Lenses Videos

  1. Precision Motion, Automation And Positioning, Technologies Explained At PI's IMTS Booth 2022 3/7/2023

    A quick overview of precision motion and automation solutions for laser machining, metrology, 3D printing and active alignment at IMTS 2022.

  2. Flexible, Fast Gantry Platform For Large-Area Photonic Test & Assembly: Photonics Automation 3/7/2023

    A precision gantry stage typically provides overhead motion in 2 or 3 linear degrees of freedom (X-Y and X-Y-Z) and is often used for pick and place applications, 3D printing or laser machining, precision handling, and electronics applications. 

  3. Magnetic Levitation Nanopositioning Stage w/6DOF Control Technology Demonstrator 3/7/2023

    Magnetic Levitation, or MagLev, technology allows frictionless motion with resolution down to the sub-nanometer range as well as the active control of all 6 degrees of freedom, without any mechanical restrictions or connections.

  4. The Power Of Piezo Transducers: Enabling Progress In Life Sciences, Semicon & Electronics Markets 3/7/2023

    Transducers are electro-mechanical devices that convert electrical energy to mechanical energy or vice versa. A well known and widely used transducer is the so-called "voice coil" transducer that is based on electromagnetic principles and finds applications in speakers and sub-woofers.

  5. Closed-Loop Fast Focusing Nanopositioning Drives: Voice-Coil or Piezo - Your Choice 3/6/2023

    Voice coil drives with mechanical bearings and Piezo flexure mechanisms offer breakthroughs in travel range, reliability, flexibility, precision, and speed.

  6. Hyperspectral Imaging Solutions For Industrial Automation And Beyond 2/3/2023

    As Photonics West 2023 winds down, we visit Mark Donaghy at the Raptor Photonics booth for a look at their line of SWIR and CMOS cameras and a new hyperspectral imaging system.

  7. Specialty High-Quality Fiber Optic Solutions And Assemblies 2/2/2023

    Armadillo’s Mario Paredes joins us once again this year at Photonics West to teach us about the company’s custom, specialized optical fibers, cables, and assemblies and their numerous applications.

  8. Detecting Illicit Drugs, Infectious Diseases And More With Raman Technology 2/2/2023

    On Day 3 of Photonics West 2023, Krisztina Voronova of Bayspec shows us one of her favorite products, the SERS Reader, a mini variable analyzer that provides full analytical solutions for a variety of applications.

  9. Linear Ultrasonic Motor Capabilities At Photonics West 2/2/2023

    On our last day at Photonics West 2023, Canon’s Asumi Kobayashi talks linear ultrasonic motors. Learn about what Canon’s motors can do by checking out this video.

  10. Abrisa Technologies' Glass And Optical Capabilities 2/2/2023

    At the 2023 Photonics West trade show, Lisa M. Tsufura introduces us to Abrisa’s optical and glass capabilities. Check out this video from the last day on the show floor to learn more about what Abrisa and HEF Photonics can provide.