Newsletter | February 19, 2025

02.19.25 -- How Computer Vision Makes Drones Better

FROM THE EDITOR

How Computer Vision Makes Drones Better

By John Oncea, Editor

The integration of computer vision into drone technology has significantly enhanced their performance, making them more autonomous, efficient, and capable of handling complex tasks across various industries.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Why Custom Filters DON'T Have To Be Costly Filters

Article | IDEX Health & Science | Semrock | Melles Griot

Discover Semrock optical filters and how they can reduce costs, maintain quality, and meet your filter BOM requirements.

More Signal, Less Background: Improving Signal To Noise Ratio

Article | Iridian Spectral Technologies

The path to improving signal-to-noise ratio - the ratio of the power of signal (desired input) to the power of background noise (undesired input) - is to reduce the power of the noise – less background.

Extended Operating Range For Optical Components From Mid-UV To LWIR

Product | PG&O® Precision Glass & Optics

Explore new capabilities extend finished optics wavelength range from mid-UV to longwave infrared.

Chemical Strengthening vs. Heat Strengthening Of Glass Substrates

Application Note | Abrisa Technologies

Examine a comparison of chemical strengthening and heat strengthening, two processes for increasing the strength and durability of soda lime and other glass substrates.

Measuring The Energy Of One Of The USA's Most Powerful Lasers

Case Study | Gentec Electro-Optics, Inc.

Discover how the right laser measurement solutions have helped a leading research center, working on one of the most powerful lasers in the US, overcome various measurement challenges.

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