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 ...

Application characteristics help specifiers choose the best discrete sensor type. Industrial automation systems depend on sensors to detect what is going on with machinery and products for effective ...

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 ...

Coherent Corp. has announced the expansion of its PowerMax sensor portfolio with the introduction of the PM15K+ high-power laser sensor and a backscatter shield for the PM10K+. The PM15K+ can measure ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) High-performance engineering thermoplastics are widely applied in aerospace, automotive, biomedical, and electronics fields. To enhance the safety and extend the service life of ...

Earthquake damage: the system uses lasers shone from the ceiling to detectors on the floor to measure interstorey drift. (Courtesy: Diana Swantek/Berkley Lab) A low-cost, laser-based sensor that can ...

Another September means another new iPhone launch. Naturally, Apple's probably got all kinds of weird new features cooked up for its flagship device. Rumor has it that LiDAR integration is just one of ...

A newly developed laser-optical technique for measuring detailed engine thrust and other parameters with unprecedented accuracy will be evaluated in flight by Pratt & Whitney on the manufacturer’s ...