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New Terahertz Laser Shows Promise in Sensing, Imaging, and Communications

The terahertz frequency range shows promise in precise long-range sensing for radio astronomy, ultrahigh-resolution imaging, and high-bandwidth communications, to name a few. This frequency range falls at the center of the electromagnetic spectrum between infrared light and microwaves.

15 Nov 2019

Laser Marking of Optical Substrates - Marked In House with Part and Batch Numbers

Traceability and consistent quality of precision optical components are of utmost importance whether they are being integrated into your product or used as part of your own manufacturing equipment.

From Laser Components (UK) Ltd. 15 Nov 2019

Optical Filters for Fluorescence Microscopy - Compatible with all Major Microscopy Manufacturers

With the increasing use of antimicrobial drugs, the evolution of pathogens and diseases has increased exponentially. The need to better characterise and elucidate novel pathways to neutralise or eradicate these threats is of paramount importance.

From Laser Components (UK) Ltd. 15 Nov 2019

Laserssel Wins 2019 Global Technology Award for Laser Selective Reflow

Laserssel Co., LTD, a leading provider of laser selective soldering technology, announces that it was awarded a 2019 Global Technology Award in the category of Soldering – Selective for its LSR (Laser Selective Reflow).

From Laserssel Corporation 15 Nov 2019

New Technique for Further Expanding Applications of Ghost Imaging

A technique for capturing moving objects using the unconventional imaging method called ghost imaging has been developed by scientists. The new technique could enable practical use of the imaging method for innovative applications like video compression and storage, biomedical imaging, and security checks.

14 Nov 2019

YXLON International’s FF70 CL 2D-3D X-ray Wins 2019 Global Technology Award

YXLON International, a company of the Swiss tech holding Comet Group, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a 2019 Global Technology Award in the category of Inspection – X-ray for its YXLON FF70 CL highest resolution advanced 2D and 3D X-ray system.

From YXLON International GmbH 14 Nov 2019

Measure Outside of the Box with PicoQuant‘s New FluoMic Add-on for the FluoTime 300

From November 4 to 7, 2019, the lecturers and participants of the international course on “Principles and Applications of Time-resolved Fluorescence Spectroscopy” got a first look at PicoQuant’s FluoMic in action.

From Picoquant GmbH 13 Nov 2019

New Endoscopic System Offers Real-Time Quantitative Data on Cartilage Thickness

Scientists have created a new method to carry out optical coherence tomography (OCT) in the joints and other hard-to-reach areas of the human body.

13 Nov 2019

New Laser-Based Technique to Continuously Monitor Individual Airborne Particles

An optimized technique for monitoring air pollution could be to continuously monitor both the size and optical properties of individual airborne particles.

13 Nov 2019

Scienscope Provides Microfocus X-ray to E.M.I.

Scienscope International, a leading American supplier of cabinet style micro-focus X-ray systems, announced today that E.M.I., one of the largest and most efficient OEM manufacturers in Southern California, has been relying on Scienscope’s latest X-ray component counters to improve the efficiency.

From Scienscope International Corp 13 Nov 2019

New Corporate Vice President at ficonTEC

Strong demand for assembly and test systems for photonic devices utilized in multiple existing and emerging markets has led ficonTEC to create a new position within top management. Stefano Concezzi takes over the role effective immediately.

From ficonTEC Service GmbH 13 Nov 2019

Real-Time Molecular Imaging Using Photoluminescent MoS2 Pixel Arrays

M. F. Reynolds and co-workers from the Cornell University and the University of Chicago, USA, have recently discovered the transition metal di-chalcogenide (TMDs) based molecular pixel array, for real time detection of redox activity that occurs inside a molecule.

11 Nov 2019