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Motion controller from PI has servo update rate of 20 kHz
05/14/2013
The C-884 four-axis digital servo controller was designed to control motorized linear translation stages and rotary positioners. |
New Scale Technologies piezoelectric lens actuator has ultrathin auto-focus
05/08/2013
A patented ultrathin auto-focus (UTAF) piezoelectric lens actuator module measures 8.5 × 8.5 × 3.8 mm. |
Photonics21 releases roadmap to photonics research and innovation priorities
05/03/2013
Brussels, Belgium--At the Photonics21 Annual Meeting the group presented the Photonics Multiannual Strategic Roadmap Towards 2020 – Photonics Driving Economic Growth in Europe to Neelie Kroes, Vice-President of the European Co...
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Our professional network
05/01/2013
Internationally, many efforts are underway to support innovation and growth in photonics-which in turn promises to help society in so many fundamental ways. |
Linear motor stages from Newport deliver minimum incremental motion of 1 nm
04/30/2013
The XM-Series linear stages now have minimum incremental motion of 1 nm for nanopositioning applications such as laser machining, semiconductor wafer processing, sensor test and calibration, and ultraprecise assembly. |
Analog Modules laser diode driver supplies 100 A pulsed output current
04/26/2013
The Model 773 compact, low-voltage DC input power converter/laser diode driver supplies high pulsed current for laser diode-stack loads. |
Motion controller from Aerotech provides manual positioning operations
04/24/2013
The Ensemble LAB control platform automates laboratory and light industrial manufacturing applications. |
Filter wheel deck by Prior Scientific
04/15/2013
The HF108IX3 filter wheel deck from Prior Scientific works with Olympus IX3 inverted microscope systems. |
Rotary stage from Steinmeyer delivers maximum speed of 480 rpm
04/12/2013
The DT240 stage is driven by a torque motor for high-speed motion. |
Physik Instrumente USA hires William Culpi as PI miCos engineering chief
04/11/2013
Auburn, MA--Physik Instrumente USA has hired William Culpi as engineering chief of PI miCos USA Products. |
LASER WORLD OF PHOTONICS PREVIEW: A global trade fair and technical congress: LASER World of Photonics
04/10/2013
The place to be in May is Munich, where the industry's vendors, institutes, and visitors gather to network, see new products and solutions, and learn about the latest trends in photonics technologies and applications. |
Open-source 3D printing of optical mounts cuts costs and permits customization
04/04/2013
Houghton, MI--To many, "open source" refers to software that is usually (though not always) nonproprietary, easily modifiable, and free. |
Security conscious
04/01/2013
According to the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), an industry group, the economic benefits of integrating unmanned aerial systems into the US national airspace will be substantial. |
NuSil Technology silicone encapsulant is optically clear
03/28/2013
LS2-6140 optically clear, primerless silicone encapsulant offers strong adhesion to ceramic and common plastics used for electronic components. |
Final call for CLEO/LFW Innovation Awards submissions
03/26/2013
Washington, DC--The deadline for the CLEO/LFW Innovation Awards is March 27; don't miss your chance to maximize exposure for your CLEO exhibited products. |
Ultraprecise rotary actuator boosts torque and accuracy by a factor of four
03/25/2013
Changchun, China--Ultraprecise positioning devices are used throughout photonics for positioning optics and other components; one of the challenges for rotational adjustment is providing sufficient torque through small, precise...
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Pangolin Laser Systems diode protectors for green laser diodes
03/25/2013
The Lasorb line of protective components for diode lasers now includes devices to protect 515 and 520 nm green laser diodes from electrostatic discharge. |
Aerotech rotary stages available in aperture diameters from 50 to 200 mm
03/20/2013
AGR series motorized rotary stages provide accuracy up to 20 arcsec, with 8 arcsec bi-directional repeatability, 30 rpm maximum speed, and 360° continuous or optional limited travels. |
Hexapods from Symetrie provide motion and accuracy for positioning
03/15/2013
Hexapod parallel kinematics systems are composed of six struts to provide motion and accuracy for positioning, and offer 6 degrees of freedom for high-precision applications. |
Minus K Technology negative-stiffness vibration isolators available
03/14/2013
CM-1 negative-stiffness vibration isolators support heavy payloads while reducing low-frequency vibrations. |
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