Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Optical Systems",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Laser sinter tool steel inserts from
EOS Electro Optical Systems (UK), which we summarised at the time by saying "A martensite-hardening steel of high strength and toughness is suited to producing heavy-duty tooling inserts using laser sintering and is claimed to equal or better
conventional tool steels".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release 3D optical measurment systems firm acquired from
Hexagon Metrology: "Hexagon has acquired CogniTens, which produces 3D optical systems full surface and feature measurements using portable units or systems integrated into manufactuing cells".
In August 2007, we covered the news from Motor Technology
concerning its Lenord + Bauer's Sensorline GEL 235 encoder
- take a look at Encoder measures blast furnace plug rotation
which says: "Not many encoders can survive the environment near the base of a blast furnace, but the sensing principle and the vernier disc of an 'ultra tough' encoder works on taphole plugging".
Take a look also at the news release from Renishaw, Machine tool setting, probing are cableless,
as well as Laser brings dimension of time to machine surveys from Faro UK,
and German JV to develop laser system components from Jenoptik.
See also:
Cableless tool setting for machine tools
(May 2007)
Renishaw has introduced a twin probe system offering users automated on-machine tool setting, tool breakage detection, part set-up and part verification capability
LCD displays in diverse and demanding applications
(April 2007)
3M, the diversified technology company, announced the appointment of Optical Filters as a distributor of its Vikuiti ARMR200 LCD protection film in Europe
UV and IR LED illumination sources
(March 2007)
The new range of UV and IR LED illumination sources from CCS has been made available by Firstsight Vision in 32 models, offering different illumination geometries for different applications
Removable film helps to protect LCD displays
(March 2007)
3M (UK) has made available a removable film that helps to protect LCD displays from scuffs, scratches and fingerprint damage, ideal for handheld computers and data collectors
Apodizing neutral density filter
(February 2007)
The Bullseye apodizing neutral density filter (p/n R01450-00) has been introduced by Reynard
Circular variable neutral density filters
(January 2007)
Reynard, a supplier of optical components and thin film coatings has announced complete customisation of its Circular Variable Neutral Density (CVND) Filters
High resolution, magnetic, absolute encoder
(January 2007)
Motor Technology has launched what it claims is the world's first high resolution, magnetic, absolute encoder that combines the precision and accuracy of optical technology
Metallurgical Microscopes have high resolution
(November 2006)
Vision Engineering has launched Metallurgical Microscopes for routine applications including materials analysis, metal processing and building materials
Metrology for high speed auto production
(November 2006)
Renishaw, will be showing new technologies that allow motorsport companies to carry out high speed manufacturing and product development at Autosport Engineering
Optical systems Jenoptik group sales up 19.3%
(November 2006)
With nine month sales of EUR 344.3 million the optical systems manufacturer, Jenoptik Group recorded a 19.3% increase compared with its continuing business divisions
Direct metal laser-sintering enters dentistry
(November 2006)
Direct metal laser-sintering (DMLS), a layer manufacturing process, has advanced into 'e-manufacturing' of customized series of dental products out of metal
High precision off-axis parabolic mirrors
(October 2006)
Optical Surfaces is one of the world's leading suppliers of high precision off-axis parabolic mirrors for applications including high power laser focusing, focusing upon astronomical objects
Ultra-precision moulded and machined optics
(September 2006)
Kaleido Technology has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the company in its drive to develop technologies for cost effective mass production
Stepper or brushless motors are hollow
(August 2006)
Pancake-style motors are available on a custom basis in large bore or hollow shaft configurations for vacuum, radiation and other harsh environments in power range of 25 to 2500W
Diamond turning technical datasheet published
(August 2006)
A technical datasheet on diamond turning incorporates a useful table that shows typical surface finish values for IR materials and aerospace aluminium alloys using good quality diamond turning
Exhibition to show machine tool technologies
(August 2006)
With the rapid growth in Turkey's installed base of CNC machine tools, there is expected to be high levels of interest in products that improve the operating capabilities of these machines
Blue-violet laser diode module is powerful
(August 2006)
A 25mW version of the 405nm laser modules can be used in food processing, industrial imaging and inspection, spectroscopy, microscopy, medical imaging where power and accuracy are vital
Dewpoint instruments raise pressure rating
(July 2006)
Michell Instruments has announced an increase in the maximum pressure rating for their Easidew and Cermet II ranges of dewpoint instruments
Optical systems firm appoints general manager
(July 2006)
A provider of large high precision optical components and systems, Optical Surfaces, has appointed a general manager to coordinate the company's drive for further international growth
Diode laser system maker changes name
(June 2006)
Maker of miniaturized systems for diode lasers will be operating under the new name of Jenoptik unique-mode - the integration of unique-mode into the Jenoptik Group having been completed
Russian show to feature metalworking productivity
(May 2006)
Latest productivity ideas for CNC machine tools include a compact touch probe for machining centres and mill-turn machines and tool recognition system for high-speed tool breakage detection
Measuring diamond turned surfaces
(April 2006)
A technical datasheets on 'Measuring Diamond Turned Aspheric and Diffractive Surfaces' looks at include contact and non-contact techniques for surface roughness and form error
Probing, CAD/CAM and data processing integrated
(April 2006)
Visitors to MACH 2006 will be able to see how software and the latest probe systems integrate with design and manufacturing software and data measured processed for real-time logging
High performance reflecting tube collimators
(March 2006)
A new technical datasheet that describes its range of high performance Reflecting Tube Collimators has been announced by Optical Surfaces
High precision moulded glass aspheric lenses
(March 2006)
Kaleido Technology has announced the availability of affordable, high precision moulded glass aspheric lenses ranging in diameter from 3 to 50 mm
Free form aspheric mirror supplier announced
(March 2006)
Kaleido Technology has been selected by Microvision to be the supplier of a key free form aspheric mirror for its innovative 'MicroHUD' head-up display system
Analysers and holographic volume phase gratings
(March 2006)
Kaiser Optical Systems, a leader in Raman spectrographic analysers and holographic volume phase gratings, has announced that it has received certification to ISO 9001:2000
Diamond machining delivers ultra-smooth mirrors
(March 2006)
Upgraded proprietary diamond machining enables the production on-axis, off-axis and free form mirrors with a surface roughness of less than 3nm RMS and a slope accuracy better than 70 microrad
Optical systems for simulation and training
(February 2006)
Precision-Optical Engineering (P-OE) has completed a contract awarded by the Simulation, Training and Support division of Lockheed Martin UK
COD tests contract for fast results
(February 2006)
ALcontrol Laboratories has awarded a major contract to Hach Lange for a five-year supply of Cod tests
Machine tool technology advances shown in Ukraine
(February 2006)
Latest sensors and probes for raising the productivity of machine tools include a compact touch probe and tool recognition system for high-speed tool breakage detection
Metrology products assist Turkish manufacturing
(January 2006)
A major focus at Kalite 2006 will be products for CNC machine tools, including a compact touch probe for machining centres and mill-turn machines and a system for high-speed tool breakage detection
Improving China's CNC machine tool capabilities
(January 2006)
With the rapid growth in China's installed base of CNC machine tools, there is expected to be high levels of interest in products that improve the machines' operating capabilities
Autosport suppliers maximise machine tool usage
(December 2005)
Autosport Engineering will include products that will enable motorsport companies and their suppliers to get the most from their machine tools, maximising machine output and minimising quality costs