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Contact-free thickness measurements are increasingly important in industrial process monitoring and quality control. In the automotive and aviation industries, the exact thickness of paint and...

The diffraction limit enforces physical restrictions on how closely an object can be examined using traditional optical methods. Previous attempts to develop superlenses that image beyond the...

A team of researchers at the University of Ottawa developed a terahertz (THz) spectroscopy technique for recording movies in real time at 50,000 fps. High-speed video captures and slow-motion...

The high sensitivity, rapid response, and label-free characteristics provided by whispering gallery mode (WGM) resonators enable many biochemical applications, such as early diagnostics and...

The ODT3CL1-2M from Leuze electronic is a laser diffuse sensor that uses time-of-flight (ToF) technology to measure distances in applications such as automated guided vehicles for monitoring the...

The PCA Series from Quantifi Photonics is a high-precision photocurrent amplifier designed for PIC testing applications such as responsivity, dark current, shunt resistance, noise measurements, I-V...

The PearlAqua Kilo from AquiSense Technologies is a UV-C LED meant for industrial applications. Built on a large scale, the LED has a compact design and does not rely on harmful chemicals to kill...

The TSLink from TeraSignal is an intelligent chip-to-module (C2M) interconnect for data transmission between large ASICs and linear optical modules. The interconnect can interface with existing ASICs...

Optical fibers are made from either glass or plastic. Most are roughly the diameter of a human hair, and they may be many miles long. Light is transmitted along the center of the fiber from one end...

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...

While some design engineers know exactly what they need from their laser diode, others may choose a partner to navigate what can be a complex development process. Laser diode manufacturers know which...

To Isaac Newton the problem was clear, and in 1704 he realized the effects of atmospheric turbulence on image formation. Just as heat waves shimmering above a hot patch of ground can distort our...

We started developing FACs more than 15 years ago. The result is highly automated in-house processes which allow for competitive prices – even with high volumes. Diode lasers are efficient, compact,...

Telecentric F-theta lenses with large scan fields set new standards for cutting displays.

The ILMS is designed for profiling focused, high-power industrial lasers. This system combines reimaging/magnification optics, a polarization preserving beam sampler, and a DataRay beam profiler to...

Answering some common questions new users of optical design and analysis software have are “How accurate are the results?” or “Can I trust the results I get?” and discussing the importance of...

Autofocusing in an essential part of automated microscopy. Capturing focus accurately, without manual intervention from the user, is what makes applications such as long-term time-lapse experiments...

Since the introduction of the first frequency-domain fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy (FD-FLIM) pco.flim camera in 2014, this camera system has been applied to many different areas, from FRET...

In this webinar, Mark Noschang and Renato Osaki from Omron delve into the crucial role of industrial vision in revolutionizing robot performance across various applications. From fixed industrial...

Fiber-optic sensors (FOS) have made a complete transition from basic lab prototypes to successful commercial products. Their commercialization has been slow-moving at times but consistently...

Edge AI, also known as edge artificial intelligence, refers to the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms and models directly on edge devices, such as smartphones, sensors, IoT...

Long-wave infrared (LWIR) refers to a specific range of the infrared spectrum. Infrared radiation is divided into three main categories based on wavelength: near-infrared (NIR), mid-wave infrared...

A cryostat is a device used to maintain very low temperatures, typically below the boiling point of liquid nitrogen (77 K or -196°C) or even lower. It provides a controlled environment for...

A three-axis stage, also known as a three-axis positioning stage, is a precision mechanical device designed to control the position of an object in three perpendicular directions: typically X, Y, and...

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To celebrate this milestone, we've created a video showcasing the journey to the new design. We invite everyone to #joinus and watch the video now! The new DayOptics image is a testament to our...

Optical coatings modify the reflectance, transmittance, and absorptive properties of optic substrates to make them much more efficient and functional. From an optical manufacturer's perspective,...

Check out our new video tutorial on how to clean spherical lenses! Our latest video breaks down the step-by-step process for effectively cleaning spherical lenses, ensuring crystal-clear images every...

The helium-neon laser is the most commonly used gas laser. A HeNe laser emits visible red light at a wavelength of 632.8 nm. It operates based on the principle of stimulated emission of photons from...

A scientific CMOS (complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor) camera is a type of digital camera specifically designed for scientific imaging applications. It employs CMOS sensor technology, which...

The LaCroix name is synonymous with quality precision optics. Since 1947, three generations of family leadership have guided LaCroix Precision Optics to become the premier precision optics...

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...

Teledyne DALSA is a part of Teledyne’s Vision Solutions group and a leader in the design, manufacture, and deployment of digital imaging components for machine vision. Teledyne DALSA image...

IPG Photonics is the world's leading provider of high power fiber lasers and fiber amplifiers that are revolutionizing performance and utility in a remarkable array of materials processing,...