Physik Instrumente opens interface to science
The “Technology Hub”, which PI opened in Karlsruhe in mid-July, is intended to link the company more closely with science. This is why it is located near the KIT in Karlsruhe, among others.
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Next-gen photonic scanner-detector chip unveiled
The new samples will be available from Scantinel for customers in Q4 2024.
Optical neural networks for AI imaging
A new ultrafast and high energy-efficient optical machine learning platform for graphic processing.
A quantum world on a silicon chip
A new platform to probe and control qubits in silicon for quantum networks.
Schmersal establishes new subsidiary in Ho Chi Minh City
Nguyen Huy Truong appointed Country Manager for Vietnam
EssilorLuxottica acquires majority stake in Heidelberg Engineering
Eyewear and eyecare group continues to make moves in the med-tech space, creates growth opportunities for OCT company.
Embedded World starts in North America
This fall, the second offshoot of Embedded World, EW North America, will celebrate its grand premiere in Austin, Texas.
From two images to a 3D object
More precise 3D reconstructions for autonomous driving and preservation of cultural artefacts.
European Machine Vision Forum in France
Challenges and opportunities of computer vision for human-machine interaction are the focus of the EMVA event
PhotonDelta opens office in Silicon Valley
$1.2B-backed photonic chip accelerator seeks to speed up the creation and adoption of advanced semiconductors enabled by integrated photonics.
New way to fabricate optical qubits in silicon
A programmable approach to produce qubits for large-scale manufacturing.
Quantum optical antennas in solids
New devices could provide more powerful measurements on the atomic level.
Profinet leads the Ethernet protocol market
A recent study by the market research institute Omdia shows that Profinet continues to be the leading technology in the field of Ethernet protocols
Approaching Shannon’s Limit: KDPOF becomes KD
The opening of the new prototyping laboratory and assembly and test plant in Tres Cantos, Madrid, was accompanied by a rebranding.
Digital twin helps Hessian community achieve climate goals
Hofbieber is working with Hexagon to develop a municipal digital twin that will accompany and monitor the municipality's progress towards climate neutrality by 2030
European Ethercat Plug Fest ended successfully
In June, the Ethercat Technology Group (ETG) once again held one of its developer meetings, this time the 2024 European Ethercat Plug Fest
An improved cutting process for battery separator foils with CO₂ lasers
Laser manufacturer Luxinar is highlighting the benefits of laser cutting battery separator foils at the LaserEMobility Workshop.
An optical filter improves Brillouin mechanical imaging
New device enables the measurement of the elasticity of sub-cellular structures.
Quantum sensors: How does the flow profile affect flow measurements?
Fraunhofer IPM has developed a contactless flow measurement method based on magnetic fields.
Faster screening of electronic materials
New computer vision method characterizes a material’s electronic properties 85 times faster than conventional methods.
New method for more precise imaging processes
Customizing waves to extract the maximum amount of information from the environment.
Second IO-Link test lab in China
In late May of this year, China-based Nanjing Loyst Industrial Networks Co., Ltd. was officially recognized as a new IO-Link test laboratory
EU-funded project to develop “avant-garde photonic functionalities”
Aim is to make Europe a self-sufficient ecosystem for photonic integrated circuits (PICs), allow efficient laser navigation, mid-IR lidar.
Onsemi acquires SWIR Vision Systems
The company will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Onsemi and its workforce will be integrated into the company's Intelligent Sensing Group
Eyesight from a 3D printer
KIT, Zeiss, and Evonik develop process for printing personalized corneas; project wins “Neuland” innovation contest.
New sales director joins Blackbird management team
Laser welding expert sets sights on future trends and strengthens sales power.
A liquid crystal source of photon pairs
A path to a new efficient and electric-field tunable generation of quantum sources.
Maxphotonics opens Business, Service & Innovation Center Europe
Hub near Munich offers customized tests for special welding processes and materials, faster delivery of spare parts thanks to on-site warehouse and logistics.
Manufacturer in Taiwan uses MVTec software illegally
Authorities initiated criminal proceedings against camera lens manufacturer Largan in mid-April
Silicon photodiodes expand the usable range in measurement technologies
Project “Messi” develops silicon-based photodetectors for the near-infrared range.
Toptica appoints Acexon as partner for Singapore
Strategic collaboration is set to enhance laser photonics company’s market presence across the South East Asia region.
Photonic chip integrates sensing and computing
Technology eliminates optical-electronic conversions for ultrafast machine vision.
Jeff Kimble recognized for contributions to quantum optics
Optica names inaugural Leonard Mandel Quantum Optics Award recipient.
More efficient data transfer in data centers
Researchers combine nonlinear predistortion and digital resolution enhancement to overcome DAC challenges.
