Introduction An aperture refers to an opening or a hole through which light passes. Lenses, telescopes, cameras, microscopes, and fiber optic systems use optical apertures. The size and shape of the ...

Introduction As electronic devices continue to become faster and more complex, designing high-speed printed circuit boards (PCBs) with excellent signal integrity becomes critical. High-speed PCB design ...

Introduction Laser-cutting machines are an invaluable asset in a multitude of industries, from artisanal small businesses to large-scale manufacturing facilities. The integration of multiple laser material ...

Introduction In precision engineering, motorized linear stages have become an indispensable tool for controlling the movement of objects with a high degree of accuracy and repeatability. These stages ...

Introduction In this article we will discuss the evolution of mid-infrared beam delivery methods. Since their development in the 1950s, optical fibers have been fundamental to the world of modern ...

Laser Fume Extractors – machines used to suck up toxic fumes – are used in a wide variety of laser cutting and laser engraving processes. They keep machine operators safe from potential health risks and ...

Introduction Goniometer stages, as shown in the example below, are precision instruments that play a pivotal role in the realm of optics. Their primary function is to measure angles or rotate an object ...

Introduction The integration of robots into our daily lives has increased exponentially, and as they become more complex and perform a wide range of tasks, it becomes essential to design them with the ...

The Concorde, a retired supersonic airliner, was one of the first aircrafts to use immensely powerful pure jet engines for a commercial purpose. As an aircraft ahead of its time, the Concorde quickly ...

Consider MEMS (Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems) and working with objects in the nanometer scale. In this context extreme precision is needed. Can you describe how we move things at such a small scale? In ...