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Mantis Shrimp-Inspired Optical Sensor for Hyperspectral, Polarimetric Imaging

Scientists have taken cues from the eyes of mantis shrimp to design a new type of optical sensor that is quite small to fit on a smartphone but can also perform polarimetric and hyperspectral imaging.

4 Mar 2021

Radiation Resistant Lens for Low Light Applications

Manufactured from specially selected non browning glass – the Model 313-000 fixed focus lens from Resolve Optics has an aperture of f/1.4 to enable as much light as possible to be gathered and transmitted to the sensor.

From Resolve Optics Ltd. 4 Mar 2021

Heavy Rain Affects LiDAR Sensor’s Effectiveness in Detecting Objects

High level autonomous vehicles (AVs) are promised by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and technology companies to improve road safety as well as bringing economical and societal benefits to us all.

26 Feb 2021

Sheaumann Announces New Photonics Focused Incubator

Sheaumann has long been dedicated to innovation in the photonics and semiconductor industry. Along with its recent major expansion and relocation to Billerica, MA, Sheaumann is announcing its brand-new incubator space, The Incubator @ Sheaumann.

From Sheaumann Laser, Inc. 16 Feb 2021

Optimistic Outlook at Optical Surfaces Ltd.

From Optical Surfaces Limited 1 Feb 2021

New Laser Sensor Accurately Measures Distances to Difficult Surfaces or Target Objects Up to 150 Metres Away

Precision sensor supplier Micro-Epsilon has introduced a non-contact laser distance sensor that measures distances up to 150 m with an accuracy of < ± 1 mm. The sensor measures accurately even on difficult surfaces such as dark, structured or weakly reflecting objects. Without any special adaptations to the target, the sensor has an impressive range up to 100 m. Adding a reflector to the target extends the range to 150 m.

From Micro-Epsilon 27 Jan 2021