German Photonics Forum Adds New Leaders

AT - Automation Technology has named Daniel Seiler CEO. Seiler will take over operational responsibilities from the founder and previous CEO, Michael Wandelt, who will assume responsibility for...

Researchers from six Fraunhofer institutes are working on two projects that aim to make quantum magnetometers — sensor devices that measure magnetic field — usable in industrial settings....

Industrial image processing is expected to generate sales of €3.3 billion (~$3.3 billion) in 2022, corresponding to an increase of 8% compared to the previous year, according to a market study...

Quantum computing startup planqc closed a financing round of €4.6 million ($4.67 million) led by UVC Partners and Speedinvest. With the funding, planqc will develop a highly scalable quantum...

The ProtoLaser H4 PCB tabletop prototype laser from LPKF Laser & Electronics AG produces printed circuit boards. The laser structures the fully coated circuit board materials, achieving a...

Macnica GmbH has announced the InvenSense ICP-20100, a microelectromechanical barometric pressure sensor platform from TDK Corp. that accurately measures height differences as small as 5 cm. ...

The Fluorescence Imaging Solution from TPL Vision UK is a multi-UV dome device, bringing safety and flexibility to UV fluorescence imaging applications. Users can test and select multiple UV...

The Re-Light optical measuring machine from Metrios Vici & C SpA accommodates both flat and cylindrical parts. Automatic rotation makes it possible to measure every side of a part in one...

Conditions on the factory floor and in industrial cleanrooms with high-capacity air filtration systems can hamper the use of interferometry. Another problem is the testing of large-aperture mirrors...

The benefits of aspheric lenses are numerous: They allow for a reduction in spherical aberrations and are ideal for focusing or collimating light, as they can achieve a low ƒ-number. Aspheres...

Intensity and uniformity can be described using different physical attributes, which makes interpreting requirements somewhat confusing. This article intends to provide an explanation and serve as a...

NSOM is suitable for studies on the mesoscopic scale (several tens to hundreds of molecular dimensions). It has become an important tool in research and applications of semiconductors, organic layers...

Deep learning algorithms enable a steadily growing number of new applications that were previously considered unsolvable for machines. This White Paper explains the four steps of a typical image...

A good portable Raman spectrometer bridges the gap in performance, capability, and size between handheld and benchtop Raman spectroscopy. It enables new point-of-use applications in medicine and...

This article explores the nuances of piezo nanopositioners, how they function, and the extent of their capability. We also examine how closed-loop feedback control can be applied to a piezo...

Point of care diagnostics have benefited from the marriage of spectroscopy and biofluidics, helping to address healthcare challenges from cancer screening to viral detection. The Ocean ST...

This event is supported by the European initiatives presented and is moderated by EPIC, the European Photonics Industry Consortium. The European Commission is helping companies access the...

Designing and fabricating optics requires teamwork among many specialists, from materials scientists who research and study the chemical structures of synthetic or composite materials to optical...

Using SWIR, MIR, and FIR lasers requires knowledge of their beam quality parameters. Many considerations significantly impact the laser process, such as mode structure, positional stability, and...

Most of us are familiar with the many benefits that laser-based additive manufacturing brings to manufacturing, including reduced tooling costs, easier testing of complex geometries, and faster time...

A unique glass made up of nano-structured materials to create millimeter sized monolithic glass space-variant polarization converters which ultimately alter the way light propagates through and is...

Image processing operations performed on one area of an image.

A photorefractive material used in image processing, holography and optical switching.

The technique by which an analog image is converted by any of several means into a finite array of points, each represented by some numerical value. Once created, this array can be the basis of a...

Are you interested in finding the best fused silica for applications in the near infrared? A common application in the near infrared is Laser Material Processing. In order to cut or weld metal, the...

This Software Highlight focuses on Fast Mapping in our Ramacle software. Fast Mapping enables the user to acquire Raman maps with significantly reduced acquisition times via more efficient stage...

Instrument Systems presents a special highlight: The preview of the new LumiTop X20, upcoming in autumn 2021. Building on the established 2700 and 4000 models, the LumiTop X20 will offer a high...

Tune into this month's edition of Light Matters for 'Part 1' of an exclusive interview with SPIE CEO, Eugene Arthurs, as he speaks about his upcoming retirement. We’ll also take you to Rochester,...

A spectroradiometer is an instrument for measuring the radiant energy from a source at each wavelength throughout the spectrum. The spectral regions are separated either by calibrated filters or by a...

The Optical Engineering Experts® Optikos designs and manufactures metrology products for measuring and assuring optical image quality; and provides optical engineering design, development,...

Baumer Group is a manufacturer of sensors, encoders, measuring instruments, and components for automated image processing. Baumer combines innovative technologies and customer-oriented service into...

Jenoptik is a globally operating technology group. Optical technologies are the very basis of our business with the majority of our products and services being provided to the photonics market. Our...

Opto System Co. Ltd. designs, manufactures, and supplies high-precision machines and systems for the LED, Laser Diode, compound semiconductor, and related industries. Our equipment includes scribing,...