UK Photonic Companies Form National Network

A team from the Photonics Research Laboratory (PRL)-iTEAM of the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and the company iPRONICS have developed a multifunctional, programmable...

High spatial resolution in ultrafast laser processing is increasingly important in semiconductor fabrication, the automotive parts industry, medical device manufacturing, and other fields. In laser...

With superior mechanical properties, lightweight features, and the ability to withstand harsh environments, engineering thermoplastics are viewed as highly desirable materials for aerospace,...

Aerospace and automotive manufacturers initially adopted additive manufacturing (AM) methods as a means to rapidly prototype new parts or to fabricate more complex or consolidated components in a...

The SaberTech line from Laser Photonics Corporation are laser cutting systems developed for industrial cutting in the aerospace, automotive, maritime, and defense industries. Including newer versions...

The ARM FL20D from Coherent is a fiber laser designed for welding applications such as EV drivetrain and body-in-white in automotive, aerospace, and energy storage. The laser incorporates a center...

The Absolute Scanner AS1-XL modular 3D laser scanner from Hexagon AB is designed for large surface inspection. The scanner is compatible with Hexagon's laser tracker and portable measuring arm...

The ZEISS T-SCAN hawk 2 handheld 3D laser scanner from Zeiss is a portable, reliable tool to capture data with metrology-grade precision in quality control or reverse engineering, maintenance,...

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...

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...

By observing a few simple rules that govern diode lasers’ properties, driving them loses much of its mystery. Below its threshold current, a diode laser emits LED light with spontaneous...

A bench power supply should be thoroughly tested and characterized before it is used to power a laser. The quality of the controls and safety measures incorporated into a bench supply will need to be...

Optical products, traditionally used for visible light tasks, are moving aside to make room for more specialized optical components that are being manufactured for use in ultraviolet (UV) and...

As the automotive industry continues to push the boundaries of innovation, the need for advanced technologies becomes increasingly paramount. Spectroscopy has been a game-changer in various domains...

The Helios Y sets a new standard for 2D luminance imaging. Its unique combination of a CMOS sensor with customized high-precision, ultra uniform Y filter delivers unmatched accuracy. To ensure...

Measuring and calibrating LED edge-lit sunroofs.

Vision application development is a demanding discipline that requires knowledge of image processing techniques, as well as programming skill and an extensive knowledge of software development tools....

This webinar will help familiarize end users, machine builders, and systems integrators with the world of AI in machine vision. The talk will cover convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and how they...

The advancement of AI has changed the landscape of machine vision. As the understanding of what applications AI in machine vision can help solve broadens, manufacturers must adjust their offerings to...

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...

Micromachining laser systems are advanced tools that use laser technology to perform highly precise material removal and modification at micro and nanoscales. These systems enable the fabrication of...

A roughening laser is a laser-based surface modification technique aimed at altering the surface texture of a material to achieve specific properties such as enhanced adhesion, light diffusion, or...

Laser peening is a surface enhancement technique used to improve the mechanical properties of materials, particularly metals. It involves the use of high-energy laser pulses to generate shockwaves on...

Welding laser systems refer to specialized equipment used for joining materials through the application of a high-energy laser beam. These systems utilize laser technology to melt and fuse materials...

Focuslight is developing product platforms and photonics solutions for LiDAR, DMS, and other emerging automotive applications. Focuslight was awarded with volume supply contract with an automotive...

Short movie about our company including production, product portfolio, and members of our Family company.

Intlvac Thin Film is the nexus where pioneering technology meets ground breaking solutions in thin film technologies. We are shaping the future across multiple industries such as aerospace, defense,...

On this month's episode of Light Matters, we take you on a brief tour of the Higgins Laboratories at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). Quinsigamond Community College and WPI received a $4M grant...

An infrared detector is a device that is used to detect and measure infrared radiation, which lies beyond the visible spectrum of light. These detectors are utilized in various applications,...

A laser diode module is a compact device that incorporates a laser diode, optics, and often other components into a single package. These modules are designed to provide a convenient and efficient...

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

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),...

OHARA manufactures more than 130 environmentally safe optical glass types, free of both lead and arsenic. More than 300 tons of optical glass are melted per month, available in the following forms of...

Photron has been a global market leader in high-end, high-speed camera systems for over forty years. The company’s continuing development of new state-of-the-art products illustrates a...