Photonics News No 62
Photonics News Magazine - Issue 62
Editorial
PN #62
Dear Colleagues
As the UK decides how to handle the political ramifications of Brexit, the photonic industry saw strong growth in 2018, will it continue? In this issue, we look at some exciting advancements that can keep photonics buoyant for the foreseeable future.
Precision laser materials processing in the production of components in electric motor windings and battery manufacture help provide greener vehicles by reducing their carbon foot print.
Stereoscopic cameras installed in vehicles to mimic human observation provides some autonomous function. Adding other sensors, such as acoustic, radar and light detection and ranging (LiDAR), together help to provide all round ‘vision’. All this data requires more computing power. The target? < € 200 system cost to the consumer for Level FIVE Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS).
Using selected narrow band pass MIR optical filters, the wavelengths of absorbing gases can be chosen to build instruments for measuring CO, CO2, NOx, VOCs and other polluting gases. These sensors can help battle the struggle to reduce pollution.
Using the optical properties within optical fibres, it is possible to measure temperature and vibration up to 90 km. We see how Deutsche Bahn embraces this technology.
We end our newsletter with a range of selected components relating to the articles featured, call us, we’ll be delighted to help.
Yours,
Chris Varney
Managing Director, Laser Components (UK), Ltd.
Photonics in The Automotive Industry
Experience, how laser technology and digitalization can help with the efficient and cost-effective production of electric drives, power electronics or batteries.
We also explain how modern sensor technology is already being used in the automotive industry and how optoelectronic technology can help help provide clean air.
- Electromobility
Laser material processing makes many key components possible. - More autonomy!
Modern sensor technology as the eyes and ears of the driving car. - In the service of the environment
How laser spectroscopy can keep air clean.
Fiber Optic Sensors
Fiber Optic Sensing. Around 15,000 locomotives, 8,000 passenger coaches, and 141,000 freight cars travel along the German railway system every day to transport goods and people from point A to point B . To ensure that everything runs smoothly, the approximately 33,000 kilometers of railway track must always be in perfect condition.
Read here how optical fibers and optical measuring methods can aid in predictive monitoring and maintenance.
- Hearing with Light
Fiber optic technology for more safety and travelling comfort.
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