National initiative aims to drive critical photonics technologies in US
05/23/2013
Nashua, NH--The National Photonics Initiative (NPI) has been launched to raise awareness of photonics, increase national coordination, and drive funding and investment in areas critical to US competitiveness and security.
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University of Glasgow scientists create 3D images with single-pixel detector
05/17/2013
Glasgow, Scotland--A group at the University of Glasgow has created a single-pixel imaging setup that captures 3D images. |
Labsphere light measurement software available
05/07/2013
Integral Light Measurement Software runs on a company-supplied Cube and can be accessed globally from multiple devices using any HTML5-enabled browser and any language. |
OptiPro aspheric profilometer data analysis software available
04/25/2013
OptiTrace aspheric profilometer data analysis software offers multiple profile loading and 3D surface reconstruction for detailed surface analysis of precision optics. |
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. |
Computer simulations reveal roadblock to successful laser-driven fusion
04/03/2013
Columbus, OH--The viability of laser-driven fusion has been brought into serious question by computer simulations on laser-plasma interaction at the Ohio Supercomputer Center. |
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. |
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. |
SOFTWARE: DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING: Adaptive software eases camera lens-to-sensor alignment
03/01/2013
Software algorithms gather feedback from an active lens-to-sensor alignment process to adapt and improve camera performance for more efficient cycle times. |
Spectroscopy software from Photon Control calculates and logs peak profile parameters
02/28/2013
SpecSoft Pro software communicates with spectrometers through a USB 2.0 high-speed connection. |
Applied Image digital imaging analysis addresses standardization needs
02/27/2013
The Imaging Gauge quality analysis system addresses the growing need for standardization of digital imaging systems, with software and test targets to assess camera system quality. |
Join the winners list for the 2013 CLEO/LFW Innovation Awards
02/18/2013
Washington, DC--CLEO exhibitors: you have the opportunity to join a distinguished list of CLEO/LFW Innovation Awards winners. |
Holographic microscopy and computational imaging sees cells in 3D without contrast agents
02/15/2013
Lausanne, Switzerland-- EPFL scientists have developed a device that can create 3D images of living cells without the use of contrast dyes or fluorophores. |
Leica Microsystems research microscopy software optimized for fluorescence imaging
01/24/2013
The LAS AF 3 (Leica Application Suite Advanced Fluorescence) research microscopy software includes a modern user interface optimized for fluorescence imaging. |
Open Photonics facilitates R&D-to-commercialization process
01/14/2013
Orlando, FL--Jason Eichenholz has launched a new company called Open Photonics that aims to ease the R&D-to-commercialization process for companies interested in utilizing photonics technologies. |
Spectroscopy software from Avantes features multimonitor setups
01/11/2013
AvaSoft 8.0 Windows-based spectroscopy software is designed for use with the company’s miniature spectrometers. |
3D holograms assist battle preparation
01/11/2013
Holographic maps developed by Zebra Imaging and sponsored by a US Army contract allow soldiers to view three-dimensional (3D) landscapes and cityscapes prior to entering a battle zone. |
DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING: Practical design software eases asphere manufacturability
01/01/2013
Recent design methods and software advances make it much easier to design aspheric surfaces that actually work in production and test by considering manufacturability issues at the earliest possible stage in the design process.
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Enter the CLEO/LFW Innovation Awards program and win an iPad3
12/20/2012
Washington, DC--CLEO exhibitors, now is the time to enter your new photonics product or service in the CLEO/LFW Innovation Awards program. |
Head-mounted cameras help robots "socialize"
12/13/2012
Pittsburgh, PA--Carnegie Mellon University researchers are using software and head-mounted cameras to provide social information otherwise impossible for robots to grasp. |
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