Optoelectronics
Flexishaper laser welding
For high-speed, high-power laser welding, a clean weld may be achieved when using a special illumination profile consisting of a spot and concentric ring. The optimal power ratio between the spot and the ring differs for different welding process parameters and system designs, so an adjustable ring-to-spot ratio enables the user to find the optimal ratio for each process.
Fraunhofer IPMS present latest photonic tech at SPIE Photonics West
Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS believe digitalisation, automation and efficiency are the buzzwords of the industry of the future. To this end, the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS develops customer-specific sensors, actuators and optical components. These represent the key technologies for IoT and numerous future applications with artificial intelligence, it claims.
Design considerations for fibre optic connectors
Fibre optic technology is a crucial part of modern technology, as businesses demand faster, more secure communication systems for their network operations. Therefore, suitable fibre optic interconnection options are needed. Here Craig Burgess, Head of Proprietary Products at PEI-Genesis, discusses the design consideration for high-quality fibre optic connectors.
FLEX-GUARD touts laser safety curtains protects against scattered and diffuse radiation
FLEX-GUARD curtains provide protection against scattered and diffuse radiation between 190 and 11,000nm. Almost any configuration can be made possible using a variety of connectors, rollers and curves. These can be made to custom fit your environment and workplace.
Brewer Science presents optics integration at SPIE Photonics West
Brewer Science has presented ideas to optical integration challenges at the SPIE Photonics West Exhibition in San Francisco, California.
The light we cannot see
Optics is a branch of science that revolves around light. From cameras and lasers to fibre optic cables and telescopes, our understanding of the way light behaves and its properties has enabled its use in a vast array of practical applications.
LASER COMPONENTS furthers processes for graded GRMs
LASER COMPONENTS has further its processes for manufacturing and inspecting graded reflectivity mirrors (GRMs) - so-called Gaussian mirrors. With automated in-house solutions, the company is able to guarantee reproducibly high quality and accuracy in the series production of these complex optics. The Gaussian curve of each individual optic corresponds exactly to the profile required by the customer.
LASER COMPONENTS at SPIE Photonics West booth 941
LASER COMPONENTS will demonstrate its full range of optical and optoelectronic components at the SPIE Photonics West show in San Francisco, CA. From 31st January to 2nd February, visitors to booth 941 will be able to meet with expert engineers and discuss standard and custom product specifications. As true to its motto ‘beyond borders’, the company will highlight its capabilities with creative, customised product developments that pro...
New improved diffuse reflection light source
New improved diffuse reflection light source, optimised for real-time component analysis of food, pharmaceutical and plastic products
Application Optimised UV Lenses
To provide inspectors with an effective tool for non-intrusive verification of spent nuclear fuel, A company in nuclear safeguarding technology asked Resolve Optics to design a wavelength corrected UV Zoom lens to enable its Digital Cerenkov Viewing Device to view a nuclear fuel assembly situated 13 metres away from the lens and through 10 metres of water. Spent nuclear fuel emits a faint UV (Cerenkov) light when gamma rays from fuel assemblies i...