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Vision AI is Transforming Automated Optical Inspection
In the relentless pursuit for near-zero defects per million (DPM), many manufacturers are turning to Industrial Vision AI for fully automating their inspection processes. Unlike traditional machine vision that relies on rigid,... -
Lightmatter Achieves World-First 16-Wavelength Bidirectional Link on Single-Mode Optical Fiber
Lightmatter, a leader in photonic (super)computing, today announced a groundbreaking achievement in optical communications: a 16-wavelength bidirectional Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) optical link operating on... -
BitFlow and Advantech Facilitate Next Generation of Autonomous Mobile Robots
Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), which can navigate and perform tasks without human intervention, are rapidly incorporating GPU-powered Vision AI systems. In dynamic warehouse settings, Vision AI helps AMRs adapt and learn... -
BitFlow CoaXPress Frame Grabber Aids in SuperKEKB Particle Accelerator Beam Failure Troubleshooting
The SuperKEKB particle accelerator in Tsukuba, Japan, was constructed to achieve the highest particle collision rates in the world, enabling next-generation investigation of fundamental physics. SuperKEKB is unique in its... -
Powering Your Phone With a Laser
From smart grids to the internet of things, the modern world is increasingly reliant on connectivity between electronic devices. Thanks to University of Ottawa researchers, these devices can now be simultaneously connected and... -
MEMS Vector Scanning Module for Space Applications
Galvanoscanners have so far provided reliable services in optical communication in space or in Earth observation via LIDAR. However, in the future, these systems could be replaced by smaller and more compact systems with MEMS... -
3D Reconstruction System Overcomes Challenges of Imaging Through Transparent Surfaces
In industrial inspection environments, 3D vision systems often must be enclosed in a transparent protective cover to avoid damage. Due to the deflection of light rays on the transparent medium, 3D imaging an object using...
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Expand Your Imaging Horizons with Long Distance CoaXPress over Fiber Solutions
For challenging machine vision applications, the CoaXPress ("CXP") interface is a clear winner. This is thanks to its data transmission rates of up to 12.5 Gbps per link which, when four links are aggregated, deliver a staggering 50 Gbps.... -
Micro Molding In Micro-Optic Manufacturing
Micro-optics — tiny lenses, beam-splitters, prisms, light pipes, and similar optical components — play a critical role in the miniaturization of optical applications across various industries. Ranging in size from as small as 20 microns... -
The Evolution of Holographic Optical Elements in Augmented Reality Applications
Augmented reality (AR) is one of the most significant nascent developments in technology, slowly gaining ground in Head-up Display (HUD) and Near-to-Eye (NTE) applications for commercial markets. However, while it is easy to conceptualize its... -
Femtosecond Lasers Enable Innovative Surfaces for Controlling Water
Water impacts nearly every aspect of human civilization and controlling its behavior is becoming an increasingly pressing scientific and engineering challenge. For example, while water covers 71% of Earth's surface, freshwater scarcity is a... -
High-Speed CoaXPress Interface Elevates Medical Imaging Device Performance
Innovations in medical imaging are driven by new technologies that boost the performance of devices used in diagnostic, surgical and rehabilitation procedures. One of these cutting-edge technologies is CoaXPress frame grabbers. In this article we... -
What Are the Most Exciting Photonics Advances in Medicine?
The power to visualize the body’s complex systems in light waves is one of the most fascinating developments in health care to date. Photonics advances yearly, but it is set to undergo a monumental shift with the inclusion of artificial... -
Key Factors in Manufacturing Vacuum Windows
There are many factors which contribute to the successful manufacture of vacuum windows. The understanding and use of cutting-edge technology, quality control via state-of-the-art metrology tools, and understanding of material properties are all...
