Piezosystem jena has extended its Mipos objective positioner series with the addition of the Mipos 140 and Mipos 250 SG
PI (Physik Instrumente) has released the A-141 miniature air bearing linear positioner, the newest member of the frictionless PIglide family of air bearing stages
A new line of mechanical positioning systems with high load capacity and stiffness has been introduced by McPherson
Owis has introduced its VT 30 translation stages, which are suitable for simple but precise tasks such as the exact adjustment and positioning of small parts and samples
The PIMag V-551, a new linear stage offered by Physik Instrumente (PI), has a modular design and a width of only 160 mm, making it possible to customise different versions
A new addition to the PIMag line of precision positioning stages with magnetic direct drives has been announced by PI (Physik Instrumente)
Edmund Optics (EO) has introduced its range of Techspec Right Angle Mirrors, which feature enhanced aluminium, protected silver and protected gold metallic coatings
A new miniaturised, piezo-driven linear positioner, the Q-521, has been introduced by Precision positioning systems specialist Physik Instrumente
Piezoconcept has recently launched a new piezostage product line, developed to cover the entire spectrum of nanopositioning, with single axis, multi-axis and stages with rotation/tilt for numerous applications
Aerotech's Planar DLA integrated, open-frame stages have high dynamics and exceptional geometric performance in a low-profile package
3D printed Fresnel lens combining diffractive elements with refractive surfaces. Credit: Nanoscribe
Benjamin Skuse investigates some impressive additive methods for producing polymer and glass optics for imaging
Lee highlights to European Commissioner Thierry Breton that Europe should play a leading role in photonics
Carlos Lee on the European Photonics Industry Consortium’s latest advocacy efforts
Per Karlsson, CEO of NorthLab Photonics, discusses his career path, the key to effective management, and his advice for future entrepreneurs
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Superluminescent LED drivers can help us understand ocean turbulence, here’s how
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A look at the market for lidar and some of the systems, products and solutions available
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A look at the market for hyperspectral imaging and some of the products and solutions available
Freeform optics come into their own in applications such as illumination – for example, modern LED headlight designs (credit: i viewfinder/Shutterstock.com)
How optical designers can realise the benefits of using freeform optical elements from the R&D stage when designing for illumination applications
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A look at the current market for Neurophotonics and some of the products and solutions available
How solid-state light engines can meet the exact needs of many biotech and industrial applications
The space sector offers numerous oppurtunities for photonics technologies in the development and offering of satellite-based services. (Image: Shutterstock/Dima Zel)
The ongoing commercialisation of the space sector is creating numerous opportunities for photonics technologies, Matthew Dale learns
Preliminary testing of the quantum gravity gradiometer designed by Michael Holynski and colleagues at the University of Birmingham, which has now been shown to locate an underground tunnel with a positional accuracy of 20cm. Credit: Crown Copyright
Susan Curtis explores the new breed of quantum gravimeters finding their way onto the slopes of Mount Etna and into tunnels deep under Birmingham
Ams Osram’s multi-junction VCSELs are helping to improve automotive lidar. Credit: Ams Osram
Multi-junction vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers are likely to displace LEDs and edge-emitting lasers in sensing, finds Andy Extance
At this year’s EPIC AGM Matthew Dale learned that advocacy efforts need to be targeted to ensure an ideal future for the European photonics industry
At this year’s EPIC AGM Matthew Dale learned that increasing advocacy efforts is a must to ensure an ideal future for European photonics
