‘Optical Surfaces’

A Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release Stealth.com releases mini PC from Stealth Computer Corporation, which we summarised at the time by saying "Stealth.com has released a small form factor, or mini PC, designed specifically for in-vehicle/mobile/embedded applications. ". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Keronite comes to the surface from Keronite: "Keronite International has developed a surface treatment technology known as Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO). ".

In November 2008, we covered the news from Stemmer Imaging - take a look at New cameras for industrial inspection which says: "New cameras for industrial inspection applications that require 3D imaging and a new approach to 3D measurement are now available from Firstsight Vision.".

Take a look also at the news release from Sierra Instruments, Sierra shows engine air intake flow meter, as well as Algor upgrades finite element analysis software from Algor, and Camera is optimised for 3D profiling from Adept Electronic Solutions.

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Measuring stations inspect glass quality (November 2008)

Two measuring stations supplied by precision sensor specialist Micro-Epsilon are being used by glass manufacturer Schott to inspect the dimensional accuracy and edge quality of flat glass.

Igus to release the E4.350 plastic energy chain (November 2008)

Igus has developed what it claims is the largest plastic energy chain in the world for applications on offshore oil drilling platforms.

Cargo scanning system eliminates interference (November 2008)

Using the FS100 cargo scanning system cargo packages can now be static measured, or 'dimmed', using a single laser scan, virtually eliminating system interference in busy warehouse environments.

IDEC unveils 'spider light' indicator (November 2008)

IDEC have launched a slim and stylish indicator, the 'spider light'.

Moog Controls celebrates 40 years in Tewkesbury (November 2008)

Moog Controls, the aerospace and industrial specialist, has celebrated its 40th anniversary.

Keyence develops sensors for washdown applications (November 2008)

The Keyence PX Series of photoelectric sensors offer sensor heads with an IP-69K rating, allowing them to be subjected to high pressure (1400psi) washdown applications at high temperatures of 176F.

Maxxeon presents LED lighting tool (November 2008)

Maxxeon has unveiled an LED lighting tool for technicians and tradesmen, the Workstar1400 work light.

Optical micrometer boasts high accuracy (November 2008)

The Keyence LS-7010 optical micrometer system provides a resolution of 0.01um with a repeatability of +/- 0.06um, two times the accuracy of conventional micrometers.

Optical Surfaces produces high-power laser windows

Optical Surfaces has announced that it is able to produce high-power laser windows up to 600mm in diameter with typical wavefront error of lamba/10 and surface finish of 40/20 to10/5.