Editorial Approach
Research indicates that current and potential end users need specific information on the photonic products available in Europe and where to purchase them. EuroPhotonics is designed to meet that need and is published by the organization that has created the world's leading photonics publications - including Photonics Spectra - for 47 years.
EuroPhotonics is unique among European publications in that it covers the full range of photonic devices, techniques and disciplines. Its approach is more practical than theoretical, with an emphasis on photonic products and how they are put to use. Using this approach, EuroPhotonics delivers the largest European and Israeli readership available.
This publication complements the mission of Photonics Spectra — the leading global photonics information resource — by focusing specifically on photonic products available in Europe.
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photonics tech briefs
Capturing Streamers in Their Full Splendour
Images of streamers usually have been limited to two dimensions, an arrangement that easily leads to mistakes about their true form. A technique has been devised to capture this naturally occurring phenomenon in three dimensions.
by Michael A. Greenwood, News Editor
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Imaging Software Is the Key to Application Development
A mature image-processing library enables OEMs to develop fast, accurate and flexible application software for sorting microassembly components and for multiple-camera inspection of high-volume circuit boards.
by Sarah Sookman, Matrox Imaging, Harefield, UK
- page 28
Reliable Machine Vision Systems: Influence of Noise and Light Source
The path to successful image processing systems often is difficult because common disturbance variables such as oil or dust can render 'intelligent' machine vision systems powerless. Robust system approaches address those disturbances and compensate for deviations caused by the camera, optics or illumination system.
by Robert Schmitt, René Hermes, Alexandre Orth and Alberto Xavier Pavim,WZL of RWTH Aachen University, Germany
- page 31
product highlights
Spotlight on
Cameras, Detectors and Sensor
Leading European manufacturers and distributors showcase their cameras, detectors and sensors.
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Spotlight on Test and Analysis Equipment
View a sampling of test and analysis equipment offered by leading European manufacturers and distributors.
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Photonic Product Preview
Leading European manufacturers and distributors showcase their latest product releases.
- page 40
EUROPHOTONICS Showcase
A presentation of products and media from manufacturers.
- page 68
regular columns
Company/Organization Index
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EUROPHOTONICS News
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EUROResearch
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Meetings & Calendar
- page 70
Advertiser Index
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Picture This
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