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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

Using Nanoprobes and Raman Spectroscopy to Detect Cancer Cells

Researchers have developed a novel hybrid nanoprobe that may lead to non-invasive recognition & treatment of cancer at the cellular level.

By Brett Smith 19 Mar 2018

Using Muon Spectroscopy to Determine Lithium Diffusion

Muon spectroscopy (µSR) is a characterization technique that analyzes the effects of implanted spin-polarized muons on a material.

By Liam Critchley 19 Mar 2018

SUSHI for the Brain - Imaging Brain Cells

A new microscopy technique called SUSHI – Super-resolution Shadow Imaging – has been developed to improve the imaging of cells in living brain tissue.

By Kerry Taylor-Smith 19 Mar 2018

Extended ace U Product Line from Basler - Eight Models Featuring Sony Pregius Sensors

The models feature the Global Shutter CMOS sensors IMX287 & IMX273 from the Sony Pregius series & offer VGA alongside 520 frames-per-second shutter speed.

From Basler AG 19 Mar 2018

IDS presents novel vision app-based sensors and cameras

What would smartphones be without apps? They would be ordinary mobile phones and surely far less versatile. With IDS NXT, camera manufacturer IDS applies the app principle to industrial image processing. Users ben...

From IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH 16 Mar 2018

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Extends Silicon Photonics Roadmap to Meet Explosive Demand for Datacenter Connectivity

GLOBALFOUNDRIES today revealed new details of its silicon photonics roadmap to enable the next generation of optical interconnects for datacenter and cloud applications. The company has now qualified the industry’s...

By Matt Byron 14 Mar 2018

Circuit Design Innovation Leads to More Robust Electronics

Portable gadgets, like mobile phones, are susceptible to failure, caused by small defects in their intricate electronics, often due to regular use.

12 Mar 2018

Laser Light Used to Develop First Ever X-Ray Holographic Images of Mimivirus

Similar to photography, holography is a means to record everything around us. Both technologies involve the use of light to perform recordings.

9 Mar 2018

WITec Releases TrueMatch - Integrated Raman Spectral Database Software

WITec, manufacturer of 3D Raman imaging systems, is now offering TrueMatch, a powerful software component for accessing and creating Raman spectral databases. It can search existing libraries of Raman spectra to identify...

9 Mar 2018