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Briefs: Photonics/Optics
Theodolite With CCD Camera for Safe Measurement of Laser-Beam Pointing
The simple addition of a charge-coupled-device (CCD) camera to a theodolite makes it safe to measure the pointing direction of a laser beam. The present state of the art requires this to be a custom addition because theodolites are manufactured without CCD cameras as standard or...

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Using Street Lamps as EV Chargers

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INSIDER: Semiconductors & ICs

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Quiz: Power

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Upcoming Webinars: AR/AI

The Real Impact of AR and AI in the Industrial Equipment Industry

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Upcoming Webinars: Motion Control

Next-Generation Linear and Rotary Stages: When Ultra Precision...

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Podcasts: Manufacturing & Prototyping

SAE Automotive Engineering Podcast: Additive Manufacturing

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Podcasts: Defense

A New Approach to Manufacturing Machine Connectivity for the Air Force

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On-Demand Webinars: Manufacturing & Prototyping

Streamlining Manufacturing with Integrated Digital Planning and Simulation

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On-Demand Webinars: Automotive

Optimizing Production Processes with the Virtual Twin

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