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Using Optical Mammography in Combination with X-Rays to Diagnose Breast Cancer

Optical mammography (OM) uses infrared or harmless red light in combination with X-rays for monitoring or diagnosis in cases that mandate repeated imaging.

29 Mar 2018

CyberOptics Demonstrates World’s Fastest CMM Powered by MRS Technology and World’s First MRS-Enabled SPI System at NEPCON China

CyberOptics® Corporation (NASDAQ: CYBE), a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-precision 3D sensing technology solutions, today announced plans to exhibit in Stand 1F32 at NEPCON China, scheduled to take place April 24-26, 2018 at the Shanghai World EXPO Exhibition & Convention Center. Company representatives will demonstrate the new high-speed SQ3000™3D CMM, an extension of the MRS-enabled SQ3000 platform deemed best-in-class, along with the new MRS-enabled SE3000™ SPI system.

From CyberOptics Corporation 28 Mar 2018

alpha300 Ri - New Inverted Confocal Raman Microscope

WITec has launched the alpha300 Ri inverted Raman microscope.

From WITec GmbH 28 Mar 2018

Sierra-Olympic to Premier Vinden 75, a Superior LWIR/Thermal Camera with 5x Continuous Zoom at ISC West 2018

Sierra-Olympic Technologies, supplier of infrared (IR) and thermal imaging components, cameras, and systems solutions for innovative imaging applications, will showcase the new Vinden 75, an uncooled thermal imaging engine. The OEM module utilizes a longwave infrared (LWIR), vanadium oxide (VOx) microbolometer sensor and novel zoom optics to offer the highest LWIR imaging performance per unit, per gram and volume.

From Sierra-Olympic Technologies Inc. 28 Mar 2018

RTI International Launches SWIR Vision Systems for Machine Vision Imaging Technology

RTI International, a leading nonprofit research institute, today announced the launch of a new spin-out venture company, SWIR Vision Systems Inc., to commercialize breakthrough infrared camera technology developed at RTI for applications in the industrial machine vision, security systems, agricultural, automotive, and other global imaging markets.

From SWIR Vision Systems 27 Mar 2018

Remote Spectral Detector for PAR Measurement

Gigahertz-Optik GmbH's CSS-45 packs the full power and capability of a spectroradiometer into a self-contained compact metal housing only 1.75" dia x 2" high in size. The CSS-45 covers a spectral range betw...

From Gigahertz-Optik Inc 23 Mar 2018

Researchers Build World’s First Continuous Room-Temperature Solid-State Maser

In 1954, the older, microwave frequency sibling of the laser, masers (microwave amplification by stimulated emission of radiation) was invented.

By Matt Byron 22 Mar 2018

3D camera series: Ensenso X models with 5 MP resolution cameras

IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH now offers the modular Ensenso X 3D camera system with high-resolution 5 MP industrial cameras featuring the IMX264 CMOS Sony sensor. Compared to the currently available 1.3 MP sensor...

From IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH 22 Mar 2018

Resolve Optics Invests in Advanced Testing Equipment

Resolve Optics announces that they have purchased a fully automated Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) and distortion test centre, plus a Precision Lens System Centring Station for its UK optical assembly facility. ...

From Resolve Optics Ltd. 21 Mar 2018

ZYGO Launches Next-Generation 3D Optical Profilers with Advances in Data Acquisition, Speed, Sensitivity and Intelligent Operation

Zygo Corporation’s latest generation Nexview™ NX2 and NewView™ 9000 3D optical profiling instruments precisely measure surface area topography quickly and with ease for enhanced productivity and versatility, addressing a broad range of applications.

From Zygo Corporation 20 Mar 2018