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Using Fiber Optic Cables to Measure Very Weak Seismic and Volcanic Activity

In order to understand and predict volcanic events even better, a better understanding of the diverse underground processes involved is required.

4 Apr 2022

Research Sheds Light into Specialty Optical Fibers Based on 3D Printing Technology

Experiments with 3D printing of silica glasses and silica optical fiber performed have recently proven successful. One difficulty in 3D printing silica optical fibers is extending previous findings of small-scale glass “bulk or slice” print from very few millimeters to centimeters.

25 Mar 2022

FUJIFILM to Highlight the Latest Advances in Radiology at ECR 2022 Overture

FUJIFILM Europe GmbH is delighted to be sharing the latest company news and innovative advances in technology at ECR 2022 Overture, an online event taking place on March 2-6.

From FUJIFILM Corporation 4 Mar 2022

Fibre Based Integrations and Cepton Undertake Smart City Projects to Address Traffic Challenges in Cape Town

Silicon Valley-based smart lidar solution provider Cepton, Inc. (“Cepton”) and Fibre Based Integrations, an established fiber optics systems house, are working together to develop lidar-based vehicle detection solutions in Cape Town, South Africa, to enable smart transportation infrastructure city-wide.

From Cepton Technologies, Inc. 2 Mar 2022

Novel Microscope Offers High-Throughput 3D Adaptive Optical Imaging

Microscopes are considered to be a useful tool in biomedical research as they enable for close examination and visualization of tissues.

14 Feb 2022

ficonTEC Drives North America Expansion with Joint Facility at the University of Central Florida Photonics Incubator / CREOL

Over the last 3 years, ficonTEC Service GmbH, of Achim/Germany has seen record order development across all regions for their automated photonic device assembly and test systems. At the same time, we are currently experiencing shifts in the way business activities can be pursued, how technology can be shared, as disruption in the supply chain, and as constraints as to how individuals are allowed to move.

From ficonTEC Service GmbH 1 Feb 2022

Up to 3M€ Funding Opportunity to Implement Free-Form Micro-Optical Components

To advance Europe’s competitiveness and support advanced technical developments, the European Commission is providing €3 million of funding to early adopters of the PHABULOuS Pilot Line Services for the implementation and integration of free-form micro-optical components.

25 Jan 2022

Minimizing Noise Using Machine Learning

Ultra-precise lasers find their use in various applications. For example, power cable monitoring, quantum computers, optical atomic clocks, and much more. However, all lasers tend to make noise, which scientists from DTU Fotonik wish to reduce with the help of machine learning.

4 Jan 2022

Color-Sorting Metalenses Boost Imaging Sensitivity

Researchers have shown that newly designed pixel-scale metasurface lenses — flat surfaces that use nanostructures to manipulate light — can be used to make imaging sensors that are roughly three times more sensitive than those used today.

16 Dec 2021

Ensuring Reliable Quantum Communication Over Long-Distance Fiber Optic Networks

As digitalization continues to make headway, finding ways of increasing the security of the exchange of sensitive information becomes ever more important.

13 Dec 2021