Optoelectronics

After completing a successful pilot project, German retailer EDEKA has equipped its latest store entirely with NICHIA technology. NICHIA LED technologies are increasingly being used in retail to push the shopping experience to the next level. The most recent project is an EDEKA store in Wiesbaden-Sonnenberg, Germany, which opened its doors in May 2021 and is equipped with a lighting solution entirely based on NICHIA technology.&nbs...

In stock now at distributor Mouser Electronics are the OptoTEC OTX/HTX thermoelectric coolers from Laird Thermal Systems.

In stock now at distributor TTI are OSRAM’s SFH4253 family of High-Power Infrared LEDs.

Global lighting manufacturer, Megaman, has launched its adaptable, fully fire-rated TEGO 2 integrated LED downlight, which is suitable for commercial and domestic applications. The LED system features the option to change both the beam angle of the fixture and the colour temperature, all while in situ.

Optical Surfaces has reported how it is machining and polishing high precision Fibre Optic Channel Plates (FOCP) for an X-ray shielding application. Fibre Optic Channel Plates are widely used as optical devices to replace optical lenses because they require no focusing distance making them a suited component when creating a compact optical device.

MKS Instruments has announced that the Ophir Optics Group facility in Europe (Bucharest, Romania) is now AS9100D certified. The certification recognizes MKS' ongoing commitment to providing innovative, high quality thermal imaging solutions for electro-optical system manufacturers in the global aerospace and defense markets.

Allied Vision has integrated Sony's new innovative SenSWIR InGaAs sensors in its popular Goldeye SWIR camera series, making the cameras sensitive in both visible and short-wave infrared (SWIR) spectrums. 

Up to twelve COUNT photon counters can be simultaneously tested for key parameters thanks to Swabian Instruments who has supplied LASER COMPONENTS with a fully automated measuring station. This new technology now allows for continuous process optimisation thus accelerating the quality control of COUNT modules and improved the measurement accuracy, providing the highest confidence to customers with the lowest possible error toleranc...

Datalogic has announced that Newbaze Ireland Nutrition is using Datalogic’s MX-E processor, E100 cameras and Matrix 300N barcode readers for machine vision at its new facility in Carrickmacross, County Monahan. This facility is designed for dry blending of infant and follow-on milk formula.

Introducing Ensenso S, camera manufacturer IDS Imaging Development Systems has shown that the use of industrial-grade 3D technology does not have to be expensive. The 3D camera is particularly suitable for 3D applications that require budget-friendly, easy-to-integrate and industrial-grade camera technology.