Photonics Spectra's Spectroscopy Summit is Now On Demand
Search
Menu
Hamamatsu Corp. - Creating a Better Future LB 1-25
submit feature idea
Features

Robots Work Better with Vision Enhancements
Machine vision trends in use on (or coming soon to) the factory floor include 3-D and better resolution. Industrial robots with mere vision can’t keep up anymore – now they have to image in greater detail and in 3-D. Where these trends are headed can be seen in the latest research into autonomous vision-based docking. Robots equipped with this technology could have full-color 3-D vision accurate on a scale of thousandths of an inch, making it possible to recognize and verify pa...
Photonics Spectra, October 2012
Scanning Goniophotometers Improve Materials Selection
Measurement of a material’s specific scattering properties takes the guesswork out of choosing materials for various applications. Measuring the optical scattering of materials allows engineers to choose the very best materials for...
Photonics Spectra, October 2012
Camera Advances Drive Scientific Research
New imaging systems help scientists look deeper into cells – and materials, too Applications of machine vision extend beyond industry: Some exciting uses are found in scientific research, from the life sciences and even medicine to...
Photonics.com, September 2012
DLC Coatings Enhance IR Cameras
Applying new diamondlike carbon multiple-layer coatings to front-surface forward-looking infrared lens assemblies drastically reduces the Narcissus effect without compromising durability. In Greek mythology, the hunter Narcissus was renowned...
Photonics Spectra, September 2012
DPSS Lasers Overcome Glass Process Challenges
Industrial laser glass processing holds promise for an increasing range of applications, including biomedical and solar panel manufacturing. Higher-power and higher-beam-quality lasers continue to emerge on the marketplace, and industry...
Photonics Spectra, September 2012
Head-Up Displays Keep Speed and More in Sight
Despite current issues, including cost, experts say projecting information on a windshield is a future safety must-have for drivers. Keeping your eyes on the road could get easier, thanks to advances in automotive head-up displays, or HUDs. ...
Photonics Spectra, September 2012
Helios Brings Silicon Photonics Fabrication to EU Companies
Being able to manufacture optical components within the CMOS processing infrastructure is key to realizing the potential of silicon photonics. Photonics is a rapidly growing sector in the global economy. Optical communications, optical...
Photonics.com, September 2012
Laser Car Ignition Dream Sparks Multiple Approaches
Laser car ignition systems promise better fuel efficiency and lower pollution than conventional ones – as long as the technology continues to develop. As calls for improved energy efficiency and reduced auto emissions grow ever louder,...
Photonics Spectra, September 2012
New Smart Cameras Provide Quality Control in a Box
PC cameras are compact vision systems that can deliver up to 90 gigaflops of processing power to support full image-processing libraries and sensor resolutions of 5 megapixels or more. If the manufacturing industry of the 21st century had a bumper...
Photonics Spectra, September 2012
On-Camera Image Processing Improves System Performance
An explanation of performance and tips on reducing system costs using cameras with image processing capabilities. Perfect image sensors or lenses do not exist; all have artifacts, introduce noise and distort the “real” image. Even...
Photonics.com, September 2012
Silicone promises to extend solar cells’ lives
Coating photo-voltaic (PV) cells with liquid silicone could yield more robust and sustainable solar cells at a fraction of the cost of traditional ones. Solar panels deliver power without risk to the environment and climate, but their...
Photonics.com, September 2012
Vision Stuttgart Growing in 25th Year
As the trade fair reaches its silver anniversary, organizers expand offerings and move to a larger venue. Vision Stuttgart may be in its 25th year, but the annual trade fair remains on the cutting edge – and it’s still growing. In fact,...
Photonics.com, September 2012
IR Imaging Optics Meet Varied Needs
Infrared camera technology spans a wide range of the electromagnetic spectrum, with results that vary with the waveband. Although there is some overlap of applications between the different infrared subbands and associated sensor technologies, it is...
Photonics Spectra, August 2012
Mergers and Acquisitions, Oh My!
It has been another eventful year for the photonics industry as companies continue to seek new opportunities, fresh markets and complementary technologies to add to their portfolios. The weakening of overall consumer and industry markets in Europe...
Photonics Spectra, August 2012
Ones to Watch
The first South African to earn a doctorate in biophotonics was recognized by her nation’s leader, an honor that took her by surprise. A physics professor from the University of Sydney in Australia works with light to speed up the Internet....
Photonics Spectra, August 2012
Photonics Institutions Flourish Around the World
Every corner of the world, it seems, is involved with photonics-related research. Organizing all of the expertise is a daunting task, and no single academic or commercial entity even tries to be the bearer of all knowledge in the field. Still, some...
Photonics Spectra, August 2012
Position Yourself for Success
Whether you are a new graduate or an experienced professional displaced for reasons beyond your control, if you are out of the workforce, there are things you can do, strategies you can employ, to enter or re-enter the labor pool. How do you...
Photonics Spectra, August 2012
Reader Poll: Essential Reading
We reached out to Photonics Spectra readers on various social media platforms to see what they consider the must-read books for people who work with photonics and optics, and the resulting list should provide a good background for those who want to...
Photonics Spectra, August 2012
Reader Poll: Recruitment Strategies
Because the field is so vast, it can be difficult to explain to outsiders just what photonics is – and why it’s so important. So we polled readers to find out what they would say to convince a friend, family member or stranger to study...
Photonics Spectra, August 2012
Reader Poll: School & Major
University programs with “photonics” in their names are a rather new development – a reflection of the growing importance of photonics not only to science but to the world – so we decided to poll our readers and find out what...
Photonics Spectra, August 2012
The Largest Photonics Regions in the World
Fans of the science and industry of photonics are joiners, not loners. Usually because of the influence of one or two giants of industry or renowned academic institutions, clusters of like-minded enterprises sprout like mushrooms over particular...
Photonics Spectra, August 2012
True Invisibility Remains Elusive
But research moves toward practical applications of cloaking technology. Invisibility cloaks have long captured our imaginations, whether actual cloaks imbued with magical powers – see the Lord of the Rings and the Harry Potter series –...
Photonics Spectra, August 2012
Where the Jobs Are
In today’s recovering economic climate, the outlook for jobs in photonics, optics and related disciplines is generally more favorable than it has been and is showing signs of continuing improvement, according to one longtime recruiter for the...
Photonics Spectra, August 2012
All-Fiber Probes Hold Promise for Medical Imaging Applications
Optical fiber probes are still in the early stages of manufacturing, but filament fusion technology enables many probe designs, from ball lenses to fiber lenses, among others. Cleaving fiber bundles with high quality and good throughput facilitates...
Photonics Spectra, July 2012
Aspheres Deal with Bigger Deviations
New tools and the integration of measurement capabilities into design software are helping to solve problems – and scientists in academic and government laboratories are researching tomorrow’s solutions. Aspheres are increasingly used...
Photonics Spectra, July 2012
(2,945 results found)

Explore Our Content
News
Feature Articles
Latest Products
Webinars
White Papers
All Things Photonics Podcast
Photonics Spectra Now
Videos
Our Summits & Conferences
Industry Events
Bookstore
Join Our Community
Subscribe
Advertise
Become a member
Sign in
Contribute a Feature
Suggest a Webinar
Submit a Press Release
Mobile Apps

About Us
Our Company
Our Publications
Editorial Advisory Board
Contact Us
Career Opportunities
Teddi C. Laurin Scholarship

Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)



©2025 Photonics Media
100 West St.
Pittsfield, MA, 01201 USA
[email protected]
We use cookies to improve user experience and analyze our website traffic as stated in our Privacy Policy. By using this website, you agree to the use of cookies unless you have disabled them.