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EuroPhotonics: Winter 2017

EuroPhotonics
 Winter 2017


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Competition, Collaboration Fuel US Photonics Industry Photonics production in the U.S is a multibillion dollar industry. Programs such as the American Institute for Manufacturing Integrated Photonics (AIM Photonics), as well as developments in...
Quality, Durability, Relability Critical for Solar Photovoltaics Making decisions that ensure the quality, durability and reliability of a photovoltaic (PV) is crucial for the development, installation and lifetime of a system. There are multiple ways in which...
Fast EEF Spectroscopy Quantifies Unstable Samples Excitation-emission fluorescence spectroscopy (EEF) is particularly interesting in materials characterization, environmental science and the food industry. For example, the user can quantify multiple...
Thin 2D Materials Pack a Heavy Punch Two-dimensional materials such as graphene, as well as composite materials such as the layered semiconductor germanium selenium, could have a big impact on myriad applications. Composite materials...
EDITORIAL
2D Materials Present Benefits, Challenges The properties of 2D materials could have a substantial impact on a host of applications, from quantum communication to flexible electronics. Manufacturers are seeking materials that allow faster, more efficient systems with lower power consumption, and materials such as graphene, germanium selenium and silicone can provide that. Besides being good conductors and strong light absorbers, they are...
EURO NEWS
ULO Optics Acquires Laser Beam Optics IR optics manufacturer ULO Optics Ltd. has purchased Laser Beam Products, a laser cutting and welding technology developer, for an undisclosed sum. ”Combining the expertise and manufacturing capabilities of the two businesses was an easy decision,” said Paul Maclennan, director of ULO Optics. “We’ve worked closely together for many years and could clearly see the benefits...
ICFO, Max Planck Develop Photonic Crystal Fiber System A European-based research collaboration between the Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO) in Spain and the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light (MPL) in Germany have reported the development...
Photorealistic 3D Renderings Accurately Digitize Transparent Objects The ability to create detailed, 3D digital versions of clear objects and their surroundings has been difficult for researchers because of the different modalities required to digitize objects with...
Light Pulses Quickly Drive Electronic Currents Through Graphene Physicists have used light to control an electronic current through graphene within one femtosecond. According to the research team this speed could be more than a thousand times faster than the...
Ligentec, VLC Photonics Partner on Generic PIC Platform Silicon nitride manufacturing foundry Ligentec SA and photonic circuit developer VLC Photonics of Valencia, Spain, have collaborated to offer a generic platform for the prototyping and production of...
Suttman Receives Prize for Laser Research Oliver Suttmann, head of the production and systems department at the Laser Zentrum Hannover EV, received the Prize of the Wissenschaftliche Gesellschaft Lasertechnik EV (WLT) for his contributions...
PowerPhotonic Plans New Manufacturing Facility Micro-optics developer PowerPhotonic Ltd. has announced plans to invest in a new facility that will triple its current manufacturing capacity. Scheduled to be completed by the end of 2018, the...
Cloaking Approach Prevents Light Scattering in Opaque Objects In a novel approach to cloaking technology, researchers irradiated an opaque material from above, using a specific wave pattern that allowed light waves from the left to pass through the material...
German Federal Energy Initiative Launches FLEX-G Project The FLEX-G Cooperative Research Project has launched under the Energiewendebauen German federal construction technology initiative. Funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and...
Tunable Nanoparticle Layer Switches Between ‘Mirror,’ ‘Window’ Researchers have made a reversible electrotunable filter that can change between a reflective ‘mirror’ and a transmissive ‘window’. This discovery could help scientists create...
M Squared European Researchers Develop Quantum 3D Sensing Devices Laser developer M Squared is collaborating with teams at the University of Birmingham and Imperial College London to develop devices for measurement and quantum 3D sensing. In the ANAGRAM project,...
Better Materials Could Advance Design of Dielectric Nanophotonic Devices A team of physicists has conducted a comparative analysis of available high-index materials and existing fabrication techniques, examining their performance as optical nanoresonators. The systematic...
Handheld Optoacoustics Device Sees Under Skin A handheld scanner for analyzing the skin of psoriasis patients was shown to provide clinically relevant information, such as the structure of skin layers and blood vessels, without the need for...
PICTURE THIS
Smart Beer, Smart Sensors Keep Consumers Informed With the aid of smart codes and sensors, labels on beer can digitally provide product information to the drinker. These codes and sensors are embedded in the product and can be accessed via a smart phone app, which can read the 2D code on the label and analyze the color of the sensor area. Based on code and sensor information, consumers receive context-based information on their mobile devices....
EPIC INSIGHTS
Industry Pushes New Technologies, Applications for Lidar Digitalization of the world requires detection tools able to recognize objects and precisely measure distances quickly. Lidar-based monitoring systems are a key part of this current technological revolution because their high accuracy and speed can be used to make digital 3D representations of the target. In the media, most lidar applications discussed are related to autonomous driving, but lidar...
PRODUCTS
Large Sample Microscopes The MX63 and MX63L microscopes from Olympus Europa SE & Co. KG can inspect large industrial samples with flexibility and ease. Designed for precision inspections on electronic equipment, users can choose either the MX63 microscope for wafers up to 200 mm or the MX63L for wafers up to 300 mm. The microscopes’ modular design enables inspectors to choose the components that they need...
Olympus Europa SE & Co. KG
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Carbon Composite Inspection System The Carbon Composite Inspection System from Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence is designed for the aerospace industry. Based on Apodius 3D technology, the new technology offering features...
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence
Modular Femtosecond Fiber Laser The ELMO 780 high-power, compact, modular femtosecond fiber laser from Menlo Systems GmbH is designed for flexible and cost-efficient OEM integration. The device doubles the optical output...
Menlo Systems GmbH
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CMOS Cameras The Baumer Group has announced the CX models of Sony Pregius CMOS cameras with a 1-µs exposure time. Available with resolutions up to 1-MP, they are ideal in tasks with high light...
Baumer Electric AG
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High-Power Blue Laser Laser 2000 has announced the NUBURU AO150 high-power laser in the blue wavelength range, allowing the coupling of laser diodes into a high-performance fiber. A 450-nm wavelength is ideal for...
Laser 2000 GmbH
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White Light Lasers SuperK EVO white light lasers from NKT Photonics AS are ideal for OEM integration in demanding commercial applications. The EVO can be configured with output power levels anywhere from 100 mW...
NKT Photonics A/S
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Scan Solution Blackbird Robotersysteme GmbH has announced a scan solution with an integrated distance sensor. Based on OCT, the system detects and measures 3D laser weld seam topographies in high resolution,...
Blackbird Robotersysteme GmbH
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3D Printer The Photonic Professional GT 3D printer from Nanoscribe GmbH is based on the technique of two-photon-polymerization to produce a broad range of almost arbitrary micro-optical shapes including...
Nanoscribe GmbH
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Reflectometer Test Instrument The AQ1000 optical time-domain reflectometer test instrument from Yokogawa Europe BV. The new instrument joins the existing mid-range AQ1200 series and the high-end AQ7280 series, and is...
Yokogawa Europe BV
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Diode-Pumped Laser Cobolt AB has announced a higher-power model of the Cobolt Twist continuous-wave single-frequency diode-pumped laser. The 457-nm device is part of the 05-01 Series platform. Its wavelength and...
Cobolt AB
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Metrology Camera The Sapphire S-25A80 global shutter CMOS metrology camera from Adimec Advanced Image Systems BV provides low-power implementation for ultra-high-resolution, high-speed imaging. The device...
Adimec Advanced Image Systems BV
Intelligent CMOS Camera The Smart MAGIC intelligent CMOS camera from New Imaging Technologies is an ideal solution for users wanting an easy to use wide dynamic range imaging camera to integrate into their systems. ...
New Imaging Technologies (NIT)
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Filament Inspection Sensor The EyeFI sensor from EVT Eye Vision Technology GmbH is designed for the inspection of filaments. The device contains two perpendicular cameras with an Aptina sensor and an S-mount lens. It is...
EVT Eye Vision Technology GmbH
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EUROPHOTONICS 2017
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