Primary performance data for passive fiber-optic devices is provided by spectral measurement of optical insertion loss (IL) and polarization-dependent loss (PDL). Often used to characterize optical ...

Researchers in Germany have unveiled an ultra-fast light switch made of very thin semiconductor ...

A laser Doppler vibrometer’s (LDV) real-time capability enables measurement times roughly six orders of magnitude smaller compared to any method that is based on strobe techniques or provides a ...

Scientists have developed smart optical measuring devices with companies for uses that include optimization of vehicle engines, reduction and monitoring of environmental emissions, and quality control ...

A new optical measuring device offers a cheaper, quicker alternative to confocal microscopy. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology (IPT) have developed a prototype optical ...

A single device for components of all shapes, with automatic rotation making it possible to measure every side of a part in one complete cycle. Metrios Re-Light offers a wide working field, fast ...

The MI.Probe collects data even from inaccessible points. The interface with PowerInspect will expand the CMM system’s functionality by managing alignment and positioning; generating user-defined ...

Aktiia has won CE marking for its optical blood pressure measuring technology that does not require calibration from a traditional cuff, opening integration into commercial smartwatches and phones.

Recent advances have extended anthropometry beyond flexible tape measurements to automated three-dimensional optical devices that rapidly acquire hundreds of body surface dimensions. Three new devices ...