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Development of Adaptive Lens Array Makes Concept of Flexible Sheet Cameras Viable

A team led by Shree K. Nayar, T.C. Chang Professor of Computer Science at Columbia Engineering, has developed a novel sheet camera that can be wrapped around everyday objects to capture images that cannot be taken with one or more conventional cameras.

13 Apr 2016

PicoQuant's LSM upgrade kit now supports the Olympus FluoView FV3000

The new upgrade kit expands the capabilities of the laser scanning microscope Olympus FluoView FV3000 with time-resolved analysis methods.

From Picoquant GmbH 13 Apr 2016

FARO's New 3D Laser Scanners Can Produce Detailed Images in Bright, Dark Lighting Conditions

FARO Technologies, Inc., the world's most trusted source for 3D measurement, imaging, and realization technology in the BIM-CIM and Public Safety markets, announces the release of new 3D laser scanners with high dynamic range photography (HDR) that produce incredibly detailed images in bright and dark lighting conditions as well as increased resolution for superior color depth.

12 Apr 2016

Hammer Fiber Chooses vXchnge's Data Center to Provide Direct Route from Philadelphia to New York

Hammer Fiber Optic Investments, the New Jersey based Fiber Services provider, has launched in vXchnge's Philadelphia facility. The announcement was made today by vXchnge, a Designed for Performance® carrier-neutral colocation services provider.

12 Apr 2016

Experts to Discuss Advancements in Imaging Fields at OSA Incubator Meeting

The Optical Society (OSA) will host an incubator meeting on Computational Modeling and Performance Metrics for Imaging System Design and Evaluation on Thursday, 14 April 2016 and Friday, 15 April 2016 at the OSA headquarters.

12 Apr 2016

LG Adds New Performance LED High Bays to Existing Line-Up of Fixtures

LG Electronics USA is introducing its new energy-efficient, round and IP65-rated LED high bay with wireless communications, designed for easy installation thanks to its advanced wireless grouping technology and light weight.

12 Apr 2016

New Non-Invasive Imaging Technique Could Revolutionize UK/EU Steel Industry

A researcher from the University of Bath has been awarded a new grant to develop an innovative way of assessing a key stage of the production of steel, greatly benefitting the competitiveness of the UK and EU steel industry.

12 Apr 2016

EVT Eye Vision Technology’s EyeCheck 9000 and EyeCheck Thermo Smart Cameras for Industrial Applications

The first intelligent thermal imaging camera - EyeCheck Thermo - is now also available with either protection class IP65 or IP67. Therefore it is optimally suited for industrial use. But not only the protection class is special. The user can combine the camera easily to the EyeMount profiles, to set up robust and easy-to-handle stands.

From EVT Eye Vision Technology 12 Apr 2016

LiDAR Allows Ford Fusion Autonomous Research Vehicles to Drive Without Headlights On

Recently, under the cover of night, a Ford Fusion Hybrid autonomous research vehicle with no headlights on navigated along lonely desert roads, performing a task that would be perilous for a human driver.

11 Apr 2016

San Diego Padres’ Home Opener Features Musco’s LED Lighting System

The San Diego Padres unveiled a new state-of-the-art LED lighting system by Musco Lighting at its home opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 4th at Petco Park.

11 Apr 2016

Point Grey Leads the Market with New Sony IMX264 and IMX265 Global Shutter CMOS

Point Grey, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of innovative, high-performance digital cameras, today announced the addition of new 3.2 and 5 MP CMOS models to its Chameleon®3 USB3 Vision™ and Blackfly GigE Vision® camera lines.

8 Apr 2016

EVT Release EyeSens - Vision Sensors

With the EyeSens vision sensors EVT has a compact system, which not only is extremely powerfull but at the same time features an easy integration in already existing systems.

From EVT Eye Vision Technology 8 Apr 2016

Introducing Basler PowerPack for Microscopy: Tailored All-round Camera Package for Microscopic Applications

Based on today’s ambitious microscopy requirements, the Basler PowerPack for Microscopy offers high quality cameras combined with all necessary components for an easy system setup and installation.

8 Apr 2016

The New FLUOVIEW FV3000 – Faster, Simpler and Better Confocal Imaging

Olympus’ new FLUOVIEW FV3000 confocal laser scanning microscope combines high-performance imaging capabilities with ease of use so researchers in such fields as cell biology, cancer research and stem cell research can collect relevant imaging data quickly and easily.

7 Apr 2016