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Researchers Use Lasers to Make Microrobots for Manufacturing Sector

Robots are extensively used to paint airplanes, make cars, and sew clothing in factories. However, the assembly of microscopic components, for example, those used for biomedical applications, is yet to be automated.

21 Jan 2021

Researchers Generate Laser Pulses at a Higher Repetition Rate

Pulsed lasers tend to emit light repeatedly for a short period as if they blink. They can focus more energy compared to a continuous wave laser, whose intensity remains unaltered over time.

20 Jan 2021

LASER COMPONENTS Receives “Innovative through Research” Seal

The Stifterverband (the Donors’ Association) has awarded LASER COMPONENTS with the “Innovative through Research” seal.

From Laser Components (UK) Ltd. 19 Jan 2021

Cognex Introduces In-Sight® 3D-L4000 Vision System

Cognex Corporation introduces the In-Sight® 3D-L4000 embedded vision system. Featuring 3D laser displacement technology, this first-of-its-kind smart camera allows engineers to quickly, accurately, and cost-effectively solve a range of inspections on automated production lines.

From Cognex Corporation 19 Jan 2021

New Laser System to Create Grease-Repellent Metal Surfaces

The end of scrubbing ovens and home appliances with chemicals or heat could soon be in sight, thanks to a new high-power laser system being developed to put ‘self-cleaning’, grease-repellent, and antibacterial properties into sheet metal.

19 Jan 2021

MKS Instruments Announces Ophir® Helios Plus Industrial Laser Power Meter for Measuring Blue, Green, and Infrared Wavelengths

MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI) has announced the Ophir® Helios Plus, an expanded version of the Ophir Helios industrial laser power meter.

From MKS Instruments, Inc. 18 Jan 2021

World-Class Lidar Crowd Analytics Partnership to Transform Smart Spaces

The Indoor Lab partners with Cepton to deliver state-of-the-art space and crowd analytics, with unparalleled social distancing and cleaning metrics.

11 Jan 2021

Study Demonstrates Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser of Shortest Wavelength

Scientists from the Chalmers University of Technology, together with collaborators at Technische Universität Berlin, have developed and exhibited the shortest wavelength reported ever for a vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL).

22 Dec 2020

Researchers Improve Performance of Light-Based Fiber Optic Sensor

Scientists have made a significant breakthrough by improving the performance of resonator fiber optic gyroscopes—a kind of fiber optic sensor that uses light to sense rotations.

22 Dec 2020

MICRO-LAM, Inc. Acquires 603OPTX, Inc Both Companies to Expand Range of Offerings

Micro-LAM, Inc., a manufacturer of laser-assisted machining systems for ultra-precision CNC Machining, has acquired 603OPTX, Inc., an optical fabrication company specializing in the fabrication of precision optical components. The acquisition aims to extend R&D, prototyping and preproduction capabilities to Micro-LAM customers, and further support them with optional production and fabrication expertise through 603OPTX’s turn-key capabilities.

18 Dec 2020