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An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including the interview with professor Michal Lipson, the random antireflective (RAR) nanotextures for laser optics, and the optical instrumentation for the research on heart disease.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on ultrafast science and technology including the developments in Ti:sapphire lasers and its sources and applications, the growth of commercial femtosecond fiber lasers, and the use of ultrafast laser beams for brazing of hot-dipped galvanized materials.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including the Very Large Telescope of the European Southern Observatory in Chile, the diversity in the photonics industry, and a study of quantum optics in Beijing, China.

The author discusses aspects of value of photonics stock market index in semiconductor manufacturing industry in the U.S. The author is critical on the updated photonics market financials in business changes, and mergers and acquisition. Also investigated is the association of public photonics companies with the technology or manufacturing sectors.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including fabrication of silicon photonics components, super-resolution microscopy and multiband coated filtration.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy for brain injuries, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and the use of laser interferometry in providing feedback for industrial machine positioning.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including high-speed camera, optical materials for infrared imaging and cell-based bioanalytical research.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including an interview with Neal Bergano, vice president at TE Connectivity SubCom; efforts to extend optical fiber transmission rates; and designing silicon photonic devices.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including the use of multiple laser beams, decrease in size and weight of handheld spectrometer, and the application of light-emitting diode (LED) in optogenetics and silicon photonic devices.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue including increased sales of lasers, new market opportunity for laser suppliers in the photovoltaic manufacturing industry, and impact of color measurement on Light emitting diodes (LED) lighting.

The article offers the author's insights regarding the status of laser industry in China. Topics discussed include the rapid modernization of the industry, the role manufacturing facilities and extensive research on fiber optics, and the significance of information technology (IT) for industrial success.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including optical design software, the advances in photonics, and the availability of photoacoustic imaging for medical diagnostics.

Information about several topics discusses at the Laser World of Photonics China held on March 20-22, 2012 at the New International Expo Center in Shanghai is presented. Topics include the condition of the global laser industry, the Chinese laser industry, and the advancement of laser technology. The leading lasers and optics trade show featured several exhibitors including China Daheng Group, Han's Laser Technology, and Pinnacle Scientific and speakers such as Youliang Wang and Bo Gu.

The article cites some considerations when planning to implement a machine-vision system in a company. According to John Nagle, of Texas-based Nagle Research, the most important thing is that a broad skill set and expertise in a variety of disciplines will be required to complete the project on time and on budget. Nagle adds that it is important to get the superficial goals and get to the meat of the challenges that a vision solution will have to face.

The article reports on the development of SmartSurve surveillance system that explores commercialization options by Sven Fleck and colleagues in Germany. It is a smart-sensor-based system that records events in an integrated, georeferenced three-dimensional display (3D) model. The system features SmartTrack Camera Network which is capable in tracking time, video analysis and visualization within georeferenced model that uses Google Earth and Server Node.

The article discusses various factors to consider when applying color imaging. A decision must be made whether to use a system with a color or monochrome camera when an inspection application requires the recognition and separation of color. According to Jason Dougherty of Midwest Optical Systems, system integrators and designers will often select a color camera based on personal experience and intuition.

The article focuses on two new machine vision tools designed to aid patients with glaucoma and dementia in Great Britain. ADCIS developed a sophisticated software that can perform optical character recognition from an image of a retina and identify lesions. Jesse Hoey and colleagues from the University of Dundee developed a real-time system that is capable of assisting people with dementia when washing their hands.

The article focuses on the move of engineers at Fairchild Imaging to develop a low-light-level digital camera with a Camera Link interface that integrates the features of charge coupled device (CCD) imagers and complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) technology in Milpitas, California. The camera uses two CMOS readout integrated circuits (ICs) and has very low dark current to capture images at 30 frame/s where the brightest region within the image has less than 200 photoelectrons.

The article relates the author's view regarding the process of error proofing. It has been defined as a systematic process for improving the reliability, quality and stability of manufacturing methods. He believes that system integrators have deployed limit switches and sensors in error proofing to detect the presence or absence of a part on a production line.

The article focuses on machine-vision systems that incorporate faster processors and better software algorithms which aids researchers monitor and commercial fisheries harvest numerous aquatic species. Researchers are adapting to new technology in monitoring fish populations by utilizing infrared CCD camera, frame grabber and custom image analysis.

The article presents information on a new technology called thermal imaging. Aegis Semiconductor Inc.'s spin-offcompany, RedShift Systems Inc. has taken advantage of the technology in the nontelecommunications arena of thermal imaging. The detection of long-wavelength IR (LWIR) radiation are dominated by three types of infrared cameras. RedShift has developed a low-cost optical thermal camera which uses an optical wavelength converter to lower the cost of these LWIR cameras.

The article urges machine-vision distributors and system integrators to take a broad view when offering products and services because each customer will have different requirements. As an example, 1st Vision supports various vision systems based on FireWire, USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet or Camera Link camera standards. IMS Research projected that the market for machine-vision hardware in the Asia Pacific region will grow by 8 percent per year.

Provides information about the future of robotics industry. Probability that Japan will retain its advantage in robotics technology; Application of such technology in the home; Demand for less-sophisticated products.

This article focuses on the growth and investments in the field of infrared imaging. This boom in innovation in IR-imaging technology raises hopes for new business ventures and commercial applications. However, whether the federal funding for new technologies is real and sustainable was a matter of debate. Of greater concern for the development of new technologies, overall federal funding for research will fall in FY 2006 by 1.4%, with defense research and development (R&D) staying level and homeland security R&D increasing slightly. As the Federal budget growth levels off, the immediate impact on IR imaging companies is unclear. On one hand, funding pressures will result in the scaling back of programs such as the U.S. Army's Future Combat Systems with its goal of a lighter, faster combat force, and use of numerous advanced imaging technologies.

The article focuses on various aspects of the high-speed cameras. The search to capture motion has continued to today's high-speed digital cameras that can freeze time in an image at upward of 100,000 frames/s, depending on the number of pixels used. It seems a ridiculously fast rate, but very useful for some military, Research & Development, and industrial applications. The use of standard interfaces such as Camera Link, FireWire, and USB, and improvements in off-the-shelf components such as frame grabbers, DSPs, software, and CMOS imaging sensors have broadened the number of high-speed products available and lowered costs considerably. The utilization of new processes and techniques provides better and improved photography options.

The article presents educational guidance about optoelectornics. Readers of "Laser Focus World" get some of their education in optoelectronics from technical conferences and several topical meetings and workshops. It is a process that helps keep scientists and engineers current in their fields and networked with their colleagues. To the contrary, the machine-vision industry--more closely related to end-users in manufacturing--does not rely on technical societies composed of individuals to sponsor trade shows and attendees at machine-vision shows spend relatively little time in technical sessions, preferring to be in exhibition booths looking for solutions to production problems.

Comments on how three-dimensional sensors are enabling a mode of imaging in the United States. Time-of-flight (TOF) principle; Launch of Canesta's Equinox sensor; Patents on the TOF principle.

Reports on the notification given by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to its suppliers that radio frequency identification (RFID) systems would soon be a part of its operation. Motives of the retailer store in using the RFID; Purpose of the bioterrorism act set by the U. S. government; Goal of the U. S. government in implementing product tracking and tracing;

Presents news items related to the optics industry in the United States. Includes the initial public offering of Thermo Vision Corp.; Renaming and refocusing of David Group Ltd.'s subsidiaries; Charles J. Abbe's appointment as president and chief operating officer of Optical Coating Laboratory Inc.

Reports that the International Laser Display Association honored the best artistic and technological achievements in a dozen categories of beam and graphic display at its 11th annual conference. Awards received by AVI-Imagineering with Lasers; Recipient of the award for best outdoor show; Award received by LOBO electronic.

The article discusses the trends, annual review and forecasts for the laser marketplace in 2014, focusing on the emerging consumer and industrial innovations that could promote growth for the laser industry. Topics include austerity, manufacturing innovation, and the growth opportunity in the biophotonics industry. Also discussed are the laser digital cinema and lighting industry, the rise of the semiconductor laser diode, and communications and optical storage.

The article offers information on the development of the laser market in 2017 and the forecasts for for the market in 2018. Cited market trends include record profits for equipment providers in laser materials processing and semiconductor manufacturing, China and consumer electronics devices as the key drivers for the laser market, and growth of lasers in the aerospace and defense market. Forecsasts include growth

An excerpt from the SPIE Photonics West 2017 conference held at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco, California from January 28 to February 2, 2017 is presented.

The article offers information on the annual review and forecast for the laser market. Topics discussed include the increase in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity, the decline in economic growth in 2016 due to declining commodity prices, and the growth in sales of optical network systems, as well as the revenue in communications and optical storage laser.

The article offers information on the SPIE Photonics West 2016 Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco, California on February 13-18, 2016. Topics discussed include three virtual Application Tracks that showcased papers from Green Photonics, Translation Research, and 3D Printing, panels on topics such as system design for laser materials processing, financing photonics businesses, and integrated photonics.

The article offers information on the factors such as attractive return on investments (ROI) and energy efficiency of the laser industry to help the industry to manage trump a global slowdown. Topics discussed include increased sales of laser and laser products in 2016, recovery of stock markets, high employment in Europe, and decline in non-defense capital goods in the U.S. INSETS: Materials processing & lithography;Scientific research & military;Medical & aesthetic;Instrumentation & sensors

The article discusses the 2014 Annual Laser Market Review & Forecast of the periodical "Laser Focus World" regarding the potential of laser technology in various applications. Topics discussed include the Light-Based Technologies (IYL) and the United-Nations-decreed International Year of Light, the National Photonics Initiative (NPI) will raise the awareness on the importance and relevance of photonics and lasers, and the optical storage and the communications segments.

The article offers information on the several meetings included in the Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE) Photonics West activity to be held at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco, California from February 1-6, 2014 including the Biomedical Optics Symposium (BIOS), the microoptoelectromechanical systems and microelectromechanical systems (MOEMS-MEMS) symposium, and the Optoelectronics and Photonics Conference (OPTO).

The article focuses on the sales forecast of the "Laser Focus World" on the laser marketplace in 2013. It states that the sales forecasts show the stability of laser technology, but will be little affected of regional or global recession and debt crisis. It mentions the continuity of the laser to excel over nonlaser technologies such as mechanical cutting, thermal, and torch welding processes.

The article reports that laser companies worldwide are suffering amongst European debt and a possible slowdown in China in 2012. It is noted that aftershocks from the great recession continuing for a while longer in 2012 is expected although worldwide laser sales reached 7.46 billion dollars in 2011. It is stated that consumer spending and overall GDP trends are the two factors closely related to laser markets.