https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories The laserfocusworld.com Software & Accessories channel features articles and other content that discuss lens and optical design software programs, as well as the parts, accessories, and “add-ons” for setting up, running, and maintaining photonics systems. EN https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55264069/laird-thermal-systems-micro-thermoelectric-coolers-integrate-with-several-package-types https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55264069/laird-thermal-systems-micro-thermoelectric-coolers-integrate-with-several-package-types The OptoTEC MBX Series micro-thermoelectric coolers (micro-TECs) have use in space-constrained optoelectronic applications. 15 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT Software & Accessories (Image credit: Laird Thermal Systems) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55248119/aerotech-inc-servo-drives-feature-4-axis-configuration https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55248119/aerotech-inc-servo-drives-feature-4-axis-configuration The Automation1 XA4 PWM servo drive series provides a 10-kHz servo loop update rate to improve in-position jitter. 16 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT Software & Accessories (Image credit: Aerotech) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/executive-forum/article/55259997/geckos-inspire-gripping-systems https://www.laserfocusworld.com/executive-forum/article/55259997/geckos-inspire-gripping-systems Marc Schöneich, CEO and co-founder of INNOCISE, discusses his career path, business mindset, and shares advice for up-and-coming entrepreneurs. 10 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT jpozo@optica.org (Jose Pozo) Executive Forum (Image credit: INNOCISE) INNOCISE's gripper technology features special polymers that can be integrated into different automation units with varying handling needs in both micro- and macro-handling. https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55246136/pi-physik-instrumente-piezo-stages-feature-digital-servo-piezo-controller-driver https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55246136/pi-physik-instrumente-piezo-stages-feature-digital-servo-piezo-controller-driver The P-545 PInano piezo stage family has uses in photonics testing, 3D imaging, and super-resolution microscopy. 04 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT Software & Accessories (Image credit: PI) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55236012/analog-modules-inc-miniaturized-laser-rangefinder-receiver-provides-long-range-operation-up-to-299-km https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55236012/analog-modules-inc-miniaturized-laser-rangefinder-receiver-provides-long-range-operation-up-to-299-km The Model 7552A-04 miniaturized laser rangefinder receiver/range processor assembly offers sensitivity to 3 nW. 27 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT Software & Accessories (Image credit: Analog Modules) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55235930/oes-optimal-engineering-systems-z-axis-stages-feature-a-micro-stepping-driver https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55235930/oes-optimal-engineering-systems-z-axis-stages-feature-a-micro-stepping-driver The Z110 Series Z-axis stages are available with strokes of 15, 30, 50, and 75 mm. 17 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT Software & Accessories (Image credit: OES) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55235358/basler-ag-ai-image-analysis-software-helps-solve-complex-vision-tasks https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55235358/basler-ag-ai-image-analysis-software-helps-solve-complex-vision-tasks pylon AI image analysis software includes the pylon AI Platform for Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) and four pylon AI vTools. 13 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT Software & Accessories (Image credit: Basler) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55235311/pi-physik-instrumente-linear-positioning-stages-achieve-velocities-up-to-1-m-sec https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55235311/pi-physik-instrumente-linear-positioning-stages-achieve-velocities-up-to-1-m-sec V-574 series linear positioning stages use frictionless 3-phase linear motors and are offered with 60-, 130-, and 230-mm travel ranges. 05 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT Software & Accessories (Image credit: PI) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55234489/vpiphotonics-simulation-and-design-software-toolkit-enables-inverse-design-of-photonic-devices https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55234489/vpiphotonics-simulation-and-design-software-toolkit-enables-inverse-design-of-photonic-devices VPItoolkit ML Framework is an addition to the simulation tools within the VPIphotonics Design Suite. 29 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT Software & Accessories (Image credit: VPIphotonics) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/quantum/article/55243953/ibm-envisions-classical-and-quantum-computing-blend-for-quantum-centric-supercomputing https://www.laserfocusworld.com/quantum/article/55243953/ibm-envisions-classical-and-quantum-computing-blend-for-quantum-centric-supercomputing In a Q&A with IBM Distinguished Research Scientist and Quantum Engine Lead Blake Johnson, he brings us up to speed on their latest quantum utility advances, unpacks Heron/Qiskit, challenges blending classical and quantum computing, and shares what they’re working on now. 29 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT Quantum (Image credit: Ryan Lavine for IBM) IBM Quantum Heron r2 is the second gen (r2) of IBM Heron processors. https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55234353/wavelength-electronics-inc-laser-safety-eyewear-features-high-optical-density-lenses https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55234353/wavelength-electronics-inc-laser-safety-eyewear-features-high-optical-density-lenses Laser safety eyewear offering features CE certification to EN207 or EN208. 15 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT Software & Accessories (Image credit: Wavelength Electronics) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/executive-forum/article/55242320/spie-the-intl-society-for-optics-photonics-spie-names-2025-prism-award-finalists https://www.laserfocusworld.com/executive-forum/article/55242320/spie-the-intl-society-for-optics-photonics-spie-names-2025-prism-award-finalists Rapidly developing technology areas such as quantum, sensors, imaging, and biomedical showcase the range and variety of this year's entries and finalists. 12 Nov 2024 17:49:48 GMT Executive Forum (Image credit: SPIE) 2025 SPIE Prism Award finalists and award recipients will be honored during a January 29th gala evening at SPIE Photonics West. https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55135818/oes-optimal-engineering-systems-multi-axis-stages-measure-angles-to-005-accuracy https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55135818/oes-optimal-engineering-systems-multi-axis-stages-measure-angles-to-005-accuracy XYHG multi-axis stages are available in stroke lengths for the x- and y-axes of 50 to 1000 mm. 07 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT Software & Accessories (Image credit: OES) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55135802/moticont-linear-voice-coil-motors-offer-force-to-size-ratio-of-17-n https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55135802/moticont-linear-voice-coil-motors-offer-force-to-size-ratio-of-17-n The miniature LVCM-016-019-01M and LVCM-016-019-01 linear voice coil motors measure 15.9 mm in diameter. 03 Nov 2024 04:00:00 GMT Software & Accessories (Image credit: Moticont) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55235587/electro-optical-solution-for-virtual-material-capture-and-rendering https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55235587/electro-optical-solution-for-virtual-material-capture-and-rendering A high-resolution image capture device launched in August 2024 as a collaboration between HP and Adobe enables the digital capture of three-dimensional (3D) surface appearance textures via physically based rendering (PBR), with a focus on photometric stereo and polarimetric methods. 21 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT fred.thomas@hp.com (Fred Thomas) Software & Accessories (Image credit: HP) FIGURE 1. HP Z Captis Dual-modality PBR capture modes: Studio (left) and Explorer (right). https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55135761/dover-motion-open-frame-positioning-stages-accommodate-various-payloads https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55135761/dover-motion-open-frame-positioning-stages-accommodate-various-payloads SmartStage open-frame positioning stages are optimized for regular or inverted microscopy applications that require an open aperture. 20 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT Software & Accessories (Image credit: Dover Motion) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55135458/craic-technologies-thin-film-thickness-measurement-software-offers-multimodal-compatibility https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55135458/craic-technologies-thin-film-thickness-measurement-software-offers-multimodal-compatibility FilmPro 2 software enables users to obtain thin-film thickness measurements of microscopic sample areas. 12 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT Software & Accessories (Image credit: CRAIC Technologies) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55134104/acousto-optic-beam-deflector-for-uv-systems-available https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55134104/acousto-optic-beam-deflector-for-uv-systems-available The AODF - UV beam deflector provides precise spatial control of an optical beam at rates beyond 250 MHz. 08 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT Software & Accessories (Image credit: G&H) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/detectors-imaging/article/55133879/microscope-accessory-has-use-in-chemometric-modeling https://www.laserfocusworld.com/detectors-imaging/article/55133879/microscope-accessory-has-use-in-chemometric-modeling The Zero X Plus microscope accessory has an integrated calcium fluoride optic to improve spectral precision of collected Raman spectra. 06 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT Detectors & Imaging (Image credit: HORC) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55133865/scanlab-gmbh-smart-calculation-app-features-3d-laser-scan-capability https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55133865/scanlab-gmbh-smart-calculation-app-features-3d-laser-scan-capability The updated SCANcalc smart calculation app version 1.40 now includes 3D laser scan systems. 02 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT Software & Accessories (Image credit: SCANLAB) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55133849/linear-positioner-features-v8-piezo-walk-motor https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55133849/linear-positioner-features-v8-piezo-walk-motor N-332 nanometer-precision linear stages are configurable to multi-axis setups of XY, XZ, and XYZ. 30 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT Software & Accessories (Image credit: PI) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55133752/oes-optimal-engineering-systems-dual-axis-elevator-rotary-stages-have-use-in-laser-processing https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55133752/oes-optimal-engineering-systems-dual-axis-elevator-rotary-stages-have-use-in-laser-processing The ATR-V-60-60 Series elevator-rotary stages feature an elevator stage and a 60-mm-diameter rotary stage mounted vertically. 20 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT Software & Accessories (Image credit: OES) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55133734/gas-filter-has-use-in-laser-systems https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55133734/gas-filter-has-use-in-laser-systems Gas Filter 77 offers pore sizes as low as ~ 0.5 µm. 16 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT Software & Accessories (Image credit: WITT) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55133691/master-bond-dual-cure-epoxy-meets-iso-10993-5-cytotoxicity-standards https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55133691/master-bond-dual-cure-epoxy-meets-iso-10993-5-cytotoxicity-standards Dual-cure UV15DC80-1Med epoxy uses UV light for initial fixation, followed by heat for complete polymerization. 10 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT Software & Accessories (Image credit: Master Bond) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55131552/moticont-linear-voice-coil-servo-motor-provides-65-n-peak-force-at-10-cycle https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55131552/moticont-linear-voice-coil-servo-motor-provides-65-n-peak-force-at-10-cycle The miniature GVCM-019-032-02 linear voice coil servo motor measures 19.0 mm diameter with a 22.2 mm stroke. 06 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT Software & Accessories (Image credit: Moticont)