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VLC Photonics Receives New Wafer-Level Test System from ficonTEC

In order to support the growth of the Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) market and be able to timely serve the scaling of its customers when moving to engineer and pilot production stages, VLC Photonics S.L. is now one of a growing list of established PIC eco-system innovators to receive one of ficonTEC‘s new Wafer-level Test (WLT) systems.

From ficonTEC Service GmbH 5 Mar 2021

New Skin-Like Sensor Mimics the Human Touch

A new device consisting of a robotic gripping arm and a fingertip-mounted sensor could perform complex tasks like holding fragile and delicate objects and even guiding thread through the eye of a needle.

By Robert Lea 4 Mar 2021

The Jena Experiment: using PR2 Profile Probe in major ecosystem research project

The Experiment The Jena Experiment is a long-term biodiversity focused research project funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). The large scale project has been ...

From Delta-T Devices Ltd 4 Mar 2021

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

Purdue Research Foundation and IdentifySensors Biologics Partner to Develop COVID-19 Sensor

IdentifySensors Biologics, a Purdue University-affiliated technology firm developing a rapid diagnostic platform for detecting pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2, has entered into a new partnership with Purdue Research Foundation and will open an office in Purdue's Discovery Park District.

4 Mar 2021

Big Features Means Big Benefits in Miniature Laser Distance Sensors

The development of miniature laser distance sensors which provide exceptional measurement performance are a vital component in today’s more compact machines and systems, helping manufacturers to meet the ever-present demands for optimum efficiency. The new miniaturised OM20 and OM30 laser sensors available from sensing and instrumentation specialist BAUMER are a good example being perfectly suited to handling precise measurement tasks, despite their ultra-compact size.

From Baumer Ltd. 4 Mar 2021

Red Fox ID and Cepton Enable Barrier-Free, High-Speed Tolling Worldwide with High Performance Lidar Based Solutions

A state-of-the art electronic tolling system that utilizes high performance lidar sensors from Cepton and a cutting-edge vehicle identification solution from Red Fox ID, is expected to be deployed on a major highway turnpike crossing multiple states in the United States, thereby promising fast, highly accurate, barrier-free, real-time tolling to enable smooth traffic flows. This marks the maturing of the deep partnership between Cepton and Red Fox ID in bringing innovative, automated tolling solutions to major customers across North America, EMEA and Asia.

From Cepton Technologies, Inc. 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

New Bluetooth-Low-Energy-Based Wireless Neuronal Recording System

Scientists have now created a compact, lightweight, Bluetooth-low-energy-based wireless neuronal recording system.

3 Mar 2021

Off-Axis Parabolic Mirrors Assist Accurate 3D Flight Tracking

Optical Surfaces Ltd has been selected by the Optical Engineering Group at the University of Warwick (UK) School of Engineering to supply key focusing optics to enable accurate 3D tracking and analysis of mosquito flight behaviour.

From Optical Surfaces Limited 3 Mar 2021

NRG Systems Opens North America’s Service & Support Center for ZX Lidars

NRG Systems, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of smart technologies for a range of wind, solar, and meteorological applications, announced today the opening of North America’s ZX Lidars service and support center at its headquarters in Vermont, USA. NRG Systems introduced the UK-based Lidar OEM’s technology to North America in 2019, expanding distribution of ZX remote sensors to the global wind market through its Value Added Reseller network less than a year later.

From ZX Lidars 3 Mar 2021

Researchers Develop Soft Tactile Sensor that Mimics Human Skin Characteristics

A joint research team co-led by City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has developed a new soft tactile sensor with skin-comparable characteristics. A robotic gripper with the sensor mounted at the fingertip could accomplish challenging tasks such as stably grasping fragile objects and threading a needle. Their research provided new insight into tactile sensor design and could contribute to various applications in the robotics field, such as smart prosthetics and human-robot interaction.

2 Mar 2021