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05 Mar 14
Powerful 3D spectrograph ‘MUSE’ installed on Very Large Telescope

Now delivering hi-res astronomical images, probing early Universe.

27 Feb 14
Blu-ray technology detects microorganisms, toxins

Economical, disc-based optical technique from Spain adapted for diverse commercial applications.

26 Feb 14
SRI International launches FASTcell cancer cell screening system

For identification and characterization of "circulating cancer cells".

26 Feb 14
ExxonMobil licenses InteliRed remote gas detector to Providence Photonics

Infrared scanning system spots hydrocarbon leak threats up to 500m away.

26 Feb 14
BARDOT allows faster, easier detection of Salmonella

Purdue University uses laser scattering to identify specific bacteria.

21 Feb 14
Zeiss signals EUV metrology progress

German optics giant's semiconductor technology unit captures first images of EUV photomasks with prototype system.

19 Feb 14
Concept Laser opens laser additive manufacturing R&D center

Many application areas moving away from traditional manufacturing towards generative 3D manufacturing on an industrial level.

19 Feb 14
Optical technique offers new meningitis test

Spectroscopic imaging technique based on surface-enhanced Raman scattering identifies bacteria.

13 Feb 14
Needle microscope wins SPIE Startup Challenge

Researchers from Australia's UWA triumph with new approach to breast cancer detection.

13 Feb 14
Lidar measures condition of wind turbines remotely

Economical laser system monitors oscillating towers and blades; on show next month at CeBIT 2014.

10 Feb 14
Spectral imaging saves amputee's toe

Conference presentation describes how hyperspectral imaging is aiding surgeons in the operating room.

23 Jan 14
Non-invasive optical system reveals early oral cancer signs

Diffuse reflectance imaging validated for painless detection of oral tumors and other cancer types.

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