The textile materials and fabrics used in automotive applications, such as headliners are usually made of a knitted fabric which is laminated to a foam backing. The knitted material is made from yarn, and once knitted, is dyed and finished to give the fabric the appearance and dimensional stability [...]
UKA Optics, a manufacturer of specialty lenses explains that a new type of lens, the broadband achromatic lens has hit the market. In addition to featuring achromatic performance, it also provides telecentricity with fewer spherical elements needed. With modifications, the lens can be designed to cover a wide array [...]
Researchers at the Ford Motor Company in Arizona recently demonstrated the Ford Focus’s ability to use “lidar sensor technology” and three-dimensional maps to drive in the dark. In other words, the technology made it possible for the vehicle to drive in darkness without benefit of headlights. The developers say [...]
Patients are benefitting from the use of a portable near infrared brain imaging device that is being used to compare healthy brain activity with that of those suffering with Parkinsons’ symptoms. The findings, based on the use of the portable near IR device highlight the different roles the prefrontal [...]
Millions suffer from acute or chronic pain every year and the effects of pain exact a tremendous cost on our country in health care costs, rehabilitation and lost worker productivity, as well as the emotional and financial burden it places on patients and their families. While acute pain is [...]
A new imaging method may predict risk of post-treatment brain bleeding after a stroke. In a study of stroke patients, investigators confirmed through MRI brain scans that there was an association between the extent of disruption to the brain's protective blood-brain barrier and the severity of bleeding following invasive [...]
There are many types of angular position sensors and they can be categorized by their output type, sensing range, operating temperature range, packaging type, supply current and supply voltage. An angular position sensor can also measure the equation “by which any position with respect to any other position is established.” [...]
A technique developed by researchers at University College in London has been found to potentially restore the function of muscles afflicted by motor neuron diseases or spinal cord injuries. Researchers found that transplanting motor neurons created from stem cells into injured nerve branches in a patient had the potential to [...]
The prevention of high speed accidents on highways was the impetus behind the development of lane departure warning systems for vehicles. There are several types of lane departure technology, some being more proactive than others. The technologies can either sound an alarm or take automatic corrective action to protect the [...]
There has never been a more exciting time to be involved in optic technology. A conglomeration of optical technology, efficient manufacturing processes and the ever-increasing innovation of scientists, researchers and new ideas are helping propel the optics field forward. The need for innovative optic technologies continue to grow and UKA [...]
