What is a person doing right now and what conclusions can be drawn from it? This recognition and understanding of human actions is the main function of a new software library based on machine learning that researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA have developed. Its main advantage is its easy adaptability to new application scenarios.
Intelligent measuring system automatically corrects deviations in laser machining in the µm range, thereby avoiding defective work.
Photonics specialist had co-founded spectroscopy company Avantes and led it as CEO until 2020.
Visual data has grown volumetrically – artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming overwhelming amounts of video into timely and actionable intelligence at a rate like never before. AI-powered cameras at the edge enable smartphone, automotive, computing, industrial, and IoT devices to redefine the way they process, restore, enhance, analyze, search, and share video and images. On-device integrated AI-camera sensor co-processor chips with their built-in high-processing power and memory allow the machine- and human-vision applications to operate much faster, more energy-efficiently, cost-effectively, and securely without sending any data to remote servers.
In their joint silicon photonics project, Imec, ASM Amicra, and Sivers Photonics have reached a significant milestone.
Conversion of infrared images to the visible with transparent semiconductor nanocrystals.
While many modern quality assurance methods are insufficient, hyperspectral imaging can improve various aspects, and also facilitates recycling for the sake of environmental protection.
Accelerate commercialization of photonic products into quantum technology and space markets.
Infrared camera and 3D sensor manufacturer Automation Technology has two new distribution partners for the U.S. market: From now on, Viper Imaging will act as a system integrator for AT infrared cameras and 3D sensor technology. Pembroke Instruments will focus on the distribution of AT products in the semiconductor and electronics sector. Further steps into the North American market are to follow.
Laser diode drivers and power supplies are complementing the portfolio of Baden-Baden-based high-power laser technology supplier
A four-stage hygiene concept is designed to ensure the safety of exhibitors and visitors at Vision 2021. Thus, participants must either be recovered, vaccinated or tested. In addition, masks are compulsory. Spacing through wider aisles and an increased exchange of fresh air are also part of the concept. 250 exhibitors have registered so far.
Field trial shows simple QKD system works with existing telecommunication network.
Life science building is preparing for operations after an on-time and on-budget build and handover.
New approach for advanced on-chip spectroscopy and information processing.
CSA Group, a provider of testing, inspection and certification services, is expanding its presence in the EMEA region with a new European headquarters in Germany. The planned complex of around 12,500 square meters in Plattling (Bavaria) will house an administration building and two testing and inspection buildings.
EVK, a machine vision company, and HDM, a business analytics company, jointly offer their customers sensor-based solutions for industrial sorting and monitoring of piece and bulk materials.
Company director Stephan Gais hands over the baton and moves to the advisory board as a member.
Macnica ATD Europe and Prophesee have signed an agreement under which Macnica will become an authorized distributor for Prophesee's Metavision event-based sensor platform in Europe.
Optics manufacturer focuses on additional applications for high-performance optics
New owner for Jenoptik’s crystal growth business in Eisenach
Embedded germanium nanoislands as a source of luminescence in photonic circuits.
Panasonic is restructuring its camera business: Accordingly, the European business units "Security Solutions" and "Industrial Medical Vision" (IMV) will be merged into the newly founded independent company i-PRO Emea B.V. (i-PRO Emea). Both business units are headquartered in Wiesbaden, Germany, and are currently still part of Panasonic System Communications Company Europe (PSCEU). The new company is scheduled to begin operations on Oct. 1, 2021, as part of Japan-based Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Co. (PIPS).
Strengthening the position in the quantum technology market
Landesmesse Stuttgart has officially confirmed it: Vision 2021 will take place as a presence trade fair. The gates of the international trade fair for machine vision will open on October 5, 2021.
Review: PHOTONICS+, 29 – 30 June 2021, online
Chip-integrated optical infrared components provided by Fraunhofer ENAS
The record-breaking laser intensity enables to explore physical phenomena under extreme conditions.
Infineon and PMD Technologies partner with ArcSoft
CMOS technology allows wafer-scale manufacturing of chip-scale optical frequency combs.
The sensor and machine vision expert Wenglor Sensoric realigned its internal development centers and business units at the beginning of June. Thus, the areas of 2D machine vision, 2D/3D sensors, code scanners and software were combined in the Wenglor MEL business unit. In turn, the development and production of optoelectronic and inductive sensors takes place in the Sensor Technology business unit. In this way, the Group intends to strengthen its two business units Sensors and Machine Vision.
Review: Quantum Technology – The Participation of German Industry, 22 June 2021, online
Ingeneric expands its product portfolio with components for a wide range of requirements
With a participation of 135 participants from 23 nations the 19th EMVA Business Conference Special Edition 2021 took place online. A total of 20 speeches, two fireside chats and two CEO/Management panel discussions covered virtually all current actual economic and technical topics that the machine vision world currently deals with. During the individual B2B sessions about 90 virtual bilateral video meetings were arranged between conference attendees before and after the conference program in the afternoons.
The EMVA announced that the new release 4.0 of the EMVA 1288 Standard for objective characterization of industrial cameras, which is successfully used worldwide, has become effective. The release takes into account the rapid development of camera and image sensor technology. The EMVA 1288 standard, hosted by EMVA, is part of the global G3 standardization initiative in which the five leading machine vision organizations A3, CMVU, EMVA, JIIA, and VDMA cooperate.
Review: LASER World of PHOTONICS Industry Days, 21 – 24 June 2021, online
