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Every even year, the industrial laser community meets in the medieval city of Aachen, Germany, for the International Laser Technology Congress AKL. The three-day event convened 525 participants and...

The metropolitan areas of Orlando and Tampa, Fla., experienced the fourth and fifth largest annual population gains, respectively, in the U.S. in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Charles...

Propelled by legislation that aims to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), automakers around the world are facing growing pressures to ramp up production. Japan, Canada, and the U.K....

Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) technology has become a cornerstone in the field of additive manufacturing (AM), especially in the production of metal parts. As a technique that offers unparalleled...

The RICOH SC-20 work inspection camera from Ricoh Industrial Solutions Inc. utilizes image recognition technology for real-time confirmation of manual work processes. The camera provides...

The MC3603 motion controller from FAULHABER GmbH & Co. can be for integration in equipment manufacturing and medical technology applications. With 36 V, 3 A, and peak current off 9 A, it...

The BASIC Strobe Series from LUMIMAX® are LEDs with strobing technology that can be used in machine vision applications with moving systems or under confined installation conditions. The IP64...

The TruMicro Mark 1020 from TRUMPF is a ultrashort pulse laser marking system for medical, microprocessing, and line production applications. Utilizing short pulses, operators can mark components and...

With a specific gravity of 1.85 g/cm3, beryllium is the lightest metal that is workable. It is 45 percent lighter than aluminum and approximately five times as stiff. Its stiffness to weight ratio...

The wavelength range of commercially available LEDs with single-element output power of at least 5 mW is 275 to 950 nm. Each wavelength range is made from a specific semiconductor material family,...

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...

Progressive assembly operations such as guiding, gluing and bonding often take place around a static package in three-dimensional space. Integrating the different mechanical systems to ensure that...

Everything you need to know about soldering, mounting, thermal management, drive current, environment, and more, regarding extending the lifetime of your laser diodes.

Laser modules play a critical role in many processes, and selecting the right laser module is essential to optimize system performance. Applications will vary widely in their requirements and the key...

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

MKS Newport spectral optics product overview providing a summary of competencies in diffraction gratings, optical filters, optical mirrors, OptoFlash multichannel spectrometer engines, and design &...

Quantum science is measuring ever-smaller gaps in time, energy, and space, bringing us closer to the fabric of reality itself. In this webinar, Félix Bussières, Ph.D., of ID Quantique...

The high-gain properties in avalanche photodiodes (APDs) make these devices an ideal choice for low-light-level detection in optical communications, spectroscopy, range finding and many other...

The textile industry faces a critical challenge in efficiently identifying and sorting materials composed of diverse fiber blends during recycling and valorization processes. Traditional reflectance...

Frequency comb technology has emerged as a cornerstone of modern science and technology, revolutionizing various fields with its unparalleled precision and versatility. The last few years have seen...

A ytterbium laser is a type of solid-state laser that employs ytterbium ions (Yb³+) as the dopant in the gain medium. These lasers are known for their high efficiency, broad absorption and...

Carbonization is a process in which organic materials are heated in the absence of air, leading to the decomposition of the material and the production of carbon-rich residue. During carbonization,...

The use of computer systems for monitoring and controlling industrial production.

Indirect time-of-flight (iTOF) is a method used in 3D imaging and depth sensing to measure the distance to an object based on the time delay between the emission of a light pulse and the detection of...

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Aspheres have allowed optical designers to create systems and products that push the limitations of performance across several fields. In this presentation, we will explain the various processes...

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,...

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...

A ruby laser is an optically pumped, solid-state laser that uses sapphire as the host lattice and chromium as the active ion. The emission takes place in the red portion of the spectrum.

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...

Mega Speed Corporation, founded in 2001 by Canadian Photonic Labs, leads in high-speed imaging technology. We design, manufacture, and market advanced high-speed video cameras, digital video...