Ensuring adequate light for high-speed applications involves more than measuring lux; it depends on how much light the sample reflects and absorbs and whether it captures direct or scattered light. High-intensity light may still fail if the sample doesn't reflect enough to the camera, making brighter lights essential for short exposure times to prevent blur.
America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing (AM) Innovation Institute, announced the recipients of its 2025 Ambassador Awards and Distinguished Collaborator Award at the annual Members Meeting and Exchange (MMX) event held on August 5-6 in Youngstown, OH.
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is essential for digital transformation in manufacturing, with the market expected to grow from $194 billion in 2024 to $286 billion by 2029. This growth is fueled by the need for process optimization and cost reduction, making it crucial to understand the key technologies shaping the sector.
The debate sparked by the "One Big, Beautiful" agenda bill highlighted the uncertainty of AI regulation and the absence of a national standard. A proposal was discussed to block state-level AI rules for the next ten years.
As global awareness of environmental issues has risen, manufacturers are increasingly under pressure to reduce their environmental impact while maintaining profitability.
The shift from environmental skepticism to optimism is driven by market demands for profitable, sustainable practices. Addressing environmental challenges is now essential for industries, impacting ecosystems, health, and corporate strategies.
Chroma once again presented the Anne Heidenthal Prize for Fluorescence Research to a young scientist who presents extraordinary research in the field of fluorescence imaging.
Ascential Technologies, a global provider of automated diagnostic, inspection, assembly and test systems and services across a wide range of industries, has hired Erik Petersen as regional director of Aerospace and Industrials (A&I) in the Americas.