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Military-Standard LIDAR Driving Advances in Autonomous Vehicles
Photonics Spectra
The integration of lidar into automotive applications is now pushing the boundaries of sensor, emitter
and package design to exceed current specifications.
and package design to exceed current specifications.
Defense Drones Take Sensing to New Heights
Photonics Spectra
Ever-smaller UAVs — along with larger ones built for high-altitude flight — are equipped with an impressive array of sensitive optical sensors, laser rangefinders and thermal cameras for tasks ranging from intelligence gathering to hunting down terrorists.
Industry Shifts Toward LED in Illumination and Curing
MD+DI
LED is gaining ground in medical illumination and spot curing. Here’s what’s possible with the light source and what device makers need to keep in mind as they transition to LED.
Low-light-level Detection: Single-photon-counting module advances enable faster, more affordable point-of-care diagnostics
Laser Focus World
SPCMs based on silicon avalanche photodiodes provide fast, efficient detection of multiple photon parameters for healthcare applications.
What’s New With UV-Cure Adhesives
Assembly
Evolving materials and equipment enable manufacturers to use UV-cure adhesives that are more versatile, cost effective and environmentally friendly than ever.
Overcoming Precision-Guided Munitions, Sensing Challenges
EuroPhotonics
The large number of deployed lasers and precision-guided munitions has driven the need for better laser warning systems that can detect incoming threats.