In-depth articles written by our editorial team focusing on the latest developments in materials science and technology
Stereolithography (SLA), while not being the most popular method of 3D printing, is the oldest of the three types of technologies currently in use and helps camera lens development.
By Stephen Edgar
18 Dec 2019
The rapid developments in computers, digital cameras, and software have triggered the practice of image analysis in pharmaceutical industries.
By Dr. Priyom Bose
18 Dec 2019
The ability to detect minor surface defects is essential to many manufacturing industries, and several manufacturers are now using polarized structured light (PSL) to detect crucial minor defects.
Offering superior performance and operational flexibility, freeform optics are the next generation in modern optics.
By Brett Smith
16 Dec 2019
Non-destructive testing (NDT) in medical imaging has been revolutionized with advances in information technology, laboratory equipment & techniques like X-ray microscopy.
By Ben Pilkington
2 Dec 2019
Semiconductor lasers use a similar process of light discharge as LEDs (light-emitting diodes), and cause laser oscillation by stimulating an electric current to a semiconductor.
By Sydney Luntz
2 Dec 2019
In materials analysis, NDT methods, such as infrared thermography, are used to determine the physical properties of materials.
By Ben Pilkington
21 Nov 2019
Thermo-optical analysis (TOA) is a quantitative analysis technique that can be used to determine the concentration of elemental carbon in a sample.
By Liam Critchley
20 Nov 2019
The recent introduction of a novel DNA microscopy technique developed by MIT researchers hopes to overcome current microscopy limitations for the visualization of genetic material.
By Benedette Cuffari
16 Oct 2019
Optical crystallography, also known as crystal optics, is the branch of science that focuses on the optical properties of crystals.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
16 Oct 2019