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Researchers Achieve a Breakthrough in Optical Machine Learning System

Researchers at the George Washington University, together with researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, and the deep-tech venture startup Optelligence LLC, have developed an optical convolutional neural network accelerator capable of processing large amounts of information, on the order of petabytes, per second.

21 Dec 2020

Molex Acquires Fiberguide Industries to Extend Optical Fiber Industry Leadership and Drive Delivery of Customized, Integrated Solutions

Molex, a leading global connectivity and electronics solutions provider, announced the acquisition of Fiberguide Industries, a manufacturer of customized optical fiber solutions based in Caldwell, Idaho.

21 Dec 2020

MICRO-LAM, Inc. Acquires 603OPTX, Inc Both Companies to Expand Range of Offerings

Micro-LAM, Inc., a manufacturer of laser-assisted machining systems for ultra-precision CNC Machining, has acquired 603OPTX, Inc., an optical fabrication company specializing in the fabrication of precision optical components. The acquisition aims to extend R&D, prototyping and preproduction capabilities to Micro-LAM customers, and further support them with optional production and fabrication expertise through 603OPTX’s turn-key capabilities.

18 Dec 2020

Successful Start to Virtual Event Series

With its 1st Global Infrared Sessions, LASER COMPONENTS has successfully established the new virtual event format LC Talks. About 450 participants from all continents (except Antarctica) attended the two-day event and caught up on the latest developments in IR technology in more than 20 short presentations.

From Laser Components (UK) Ltd. 17 Dec 2020

Graphene-Based Hybrid Material Enables Efficient Light Conversion of Invisible Light

Nonlinear optical conversion – i.e. the process by which an incident light beam of a certain wavelength turns into rays of different wavelengths, due to its interaction with the material it passes through – is relevant to for many current and future technologies, such as imaging, information storage and processing, telecommunication, quantum technologies, and other fields.

16 Dec 2020

Simple Zoom Lens for Use in Remote or Hazardous Environments

For remote and hazardous environments where simple optical design offers significant benefits - Resolve Optics has developed a new optically compensated zoom lens design that vastly reduces the moving parts to just a single push pull movement.

From Resolve Optics Ltd. 15 Dec 2020

EAG Laboratories Announces Latest Advancement in Transmission Electron Microscopy

EAG Laboratories is pleased to announce the completed installation of a ThermoFisher Scientific Themis Z Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) at our Silicon Valley facility. This next generation, ultra-high-resolution TEM is the first available in an independent laboratory in North America and is the second Themis Z owned by EAG Laboratories.

From EAG Laboratories 10 Dec 2020

HKU Researchers Develop Novel Light-Controlled, Contamination-Free Fluidic Processor

A mechanical engineering research team at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has invented a novel light-controlled, contamination-free fluidic processor, which can serve as a useful tool to greatly reduce the risk of infection of front-line medical workers in testing virus or bacteria in big pandemics like the current COVID-19 pandemic, and to minimise the risk of contamination during the process.

9 Dec 2020

New Light Manipulation Method for More Efficient Communications Technology

The pursuit of finding innovative, new techniques to manipulate the way light travels through electromagnetic materials has taken a new, peculiar twist.

9 Dec 2020

Teledyne Imaging’s New Vision Solutions Brochure Delivers Machine Vision Industry’s Most Innovative and Extensive Product Line

Teledyne Imaging, a Teledyne Technologies company and global leader in machine vision technology, is pleased to announce the roll out of its new Teledyne Imaging vision solutions brochure.

8 Dec 2020