Point-of-care laser interferometry device being developed to diagnose Covid
11 June 2020
The technology uses laser interferometry to detect proteins such as procalcitonin, which increases in blood during a bacterial infection
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Left to right: Dr Weber, Dr Neugebauer, Dr Popp
Coronavirus shines a light on potential of optical techniques
6 May 2020
Dr Karina Weber, Dr Ute Neugebauer, and Dr Juergen Popp, of Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology (Leibniz-IPHT) Jena, spoke to Electro Optics about the advantages of optical methods in tackling global health challenges, and what we can learn from the Covid-19 crisis to advance clinical translation
Researchers 3D print portable microscope
10 May 2019
Researchers have used 3D printing to produce a high-resolution microscope small and robust enough to use in the field or at the bedside
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Photonic Solutions offering miniaturised rotary and linear micro-motion modules for smarter product development
14 December 2018
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Spectroscopic tool to improve thyroid cancer screening
28 March 2018
A team of international researchers have developed a spectroscopic point-of-care device that could enable consistent and cost-effective screening for thyroid nodules
