A 'Smart' Lighting Revolution - LIGHT MATTERS 08.2017In this episode, we take you to a U.S. National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York. Researchers there are leading the charge for "smart"...
8/28/2017
Light Matters Extra: Wilburn Bonnell, Lighting Designer - 07.2017On this episode of Light Matters Extra, we introduce you to the Lighting Supervisor for the Williamstown Theatre Festival, in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Wilburn Bonnell is a freelance lighting...
7/27/2017
Dolphins Prove Their Smarts with Touchscreen - LIGHT MATTERS 07.2017In this episode, we take you to the stage with a professional lighting designer who uses the latest technologies to create the ambience of theatre productions. And we take a look at just how...
7/27/2017
Syntec Optics - New FacilitySyntec Optics develops, manufactures, and assembles custom precision polymer optical solutions for defense & security, medical, and virtual reality applications. Syntec Optics offers plastic optics,...
6/23/2017
Beacons: Lighting the Skies Over New England - LIGHT MATTERS 06.2017A beacon of light now shines at the highest point in Massachusetts, located in the historic Berkshires — it can be seen from as far as 75 miles away! A city nearby is illuminating these skies,...
6/23/2017
Dynamic Beam Shaping Improves Laser Cutting of Thick Steel Plates6/12/2017
Sneak Preview: Laser World of Photonics 2017: Bridging Research & IndustryLaser World of Photonics — sponsored by Messe München International — provides a spotlight for promising newcomers, industry veterans and innovative companies. And with tens of thousands of people...
6/12/2017
PI (Physik Instrumente) LP - V8 Power from New Piezo Linear Motor for Industrial ApplicationsBorrowing from the classic design of a V-8 engine to achieve high push/pull and holding forces, patented piezo actuator technology and linear stepping motion design principles come together to create...
5/31/2017
Star Wars 'Superlaser' Meets Reality - LIGHT MATTERS 05.2017The "superlaser" technology used by the Death Star space station may be closer to reality than you think, according to researchers in Australia who have proven that multiplying laser beams with a...
5/26/2017
2016 Beacons: Research/LeadershipProfiles of winners of the Photonics Media 2016 Beacons awards for Research/Leadership. Nominate a 2017 Beacon at https://www.photonics.com/beacons
5/16/2017