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University of Freiburg and Park Systems Europe Announce the 4th NanoScientific Forum Europe on September 15-17, 2021

After the successful 3rd virtual edition of the 2020 NSFE, we are excited to invite researchers from all fields of Scanning Probe Microscopy to the fourth edition of the NanoScientific Forum Europe as a live event in the charming city of Freiburg, Germany.

5 Nov 2020

CytoSMART Launches Its First Fluorescence Live-cell Imaging Microscope

CytoSMART Technologies today announced its first fluorescence live-cell imager. The CytoSMART Lux3 FL is a small live-cell imaging microscope equipped with one brightfield and two fluorescent channels (green and red).

From CytoSMART Technologies 5 Nov 2020

New Quantum Cascade Laser can Generate Terahertz Radiation Outside a Laboratory Setting

Researchers at MIT and the University of Waterloo have developed a high-power, portable version of a device called a quantum cascade laser, which can generate terahertz radiation outside of a laboratory setting. The laser could potentially be used in applications such as pinpointing skin cancer and detecting hidden explosives.

3 Nov 2020

Novel High-Resolution Multi-Spectral Camera Enhances Human Perception

Intelligent cameras are the next milestone in image and video processing A team of researchers at the Chair of Multimedia Communications and Signal Processing at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) has developed an intelligent camera that achieves not only high spatial and temporal but also spectral resolution.

3 Nov 2020

Go Ahead for Greek Giant as Istos Launches Wind Measurement Campaign with Lidar

ZX Lidars technology makes the challenging terrain of western Greece no obstacle to a comprehensive and accurate wind measurement campaign.

From ZX Lidars 3 Nov 2020

Atik Cameras Develops New Products for Use with qPCR Instruments for Accurate, Reliable COVID-19 Testing

In response to global demand for dependable technologies designed to optimize COVID-19 testing, Atik Cameras, specialist designer and manufacturer of advanced scientific imaging solutions, has developed the new VS255 and VS825 cameras for use specifically with quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) instruments — the most commonly used systems for detection of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

From Atik Cameras 2 Nov 2020

Rotary Molecular Motor Powered by Near-Infrared Light

Light-controlled molecular motors can be used to create functional materials, to provide autonomous motion or in systems that can respond on command, for example, to open drug-containing vesicles.

29 Oct 2020

New Optris Webinar with Focus on Electronics and Utility Industries

Optris GmbH continues to focus on its successful and very popular webinar series for users from different industries and is pleased to offer the next workshop: On Thursday, November 5, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. CET the new webinar on non-contact temperature measurement technology in the electronics and utility industries will take place.

29 Oct 2020

Quality Control in Large-Scale Applications to be Revolutionised

New APDIS Laser Radar inspection system from Nikon Metrology is twice as fast as its predecessor whilst maintaining industry-leading high accuracy

From Nikon Metrology NV 29 Oct 2020

Acrovision Chooses High Accuracy Thermal Imaging Camera from Micro-Epsilon for its Versatile, Cost Effective Fever Screening System

Acrovision, a UK-based systems integrator of factory and warehouse automation, vision inspection systems and direct part marking and identification technologies, has chosen the thermoIMAGER TIM QVGA-HD-T100 thermal imaging camera from Micro-Epsilon as part of its infrared thermal detection system, the AFS-100.

From Micro-Epsilon USA 29 Oct 2020

New Monitoring System to Save Tons of Wasted Food

Thousands of tons of wasted food could be saved every year thanks to a new monitoring system in development that promises to pinpoint the expiration of perishable produce, even after a ‘use-by’ date has expired.

29 Oct 2020

Advancements in 2D Materials Could Improve Electronic and Optical Devices

New possibilities for future developments in electronic and optical devices have been unlocked by recent advancements in two-dimensional (2D) materials, according to Penn State researchers.

28 Oct 2020

Promising Strategies to Increase Stability in Perovskite Photovoltaics

Perovskite materials are becoming increasingly popular as the active layer in solar cells. Internal forces in these materials cause distortions in their crystal structures, reducing symmetry and contributing to their intrinsic instability. They are also subject to environmental degradation.

28 Oct 2020

Model Predicts Efficiency of Solar Photovoltaics to Help Meet Paris Agreement Targets

To meet the Paris Agreement's daunting goal of preventing Earth's average temperature from rising more than 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) above its level in preindustrial times, one of the best options for the energy economy will involve a shift to 100% renewable energy using solar energy and several other clean energy sources.

28 Oct 2020

New Quantum Technologies Could Help Make Laser Coherence Vastly Larger

Quantum theorists from Australia have demonstrated how to break a restraint that had been regarded, for six decades, to restrict the coherence of lasers.

28 Oct 2020