optics.org reviews a selection of some of the new systems and products being launched this week at Stuttgart's biggest vision expo to date.

Bessel-beam technique licensed from HHMI to be offered as add-on to Thorlabs platforms.

Agency wants to eliminate use of epoxies that can outgas and contaminate space hardware.

European LUMENTILE project develops luminous surfaces that change color for diverse decorative, informative or safety applications.

In the first-of-its-kind demo, adapted Sikorsky helicopter negotiates obstacles and land – automatically.

Trumpf and Bystronic exhibit tools for autonomous laser cutting, with the German firm saying there is now ‘little gain’ in pushing laser powers higher.

Wellman Center technique could assist diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss.

Around 185 m² of Heliatek's OPV films have been installed on a warehouse of inland port Duisburger Hafen.

European project looking to deploy autonomous submarine to map the sea floor for mineral deposits.

Distributed acoustic sensor installed on overhead power line in the Dominican Republic identifies when and where tampering takes place.

Differential absorption equipment incorporates high-energy waveguide laser amplifier operating at 1.5 µm to monitor water vapor and wind.

Eximo Medical’s B-Laser Atherectomy System treats Peripheral Artery Disease including ISR.