The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2023
Moungi Bawendi, Louis Brus, and Alexei Ekimov are awarded “for the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots”.
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Robust computer vision systems for autonomous vehicles
Three teams have been selected to compete in “The Robust AI Grand Challenge”.
The Nobel Prize in Physics 2023
Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz, and Anne L’Huillier are awarded “for experimental methods that generate attosecond pulses of light for the study of electron dynamics in matter”.
A simpler way to connect quantum computers
A new atomic device sends high-fidelity quantum information over fiber optic networks.
Lights out!
The Swiss Light Source will shut down temporarily as part of a major upgrade project. It will come back online in 2025.
New material concept for cheaper OLEDs
Smart approach for more cost-effective production of blue organic light-emitting diodes.
Vision Engineering purchases third lathe
Vision Engineering purchased a third fixed head lathe, a Biglia B620YS. It is used in the English factory in Send, Woking.
Ray-Ban and Meta launch next generation smart glasses
At the annual Meta Connect event Meta Platforms Inc and EssilorLuxottica introduced their upcoming smart glasses featuring Meta AI, advanced audio and camera capabilities, and design customization opportunities.
Lithuania and Taiwan deepen their collaboration
Marking a significant milestone in the advancement of laser technology and the emergence of new technologies, a Lithuanian laser laboratory was inaugurated in Taiwan on 11 September.
Smart Vision Lights and Leimac announce strategic global partnership
Smart Vision Lights is joining forces with Leimac, a player in the Asian markets specializing in precision machine vision/image processing illumination and a total solution for factory automation inspection equipment.
New quantum emitters for a quantum internet
New understanding of how light-emitting defects form and behave.
Underwater laser cutting
The Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS in Dresden has found a technological approach to use lasers as particularly efficient, environmentally friendly, and energy-saving cutting tools in water.
VDMA and Spectaris against PFAS ban
According to the associations, the EU's planned general ban on the PFAS group of substances would be an enormous threat to high-tech industries.
PI wants to work more closely with scientists
Physics Instruments (PI) relocates areas of research and development as innovation hubs in the immediate vicinity of universities and colleges.
Civan Lasers breaks green power world record
The laser manufacturer from Jerusalem has completed the development of a 500-W single-mode cw laser at 532 nm, marking a world record for such a laser type.
World Robotics 2023 Report: Asia ahead of Europe and the Americas
The International Federation of Robotics has published its new yearbook “World Robotics 2023”. All major markets are growing.
inspect America Fall 2023 is now available!
Read the new fall issue of inspect America, our edition especially for the American market.
Back on the international trade fair stage
Review: Schweissen & Schneiden, 11 – 15 September 2023, Essen, Germany
3D insights into 3D printing
3D tomograms with a speed allowing to follow the laser spot during laser-based powder bed fusion.
Bringing the global optoelectronic community together
Review: China International Optoelectronic Exposition, 6 – 8 September 2023, Shenzhen, China
SLT 2024 with new location in Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt
Stuttgart Laser Technology Forum (SLT) will continue from 4 to 6 June 2024 at a new location steeped in history.
Mikrotron camera tests augmented reality headset to prevent falls
A new AR-assistive wearable headset designed to teach older adults how to improve balance.
James Wyant named Optica Honorary Member
Emeritus professor is recognized for his exceptional contributions to the global optics and photonics community.
Ultrafast lasers for materials processing
Clara Saraceno plans to bring a new kind of laser to the market with a grant from the European Research Council.
Christian Gück joins VCbattery as Head of Sales
VCbattery has appointed Christian Gück as the new Head of Sales for the region of Europe and the rest of the world.
CT to perform rapid evaluations of 3D-printed components
ORNL’s machine-learning algorithm Simurgh is now licensed to be used for rapid evaluations of additively manufactured components with industrial X-ray computed tomography.
Paving the way for advanced quantum sensors
New study explores finite-range interactions for creating entanglement.
Shimura Masayuki joins Quantum Science
The new commercialization director will oversee the company’s activities to drive further growth for its quantum dot materials.
Matrix Vision becomes Balluff
Matrix Vision and Balluff combine their competencies in the field of image processing - and continue to expand the service portfolio. The Oppenweiler location will remain.
Quix Quantum completes its C-suite executives
Kathy Willing is appointed the new chief financial officer.
EOSAM brought together photonics experts in Dijon
Review of the European Optical Society Annual Meeting, 11 – 15 September 2023 in France, co-organized by the French Optical Society.
Quantum-scale technologies for better sensors and clocks
UC Santa Barbara researchers join the US National Science Foundation’s program Quantum Sensing Challenges for Transformational Advances in Quantum Systems.
Bernhard Ohnesorge is the new Spectaris chairman
Mirjam Rösch becomes his deputy, Amily Guo now heads the Hamburg/Schleswig-Holstein regional group.
New CEO for the Diamond Light Source
Professor Gianluigi Botton has been appointed as the new chief executive officer for the UK’s national synchrotron.
6th European Machine Vision Forum takes place in Wageningen
The sixth European Machine Vision Forum organized by EMVA will take place on October 12th and 13th. The on-site host is Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands.
