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Ifm, a manufacturer of sensors and controls for industrial automation, has acquired CMS Automatisierungstechnik (CMS Automation Technology GmbH), a software developer based in Austria. The combined...

Semiconductor technology companies STMicroelectronics and Sanan Optoelectronics signed an agreement to create a 200-mm silicon carbide device manufacturing joint venture in Chongqing, China. The fab...

Resolve Optics installed and commissioned a new vibration test center adding to the suite of in-house lens-testing equipment the company is able to offer. Lenses used in harsh industrial inspection...

Hamamatsu Photonics started construction on a factory at its Shingai site in Japan. The new site will serve to increase overall construction capacity in the post-processing (dicing, assembly, and...

Allied Vision has expanded its portfolio with two new GigE cameras powered by ALVIUM® Technology, Allied Vision's ASIC chip. The Alvium G1 and Alvium G5 combine the advantages of the established...

The 3DS Series from Bold Laser Automation is a confocal thickness measurement system for the measurement of electronics, medical devices, and filtration products. Integrated with Keyence CL Series...

The LMS-RF-NC-6025-NI-01 from LumiSpot Tech is an uncooled handheld rangefinder that uses infrared technology for target acquisition and images in both infrared and a color TV mode. The device's...

Lumispot Tech’s green laser is a fiber-coupled 525-nm laser made for applications including fluorescence excitation, spectral analysis, photoelectric detection, and laser display. Operational...

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 basic setup in laser perforation includes a pulsed laser, a lens and either a moving mirror, a rotating web or both. Each laser pulse creates a hole in the material. During the blank time in...

Given the pace at which technology advances, there always seems to be a learning curve. With the abundance of consumer electronics available, there typically is no right or wrong way to use these...

PIN Photodiode Wavelength Range: 0.9 - 1.7 µm, 0.6 - 1.7 µm, 1.1 - 1.9 µm, 1.2 - 2.2 µm. Package Type: Chip ( Die ), CLCC, TO-Can, TO-Can with 1 Stage Cooler. Customized Aperture sizes are also...

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...

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,...

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

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...

Displays are windows into the connected world; nearly every consumer device today has a display and a smartphone without one is impossible to imagine. They are getting larger and more interactive in...

Lasers, LEDs, and photonics in general are providing new dimensions to industrial automation solutions, far beyond illumination and material treatment. They enable open work-cell production setups as...

The interaction between photons and acoustic phonons within materials, first described by Leon Brillouin, has been widely investigated to characterize the mechanical and physical properties of...

Cutting laser systems are advanced machines that use focused laser beams to cut, engrave, or mark materials with high precision. These systems are widely used in various industries due to their...

Multi-axis alignment refers to the process of aligning or adjusting components or systems in multiple spatial dimensions or axes. In various technical and engineering contexts, achieving precise...

Thin-film deposition equipment refers to machinery and tools used in the process of depositing thin layers of material onto a substrate surface. This technique is commonly employed in various...

An actuator is a mechanical or electromechanical device that is responsible for moving or controlling a mechanism or system. It converts various forms of energy (such as electrical, hydraulic,...

About milestones and employees. This film tells of the IDS self-image, visions and of successful camera manufacturing. Meet the employees, experience their passion and learn about the company’s...

Luminate NY, the only optics, photonics and imaging (OPI) accelerator and investment fund in the world, announced the final winners at the Light Tomorrow with Today event in Rochester, NY. For the...

New start, new image BWT provides you with unchanging high-quality products and services. We are committed to becoming a global leader in laser solutions, let the dream drive the light, and inspire...

At the exhibition, BWT exhibited more than 20 types of diode lasers, fiber lasers, and ultrafast lasers.

FOCtek provides customers with all types of custom manufactured lenses, Precision Optical Components, Polarizing Optics, Prisms, Filters, Coatings, Optical Systems, Crystals, Nonlinear Crystals,...

ISO 9001 & ISO 13485 certified and D&B DUNS # 113515303 Shanghai Optics is an unparalleled custom system solution provider offering advance precision custom optical design, engineering,...

Excelitas Technologies® Corp. is a leading industrial technology manufacturer focused on delivering innovative, market-driven photonic solutions to meet the illumination, optical, optronic,...

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...