Teledyne FLIR OEM is expanding its Prism platform with Prism Ground ISR, a ready-to-use software stack for ground-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance applications.
At Enforce Tac 2026, Rose Systemtechnik showcased a wide range of defense-grade enclosures designed to protect electronic components in various military applications.
Einstein’s photoelectric effect underpins ToF LiDAR, enabling photon detection for imaging, automation, and sensing.
Mythomorphic design adds a distinct perspective to social robotics. Inspired by myths and fantasy rather than humans or animals, the article classifies examples and examines related opportunities and risks.
Modern production requires precise, fast, and fully automated inspection processes. The robot-assisted inline measurement system Flexscan meets this requirement with two 3D compact sensors
Possibilities and Limitations of Generative AI for Continuing Education.
The Quality Assurance (QA) community will meet at the Control Expert Days in Stuttgart to exchange professional insights on the 20th and 21st of May, 2026.
Balluff has developed the most compact cooled SWIR camera in the world. The sensor is cooled by a Peltier element, and the generated heat is transferred directly to the housing.
AI-based matching process for object-based recognition without prior training.
QM‑Fit is a compact, intuitively operated vision measuring system that uses automatic part and geometry recognition to begin measurements immediately after the workpiece is placed.
The 100GigE cameras in Emergent’s Zenith Series are pushing to higher resolutions and framerates using back-illuminated Sony sensors.
Midopt Silwir is a series of high-performance protective windows for thermal imaging systems in the long-wave infrared range (LWIR, 8–12 µm).
The Nion 3D time-of-flight camera combines high spatial resolution with precise depth perception for detailed 3D data, even with fast movements or in difficult environments.
The confocal chromatic high-temperature sensors are designed for measurements in demanding environments.
Deployed in weeks not months, the system uses Zebra FS40 & FS42 industrial scanners and Photoneo Motioncam-3D cameras for real-time, high-resolution barcode, ID, and 3D point-cloud data capture.
The VCSBC Evocam from Vision Components is an all-in-one smart board-level camera with MediaTek processor for fast and easy vision integration.
Dragonfly 3D World is an AI-enabled image processing and analysis platform for industrial inspection workflows.
The Alecs Smart Camera portfolio is now extended with the Sony IMX993 SWIR sensor, a 3.2 MP InGaAs sensor with 2080 × 1544 resolution, global shutter, and a spectral range of 400–1700 nm.
The Vision Sensor PV4 is a compact, modular, and freely programmable AI vision sensor for industrial image processing.
An international expert audience will attend the 17th Optatec international trade fair for optical technologies, taking place in Frankfurt from the 5th through the 7th of May, 2026.
New additions to the Faulhaber DC motor range: the high-performance 1437 GXR, 1424 and 1437 SXR models. When combined with the 14GPT gearbox and the IEP3 encoder, they provide a solution that fits the motor’s diameter.
Under license of Canon, camera models in the high-performance Baumer LX series were developed that fully integrate the current RF mount—without adapters or additional cables.
Reliable manufacturing processes are essential for the assembly and interconnection technology of photonics and optoelectronics systems.
A stand-alone OCT-based sensor system enables precise, continuous seam inspection in GMA welding, reducing the effort required for downstream quality checks.
Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy enables the analysis of the thermochemical oxidation of iron particles by measuring the oxygen-to-iron ratio. But laser pulse length affects the surrounding gas phase.
Conference manager Prof. Dr. Stephan Reichelt from the Institute of Applied Optics (ITO) at the University of Stuttgart looks back on a positive event with high-caliber contributions.
Fresnel lenses suit many industrial tasks. New design algorithms enable unusual shapes, and modern manufacturing allows large scale production, making them a cost effective alternative to aspheric lenses.
Kolja Haberland, CTO at Laytec, talks about the early years of the company and explains how they managed to grow from a three-person operation to a globally active medium-sized enterprise.
The Handyscan 3D Evo Series puts traceable optics and software within reach of the process, helping organizations move from data collection to confident decisions with fewer interruptions.
The Atlas 25 is a compact 25GigE camera purpose-built for OEM integration and system integrators requiring deterministic high-bandwidth imaging in the most demanding applications.
Sonair introduces Adar (acoustic detection and ranging), a product based on scientific and patented developments designed to support autonomous robots in terms of safety, cost structure, and efficiency.
The Edmund Optics E Series Fixed Focal Length Lenses provide a cost-effective imaging solution for logistics, barcode reading, and other high-throughput industrial applications.
The Blackeye Gen.2 MWIR hyperspectral camera is suitable for material optical detection.
The Lumitop X30 AR, an imaging color measurement system from Instrument Systems, was developed for near-eye displays.
