Laser Proximity Sensors use laser beams to detect the presence or absence of objects within a certain range. They are used in security systems, robotics, automation, and industrial processes, where ...

Lasers usually conjure up the image of bulky devices with mirrors inside that shine a coherent beam out one end. However, scientists from Kent University have created a model that's just a flat piece ...

CO2 lasers are very powerful and reliable laser sources. However, the 10 µm wavelength has the disadvantage that it cannot be seen with the naked human eye nor can it be measured with simple and ...

Researchers have developed an innovative and versatile system designed for a new generation of short-pulse lasers. Lasers ...

Founded by two veterans of Apple's still-secret driverless car project, Aeva is a startup promising a different kind of lidar—one that can measure the velocity of objects in addition to their distance ...

BFi OPTiLAS, pan-european partner of Ophir Photonics, is proud to announce the new BeamTrack Laser Power/Position/Size Sensors. BeamTrack is a unique series of thermal detectors that combine multiple ...

New research uses infrared light to transmit wireless power to devices nearly 100 feet away. The new laser charging system is aimed at offering safe, cordless power for mobile devices and sensors.

MERIO’s system moves this capability onto unmanned drones, so targets can be marked remotely and safely. According to Merio, ...

Despite their prevalent use in patient treatment, to many, using lasers as surgical tools can seem like something out of science fiction. However, laser-assisted surgery is now a reality and marks a ...