(Nanowerk News) Industry 4.0 requires simple solutions for complex functions. Optical sensors, such as pinhole cameras, can deliver a depth of focus and reasonable resolution, but they suffer from low ...

Integral imaging (II) display is one of the most promising near-eye displays (NEDs) due to its compact volume, full parallax, convenient full-color display, and, more importantly, true-3D and more ...

Microlens arrays (MLAs) have emerged as critical components in modern optical systems, enabling compact imaging, high-resolution displays, and advanced photonic applications. Recent advancements have ...

A growing number of applications, including smartphone cameras, depend on microlenses to boost performance. A newly-developed technology, called laser catapulting, could make it easier and less ...

Lens array beam shaping is extending the scope of the laser materials processing market. Vitalij Lissotschenko and Paul Harten of LIMO explain why direct diode applications such as welding and cutting ...

Key trends in the automotive industry involve producing safer vehicles for people inside and outside the car—smarter technology for more comfort and ease of use and toward cars that are “greener” or ...