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A virtuous cycle in the uncooled IR sensing market
Reportedly, 2018 could be the year when the uncooled infrared imager and detector market reaches a tipping point with the involvement of big companies. As a consequence, the industry is showing impressive volumes and CAGR. They announced an annual growth of seven percent in value over the 2018-2024 period.
Components developed for gas sensors based on Mid-IR spectroscopy
In a H2020-project MIREGAS, Technical Research Centre of Finland VTT and Tampere University of Technology teams with European partners, developed novel components for miniaturised gas sensors exploiting the principle of Mid-IR absorption spectroscopy. In particular.
Pyreos signs EQ Photonics in Germany
Pyreos has extended its distribution network with the addition of EQ Photonics, based near Munich, as its distributor in Germany. This delivers on a recent announcement of the expansion of distributor coverage as a key pillar to its growth strategy.
High-definition optical gas imaging camera improves inspection safety
A high-definition (HD), handheld optical gas imaging (OGI) camera, the FLIR GF620, has been introduced by FLIR Systems. Designed for oil and gas industry professionals, the GF620 camera sets a new standard for detecting and visualising invisible leaks of hydrocarbons, such as methane, and common volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
New healthcare photonics facility nears completion
Construction work on CPI’s new healthcare photonics facility is being finalised. The centre, based at NETPark in Sedgefield, County Durham, will help develop next-generation light-based treatments for the healthcare industry.
High thermal conductivity die and component attach adhesive
Global supplier of electronic materials, Engineered Material Systems, for circuit assembly applications, has debuted its TM-6520 low temperature cure adhesive. Designed for die attach and general circuit assembly applications, the adhesive is electrically insulating and offers high thermal conductivity.
Photonic-based medical device for the screening of arterial stiffness
The research and innovation hub, Imec, and Ghent University, alongside Medtronic and other CARDIS project partners, have developed a prototype medical device based on silicon photonics for the screening of arterial stiffness and for the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases such as arterial stenosis and heart failure.
Nature inspires creation of first self-cleaning metals
Using inspiration from nature, a team of European researchers have harnessed new photonics technology to develop the first fluid-repellent, antibacterial, metal surface taking us a step closer to self-cleaning saucepans, toilets, and dishwashers.
Eyeing 400GbE, Cisco snaps up a semiconductor company
Cisco is to buy Luxtera, a privately-held semiconductor company based in Carlsbad, California. It uses silicon photonics to build integrated optics capabilities for webscale and enterprise data centres, service provider market segments, and other customers.
Marktech Optoelectronics joins AIM Photonics
Privately held and veteran-owned designer and manufacturer of standard and custom optoelectronics components and assemblies, Marktech Optoelectronics has announced its membership in The American Institute for Manufacturing Integrated Photonics (AIM Photonics).