The demand for disposable miniature imaging platforms (DMIPs) is growing rapidly. Used for commercial, scientific, medical, and educational purposes, DMIPs have numerous applications but can be ...

3D printing of silica glasses and silica optical fiber preforms has recently been proved experimentally. One challenge of 3D printing silica optical fibers performance is how to extend the recent ...

Designed for both high-volume lines and agile production setups, it promises sharper accuracy, faster changeovers, and seamless smart-factory connectivity.

Additive manufacturing has become increasingly popular in recent years as the technology has evolved and its applications in various industries have grown. A critical factor in ensuring the strength ...

Measuring blood flow in the brain is critical for responding to a range of neurological problems, including stroke, traumatic ...

A hybrid organic-inorganic polymer resin enables the three-dimensional (3D) printing of nanoscale optical-grade glass at temperatures roughly half of what other approaches require, researchers report.

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Optical lenses play a crucial role in a vast array of applications, from microscopy and astronomy to photography, medical devices, and machine vision systems. Traditionally, the ...