solitons, called the photonic hopfions have been reported by scientists. Here, the topological numbers and topological textures could be tuned in a free and independent manner.

20 Jan 2023

Producing X-Ray Laser Pulses by Adopting a New Method

At the Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien), a novel technology for producing X-Ray laser pulses has been developed. This is simpler and highly efficient compared to ever before.

19 Jan 2023

Rohde & Schwarz Announces Major Boost for Phase Noise Analysis and VCO Measurements Portfolio

Rohde & Schwarz introduces improved performance for phase noise analysis and voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) measurements. Both the high end R&S FSWP phase noise analyzer and VCO tester plus signal and spectrum analyzer in one instrument, and the R&S FSPN dedicated phase noise analyzer and VCO tester, are now upgraded.

From Rohde & Schwarz UK Ltd 19 Jan 2023

Application Optimised UV Lenses

Resolve Optics is a leading supplier of application optimised fixed focus and zoom lenses designed to enable high performance measurements in the ultraviolet (UV) waveband (200-400 nanometres).

From Resolve Optics Ltd. 18 Jan 2023

Researchers Evaluate Mass Spectrometry Approaches for Mold Identification

Filamentous fungi (molds) are a major cause of life-threatening infections in immunocompromised individuals. Hence, there is an urgent need for their rapid and accurate identification.

18 Jan 2023

Guiding Lightning with a High-Power Laser

A European consortium headed by the University of Geneva (UNIGE), École Polytechnique (Paris), EPFL, hes-so, and TRUMPF has managed to direct lightning by making use of a high-power laser installed at the top of Mount Säntis located in Switzerland.

17 Jan 2023

New Instrument Tailored to the Needs of Nasa Space Missions

Since space missions seem to be more in-depth into the outer solar system, the requirement for highly compact, resource-conserving, and precise analytical tools has become highly crucial—specifically because the search for extraterrestrial life and habitable moons or planets continues.

17 Jan 2023