Vision sensor

In-Sight SnAPP sensors are designed for ultimate simplicity, providing a fast and easy-to-deploy solution for novice users with little to no technical experience. They automate a range of...

The AMS 100i laser positioner system from Leuze electronic is designed to enable positioning applications in tight installation spaces. The positioner possesses dimensions of 105 × 68 ×...

The MDC4 smart filter radiometer from Gigahertz Optik GmbH features centroid wavelength detection and measurement of irradiance for LEDs, lasers, or other monochromatic light sources. A...

Nisshinbo Micro Devices Inc.’s NJL5821R and NJL5822R two-phase digital output encoders with optical reflection have been announced by MACNICA ATD Europe GmbH and are suited for detecting...

Vector Photonics named William Coyle operations manager. Coyle joins the company from Terumo Aortic, a medical device manufacturer, where he led U.K. site development. Previously he has held roles at...

SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, has named 47 fellows of the society, comprising the organization’s class of 2024. Fellows are members of SPIE who have made significant...

DERMALOG Identification Systems GmbH, a manufacturer of fingerprint, face, and iris identification technology, has agreed to acquire biometric identification technology company JENETRIC GmbH....

Devices such as solar cells, transistors, detectors, sensors, and LEDs are made with semiconductor materials that have charge carriers that are released when the carriers are hit with light. ...

When purchasing an industrial laser system, the astute buyer will look for a Class 1 laser product — a system where the laser beam hazard is completely enclosed and there is no potential laser...

Materials processing with lasers is actually a broad term for a diverse range of applications. The major categories of these uses, and the lasers that service them, are summarized Table 1. At one...

The term fluorescence is often applied as a synonym for photoluminescence, although luminescence actually covers fluorescence and phosphorescence. Both of these terms describe the process of...

Aspheric surfaces are powerful tools that combine the optical corrections of multiple lenses into a single element (Figure 1) and affect performance in ways that spherical optics cannot. For example,...

This application note demonstrates the use of ATR-FTIR spectroscopy for the analysis of human serum albumin. An IR5 FTIR spectrometer was used, equipped with a heated ATR accessory, to help tackle...

When it comes to infrared measurements, a lock-in amplifier paired with a pulsed light source is an essential tool to increase the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) for low light applications. This tech...

The Lumispot Tech LSP-LRS-0310F is a compact and lightweight laser rangefinder module, notable for being the smallest of its kind, weighing only 33 g. It is a highly precise tool for measuring...

MKS' Newport OptoFlash delivers up toe 10 discrete channels where pre-determined wavelength detection is essential to acquiring fast sample measurements.

Machine vision for industrial robotic guidance is a critical enabling technology for realizing the diverse application needs of flexible automation and smart manufacturing. In this webinar, industry...

While the concept of neuromorphic-enabled event cameras isn’t new, the last few years have seen a significant pick up in the adoption of this technology. This is due, in part, to the progress...

Optical fibers made of fused silica have many applications, including communications, manufacturing, medical care and diagnostics, and research. These applications are as varied as the requirements...

Algorithms for artificial intelligence are improving rapidly, especially in the domain of artificial neural networks (ANNs). In the medical and life sciences fields, in particular, many...

A neuromorphic vision sensor is a type of imaging device designed to mimic the structure and functioning of the human visual system. Inspired by the biological principles of the human eye and brain,...

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The new free software update IDS NXT ocean 2.2 brings many new well-coordinated tools that enable intuitive handling of the IDS NXT AI platform, even for inexperienced users. Attention maps visualize...

Satisloh’s automated precision optics processing solutions are among the most flexible in the market. The modular concept of the HS-200 enables easier automation when and where it is required and can...

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...

A cold shield is part of an infrared detector-Dewar assembly that limits the solid angle viewed by the sensor...Learn more about cold shields →

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...

Established in 1985, OZ Optics is a leading worldwide supplier of fiber optic components, test equipment and sensors. OZ Optics manufactures its products in three locations, Ottawa (Canada),...

Teledyne Judson Technologies (TJT) is a global leader for IR sensors from the Visible to VLWIR spectrum. Two-dimensional FPAs (InGaAs, InSb, and MCT) and Integrated Dewar Cooler Assemblies (IDCAs)...

Andor Technology Ltd is a global developer and manufacturer of high-performance scientific cameras, microscopy systems and spectrographs for academic, government, and industrial applications. Founded...