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3D-printed optics improve imaging
Tiny lenses could correct color distortions for digital cameras and medical endoscopes.
Glass and transparent objects become visible to machines
New 3D sensor scans transparent objects.
Sensor+Test reaffirms leadership claim
Over 2,500 visitors from Germany and abroad met during the three days of the fair.
Generating tunable photon pairs
A new way to make entangled photons and to tune their properties.
Fraunhofer IKTS now in charge of Perlucor
As of April 1, 2021, the Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems took over the transparent ceramics division of CeramTec-ETEC.
MedPhab launches open call to support photonic medical device innovation
Europe’s first pilot line for photonics-based medical devices supports companies in the development of new medical diagnostics solutions.
Cost-efficient, wear-free and flexible
Manz develops a new laser welding process for use in lithium-ion battery cell production
Virtual images in optical trap displays
Hologram experts create real-life images that move in the air.
ST-Microelectronics and Oqmented jointly market laser-beam scanning solutions
Agreement focuses on increasing development and capacity for ultracompact, low-power laser-beam scanners
New device converts IR-light into images
An infrared imager combines the sensors and the display into one thin device.
Trumpf invests in Battery Resourcers
New recycling process developed by US company makes battery production more sustainable
MKS appoints Thorsten Frauenpreiss as Vice President
Experienced manager and laser expert to lead MKS Photonics brands in Europe
Silicon Software merges into Basler AG
Almost three years after the takeover of Silicon Software GmbH by Basler AG, the name Silicon Software disappears. Production, logistics, sales and technical support of the two companies have long been united anyway, explains Basler. The merger is now the final step.
Somersaulting photons
Spatio-temporal optical vortices could improve free-space optical communications.
Mitutoyo supports Karlsruhe Formula Student Team
The measurement technology manufacturer Mitutoyo supports the Karlsruhe Formula Student Team "High Speed Karlsruhe" by providing precision measurement tools to the currently 44 students free of charge.
Peter Voss new Managing Director at ASAM
Dr Klaus Estenfeld remains as Executive Advisor, and Executive Director of ASAM Japan
Becoming a flagship of the UV LED community
Unique conference covering the wide range of UV LED topics
On-chip sampling of optical fields
New on-chip device for detecting electric-field waveforms with attosecond time resolution.
Networked vision system assists drivers
System automatically prevents car accidents and reduces casualties
Top Products in Machine Vision Wanted!
The application phase for the inspect award 2022 has begun. All machine vision and optical metrology companies are invited to submit their products. The deadline is May 14, 2021.
Silicon chip improves terahertz communication
Ultrasmall multiplexer will effectively manage terahertz waves.
Creaform appoints new sales manager for DACH region
Creaform has appointed Pierre Tanguy as the new sales manager for the DACH region. He is taking over sales management from Stefan Hoheisel, who has been responsible for direct sales countries in EMEA as Direct Sales Manager EMEA since last summer.
New kind of a 3D holographic head-up display
A first lidar-based augmented reality head-up display for use in vehicles.
Lars Ederleh new CSO of Photonics Systems Group
New head of international sales for industry specialists InnoLas Solutions and L-TRIS
Power record for petawatt laser
L3-HAPLS, the world’s highest-average-power petawatt laser system, reached a major milestone.
Fraunhofer IPM: Research project for autonomous inspection system
As part of the Spot research project, Fraunhofer IPM is working with partners to develop an optical inline measurement system that evaluates and adapts itself largely autonomously with regard to the respective component and the associated inspection requirements on an AI basis.
Sick with slight sales decline in 2020
Sales at sensor manufacturer Sick did fall by 2.9 percent to 1.7 billion euros in 2020. However, the Black Forest company is pleased that the decline was not more severe in view of the Corona pandemic and the significantly greater slump in mechanical engineering production overall.
Date for EMVA virtual general assembly fixed
Like the EMVA Business Conference, this year's General Assembly will take place in virtual space. In this context, the members will elect the new EMVA Board on the afternoon of June 1, 2021.
Hamamatsu Photonics expands production capacity for image measurement devices and cameras
Hamamatsu Photonics gave the go-ahead on April 20, 2021, for a new building on the factory premises in Joko, Hamamatsu City, Japan. From June 2022, image measurement devices are to be manufactured in it. In addition, this expansion will create space for higher production of semiconductor failure analysis systems.
Effilux certified according to ISO 9001:2015
The quality management system of Effilux, manufacturer of lighting for machine vision applications, successfully passed ISO 9001:2015 certification in March 2021.
Anniversary: 20 years of Menlo Systems
Trend-setting technology and a team driven by the mission of accelerating the advancement of optical technologies
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