Aerotech establishes subsidiary Peak Metrology
Aerotech, manufacturer of motion control and positioning systems, has established a new subsidiary, Peak Metrology. The aim is to bundle all activities relating to high-precision metrology.
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Xanadu and Imec partner
The full-stack photonic quantum computing company Xanadu and the Imec research and innovation center have announced a partnership to develop the next generation of photonic qubits based on ultralow-loss silicon nitride (SiN) waveguides.
Neil Anderson new Vice President, Gratings and OCT
Wasatch Photonics welcomes Neil Anderson, PhD, as the new vice president of gratings and OCT. In this role, he will be responsible for commercial leadership and growth of the company’s transmission gratings and optical coherence tomography business.
UV-C calibration standards with accredited test procedure
Instrument Systems has been accredited for tests in the field of lighting technology to DIN EN ISO / IEC 17025 since 2009 and is now offering accredited testing of radiant flux and luminous flux with the “Goniospectroradiometry of optical radiation sources” procedure. This procedure has enabled the development of UVC-LED reference sources with traceable reference values of maximum precision for radiant flux and irradiance. These reference sources are used for monitoring and calibrating UV measuring equipment, e.g. the ISP-PTFE series.
Scantinel Photonics receives Best Practices Technology Innovation Leadership Award
Scantinel Photonics, a German startup and Zeiss Ventures spin-off developing a lidar (light detection and ranging) system based on future technology photonics, is the recipient of Frost & Sullivan’s 2021 Best Practices Technology Innovation Leadership Award. The global consulting, market research and analysis firm continuously identifies and evaluates companies and growth opportunities in various industries, technologies and regions of the world.
How Apple balanced cost and performance with the iPad Pro’s miniLEDs
“After more than three years of hype, excitement, and unfulfilled promises, miniLED backlights are finally ready for prime time,” asserts Taha Ayari, technology and cost analyst at System Plus Consulting part of Yole Développement (Yole). And he explains: “MiniLED monitors, and laptops have been available since late 2020. Most leading TV brands are adopting miniLED backlights in their 2021 flagship models. The highly anticipated miniLED Apple iPad Pro was officially announced in April 2021.”
Visible laser beams in vacuum
A beam of light can only be seen when it hits matter particles and is scattered or reflected by them. In a vacuum, however, it is invisible. Physicists at the University of Bonn have now developed a method that allows laser beams to be visualized even under these conditions. The method makes it easier to perform the ultra-precise laser alignment required to manipulate individual atoms.
Preview W3+ Fair Rhine Valley 2021
After the fair had to be cancelled last year due to Corona, the optics, photonics, electronics and mechanics trade fair "W3+ Fair Rheintal" will open its doors again on September 22, 2021. Some exhibitors already revealed in advance what they would like to show in Dornbirn. In total, more than 100 companies are taking part as exhibitors, speakers and trade fair partners.
A label-free live-cell microscopy solution with high image quality
CytoSmart Technologies has launched a new brightfield live-cell imaging system – the Lux3 BR. It is a small brightfield microscope, equipped with a high-quality 6.4 MP CMOS camera.
messtec drives Automation 08 2021
Read the international Version of the Automation magazine here for free. The Cover Story "Industrial Robot Protection - Alternatives to the Safety Fence" is written by Tobias Thiesmann, System and Solutions Manager at Schmersal.
Stefan Kaierle appointed University Professor
Dr.-Ing. Stefan Kaierle, scientific-technical director of the Laser Zentrum Hannover LZH, has accepted the appointment as Professor for Laser Additive Processing in a joint appointment procedure of the Leibniz University Hannover and the LZH, effective as of August 15th, 2021.
Powerful new external cavity laser module
Anyone with demanding laser requirements for their product has an opportunity to attend Chilas’ new product launch and be among the first to discover the possibilities it can offer. The launch will be held online with the support of European Photonics Industry Consortium (EPIC).
New way to large-scale, high-resolution 3D displays
Researchers have developed a prototype display that uses projection to create large-scale 3D images with ultrahigh definition. The new approach helps overcome the limitations of light-field projection, which can create natural-looking 3D images that do not require special 3D glasses for viewing.
Twelve million euro system for high-performance optics
Electron beam lithography enables compact design of novel components for quantum technologies.
Lasers cutting blanks for the Smart Press Shop
Apart from a servo press line, Porsche’s and Schuler’s fully-connected press shop also features a state-of-the-art blanking line.
Glowing of 1D materials
Fibrous red phosphorous, confined in its one-dimensional units, show large optical responses.
More energy-efficient phone and TV screens
Horiba UK’s world-leading fluorescence spectrometer supports development of novel fluorophores at Northumbria University.
EMVA: The newly elected Board of Directors meets for the first time
At last, pandemic rules made it possible for the elected board members to gather for a constituent meeting on August 4 and 5, 2021, at the EMVA member Zeiss Automated Inspection Systems' facilities. Of course, everyone is double-vaccinated, the EMVA emphasizes.
Zeiss IQS France Appoints New Managing Director
On September 1, 2021, Mustapha El Bouchouafi will succeed Cyril Aujard as Managing Director of Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions France.
Quantum stopwatch improves images
Invention could lead to big improvements in many imaging technologies.
Onsemi buys GT Advanced Technologies
Onsemi announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which the company will acquire GTAT for $415 million in cash. The transaction, which has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of Onsemi and GTAT, is expected to close in the first half of 2022.
Hongke Technology becomes Pleora Technologies' sales partner for China
Pleora Technologies today announced a new distribution partnership with Hongke Technology, a distributor of industrial cameras, 3D imaging and high-performance vision solutions in China. Effective immediately, Hongke will distribute Pleora's AI, edge processing and real-time sensor connectivity solutions.
Edmund Optics becomes global distributor for Everix ultra-thin filters
Edmund Optics now offers ultra-thin optical filters in cooperation with Everix. The optical component manufacturer and supplier is the exclusive global distributor for the ever-expanding product line and keeps the entire selection of ultra-thin filters in stock.
Breaking down barriers between deep learning and traditional vision
Two major new releases of Cognex VisionPro software deliver advanced vision tools and tighter deep learning integration in a high-performance platform.
A data river runs through it
Fiber with a liquid glycerol core is much more robust and can transmit data just as reliably as solid-core fibers.
New probe for fiber-optic ultrasonic imaging
Nanoscopic resolution images for a better diagnosis.
“Revolutionizing augmented reality”
Infineon’s new MEMS scanner for eyeglasses and head-up displays.
Nano Dimension expands its reach beyond additive manufacturing electronics
‘Tera 250’ becomes ‘Fabrica 2.0 Machine’ following the acquisition of Nanofabrica.
Raith acquires 4pico Litho
Company expands its nanofabrication portfolio with laser beam lithography from the Netherlands.
Stop-motion photons
Light waves are confined to tiny regions of space by a new kind of disorder.
Business Joensuu establishes Photonics Center Oy
Joensuu Photonics Center (JPC) project to support the creation of jobs in the growing photonics sector and attracting new businesses to the region.
European project develops tap-proof communication solution
Project Silicon Photonics for Trusted Electronic Systems “Silhouette“ is launched.
