From The Editor
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The Cobots Are Coming! The Cobots Are Coming!
8/7/2023
Using 2D or 3D vision to guide robots can improve flexibility and lower costs in various industrial applications. With the rise of collaborative robots, also known as cobots, there are now more opportunities to integrate machine vision into the work environment.
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3 Novel Uses Of Lasers
8/4/2023
Novel uses of lasers continue to expand as researchers discover new ways to harness their properties and develop innovative applications across various industries.
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SPIE Optics + Photonics Exhibition: August 22–24 At The San Diego Convention Center
7/31/2023
SPIE Optics + Photonics is the largest international, multidisciplinary optical sciences and technology meeting in North America. Hosted by SPIE, the event will include five days of sessions, talks, networking events, and an exhibition.
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Who Is Shaping The Direction Of Metrology?
7/26/2023
Government involvement in metrology can boost innovation, collaboration, and public trust, as well as foster economic growth. However, it also poses challenges like compliance costs and trade barriers.
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7 Unique Applications Of Infrared Thermography
7/20/2023
Although infrared thermography has been in use for a while, its popularity has surged in the past five decades, particularly in commercial and industrial settings. In this article, we highlight seven ways in which it is being utilized to enhance safety and efficiency.
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4 Imaging Technologies Being Embraced By The Military
7/19/2023
Militaries are leveraging laser systems, digital imagers, novel image processing algorithms, and more to reduce the overall size, weight, and power of imaging systems. This will improve all military operations, from surveillance and reconnaissance to battlefield operations.
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Remote Photonic Radar System Can Accurately Monitor Breathing
7/12/2023
Scientists at Sydney Nano and the School of Physics have developed a photonic radar system capable of delivering contactless, high-definition detection of vital signs. This technology has the potential to be utilized in intensive care units and nursing homes, and for individuals who suffer from sleep apnea or babies with breathing difficulties.
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LIDAR And ADAS: Two Great Technologies That Go Great Together
7/11/2023
Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and the autonomous vehicles (AV) they enable depend on sensors to function safely and efficiently. LIDAR, due to its ability to create a 3D map of the surrounding area that allows for the detection of spatial position, velocity, and surrounding objects, is a crucial technology contributing to the development of ADAS and the growing popularity of EVs.
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Fiber Optics, Endoscopy, And The Future
7/6/2023
In the field of complex medical instruments and procedures, the use of fiber optics has become crucial in creating new and advanced sensors. These sensors have the potential to enhance the precision and accuracy of machinery, including automated surgical robots.
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7 Spectroscopy-Related Discoveries You Need To Know About
6/28/2023
​Spectroscopy has played a part in several recent discoveries over the past couple of months, from discovering new, exotic states of matter to revealing the invisible. Let’s take a look at seven of these breakthroughs that are in the news.