Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Optics",
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 CAM saves 60-70% in machining instruments from
EdgeCAM, which we summarised at the time by saying "CAM system provides efficient solution for machining electro-optical instruments for space applications, achieving savings of 60-70% on subcontracting multi-off orders".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release High precision reference flats introduced from
Optical Surfaces: "High precision reference flats are versatile devices for measuring surface flatness of polished areas by determining the variations between work surfaces and the surface of the optical flat".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Heidenhain (GB)
concerning its Heidenhain LS 486C encoders at General Optics
- take a look at Encoders upgrade vertical machining centre
which says: "After fitting linear encoders to a VMC, an equivalent machining test confirmed that the 3 micron inaccuracy previously experienced when machining beryllium had reduced to zero in the X-axis".
Take a look also at the news release from Rofin-Baasel UK, Compact laser systems lighten plastics welding,
as well as High speed CNC laser cutting system installed from Prima Industrie UK,
and Lasers simplify selective weakening, perforation from Rofin-Baasel UK.
See also:
Zoom lens gives cameras high definition
(December 2007)
A 4-40mm HD motorised zoom lens is claimed to ofer users, for the first time, true high definition imaging throughout its range of operation and can focus on an object at 1300mm through to infinity
Pulsed YAG laser welds reflective metals
(December 2007)
A range of pulsed YAG rod lasers, with power ratings from 40W to 500W, can weld delicate components and highly reflective metals, such as aluminium and copper, up to 2.0mm thick
Disc laser welds 10mm thick mild steel
(December 2007)
Offering up to 8kW power, a disc-type laser has low running cost and 25% efficiency, and will weld almost all metals with ease and even highly reflective metals such as copper or aluminium
Horizontal machining center machines optics
(December 2007)
Custom built horizontal machining centre has machined the largest lightweight beryllium optic for an infrared optimised space telescope to be launched in 2013
Vision software raises seat-making efficiency
(December 2007)
Automotive seating manufacturer is improving manufacturing efficiency by using vision systems software in checking various processes during the building of car seats
Alignment lasers have reduced speckle pattern
(November 2007)
Homogenous series line lasers are now available with a broadband light source, using 680nm super luminescent diodes (SLDs) with reduced speckle pattern
Laser deposition welds correct tooling wear
(November 2007)
Using the laser deposition welding process with metal wire or metal powder consumables can build up won surfaces on power press tooling or plastics moulds
Cool infrared thermometers operate in 250 deg C
(November 2007)
Infrared thermometers operate in 250 deg C do not need any cooling when checking materials on production lines and in process environments
Cleaning machine sales boosted in UK
(November 2007)
The Solvent Emissions Directive have encouraged manufacturers to review their component cleaning and degreasing activities generating a growth in Durr equipment sales
Lasers weld and cut sheet and foils faster
(November 2007)
Laser systems for welding and cutting thin metal sheet or foil materials are faster, simpler to use and and can be used in either pulsed or continuous wave mode
New OEM members for packing machinery alliance
(October 2007)
Sercos North America has been joined by Aagard Group, LLC, a designer, engineers and manufacturer of automated packaging machinery and Card-Monroe, maker of custom built tufting machines
Encoder system performs as fine pitch system
(October 2007)
The Signum RSLM encoder system from Renishaw provides all of the benefits of a 20 um encoder with the performance of a fine pitch system
IR camera for thermal surveillance
(October 2007)
A new IR camera from Cedip Infrared Systems is a compact, powerful thermal surveillance system designed for a wide range of demanding applications
Explosion-proof, smart laser level transmitter
(October 2007)
The SureShot 140XP Explosion-Proof, Smart Laser Level Transmitter from K-Tek is designed for precise level, distance, and position measurement of dry bulk solids, opaque liquids, and slurries
'Hexapods' to simplify complex positioning
(September 2007)
'Hexapod' 6-axis precision parallel kinematics systems replace a stacked series of stages, as describd in a brochure that also includes positioners and robots featuring sub-micrometer resolution
Fasteners supply is dependable, cost-effective
(September 2007)
A sheet metal working fabricator's business is all about producing assemblies to customer specification - and that includes an efficient supply of dependable, cost-effective fasteners
Low cost light sources made for endoscopes
(August 2007)
For use with its portable industrial endoscopes, Moritex has introduced a range of low-cost, battery handle light sources to suit different applications and budgets
Coating complex glass/ceramic/metal shapes
(August 2007)
A low pressure chemical vapor deposition can coat complex shapes in almost all types of optical glass, including ball lenses, crystalline materials, ceramics and metals
Compact laser interferometer has portability
(August 2007)
A compact laser interferometer measurement system offers more performance, ease of use and reduced the typical 'warm-up' time for the laser to around 5 min
Properly mounted sensors resist arc welding
(August 2007)
Review sensor choice, the way they are located, how they mounted and how they are connected and the result will be higher welding cell efficiency and lower costs, said Balluff UK
CMM checks telescope mirrors to under 1 micron
(August 2007)
Research and designcentre stipulated a pre-determined positioning capability for a CMM's measuring probe of less than one micron when inspecting 1m parts
VCSEL-based reflective sensors have advantages
(June 2007)
Finisar has introduced vertical cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) reflective sensors which offer considerable advantages over edge-emitting lasers and LEDs
Battery-powered lamp for harsh and hazardous jobs
(June 2007)
The Wolf Safety Lamp Company has introduced an ATEX-certified battery-powered lamp called WL-85 Worklite which can cope with the harshest of environments
CO2 sensor for industrial gas companies
(June 2007)
ICx Photonics has announced the SensorChip-CO2-4P, a CO2 gas sensor suitable for applications where a 4P form factor is desirable and an OEM module is required
Lasers work and split brittle materials
(June 2007)
Among various solid state laser developments to be shown at LASER 2007 is a thermal laser beam separation process to split brittle materials such as glass, ceramics and semiconductors
Connectors for embedded fibre optics
(June 2007)
Empire enables external monitoring equipment to be connected to embedded fibre eliminating fixed flying lead connection problems
Twenty years of 3D laser scanners
(June 2007)
Laser Design has celebrated twenty years of supplying 3D laser scanners for aerospace, automotive and electronics companies, as well as medical devices and reverse engineering solutions
Rigid and flexible borescopes and endoscopes
(June 2007)
Moritex has offered a comprehensive range of affordable rigid and flexible borescopes and endoscopes for remote industrial viewing and inspection
Line scan camera for inspection applications
(May 2007)
e2v has launched the AViiVA UM4, a 8K monochrome line scan camera designed for inspection applications requiring high-speed and high-resolution images
Gigabit switch with WDM technology
(May 2007)
New industrial gigabit ethernet switch from Ethernet Direct supports WDM technology with bidirectional optical data communication
Global ERP deployment at Gooch and Housego
(May 2007)
Gooch and Housego supports its European and US locations with global deployment of Syspro ERP from K3
3D metrology with any microscope distributor
(May 2007)
Armstrong Optical has been appointed UK and Ireland distributor for PhaseView's MicroPhase, SurPhase and GetPhase three-dimensional imaging products
Transmode and FCA roll out Polish metro networks
(May 2007)
Exatel is continuing to roll out the TNM network management system across metro applications within its Polish network
Laser components firm gains in France, USA
(May 2007)
To strengthen its position in France, Laser Components has acquired Optophotonics and the company has also signed a deal with Cal Sensors, USA, for IR PbS/PbSe detectors and IR Emitters