July, 2021: The M3-LS-U2-10 Linear Smart Stage is optimized for high-volume production. Using our latest UTAF2 technology, it delivers cost-effective, precision motion in:   DNA sequencing instruments Wearable medical devices Point-of-care diagnostic systems Handheld video microscopes Tele-medicine devices Portable spectroscopy instruments Handheld imaging systems Laser beam steering Other precision, high-volume instruments   This micro stage…

July, 2021: Preparations for the physical trade fair are gathering speed / Anticipation and support unwavering After VISION, the world's leading trade fair for machine vision, could not be held last year due to the pandemic, the preparations for the new date from 5 to 7 October 2021 are now gathering speed. Now that we…

June 2021: The new CMAµ10 drive electronic has been specifically developed for the driving of small size linear magnetic actuators, such as MICA20CS, as well as small size magnetic Fast Steering Mirrors such as M-FSM62. It is a low power drive electronic, based on low noise linear power amplifier, providing current and voltage up to…

June, 2021: W3+ Fair, the enabling technologies trade show, is the place where forward-looking optics, photonics, electronics and mechanics enterprises will meet for the 2nd hosting of this event at the Messequartier Dornbirn exhibition centre. The event is an opportunity for high-tech providers to network in person, and collaborate with application industries in the development…

June, 2021: Super-resolution imaging of RNA transcripts using multiplex error robust fluorescence in situ hybridization (MERFISH) and related methods in combination with the CELESTA Light Engine® [1] requires higher levels of irradiance (mW/mm2) than can be obtained from Koehler illumination. To facilitate these applications, Lumencor has developed a series of epi-lluminators that provide uniform illumination…

June, 2021: Ceres T 640 has been announced today as the new high performance thermographic long-wave infrared (LWIR) camera from Xenics. Xenics is Europe’s leading developer and manufacturer of advanced infrared sensors, cameras and customized imaging solutions from the short-wave infrared (SWIR) to the LWIR realm. Ceres T 640 is a VGA (640×480 pixels) LWIR…

May, 2021: The W3+ Fair 2021 in Wetzlar (w3-fair.com) is finally cancelled. The innovative trade fair was originally planned for February this year. The date was last postponed to 6 + 7 July. Now the organizer must pull the plug also here due to Corona: Despite sinking incidences and a positive atmosphere there are still too many…

May, 2021: Rutronik Tech Talk on current topics and relevant trends in the field of sensor technology, UV LEDs and EV Charging!   2021 is yet another extraordinary year in many respects. The electronics industry once again has to face special challenges. On one hand, there’s a global allocation, which lasts since last year and…

May, 2021: Nanoscribe introduces the new IP-PDMS photoresin for 3D Microfabrication of elastomer-based applications, microsystems and devices. The biocompatible printing material is soft, highly flexible and elastic. Thus, IP-PDMS is a promising driver for 3D-printed applications in various fields, such as in life sciences, microfluidics and for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). These characteristics and the ISO-approved…

May, 2021: In the world of Plano-optics, flatness is the ultimate goal. Precision optics are expected to manipulate light down to the nanometer. The surface accuracy of windows and mirrors is extremely critical to the performance of an optical system. For any laser application where you are transmitting light (window) or reflecting light (mirror), the…