2007 Applications news
IR photos promote green fuel
26 November 2007
Striking new IR images on display at Paris Photo 2007 demonstrate the successes of one of the first cars for everyday use to be powered by hydrogen.
Nasa contract for hyperspectral imaging
13 November 2007
Nasa has selected Headwall's Hyperspec imaging sensor for use in hyperspectral remote sensing projects.
High-res camera finds new planets
13 November 2007
High-resolution cameras have helped a British and Irish team of astronomers to discover three new planets. The cameras captured information about the size, mass and composition of the planets.
Layered visual system gives vehicle 'brains'
29 October 2007
An innovative vision system that mimics the structure of the human brain could be the winning strategy for one of the automated vehicles in this year's Darpa Urban challenge.
Thermal imaging provides increased safety at G8 summit
16 October 2007
Organisers of the G8 summit in Germany this June used thermal imaging to provide 24-hour surveillance around an 11km security fence that protected the congress hotel from protesters and terrorists.
Clubbers 'fly like a bird'
8 October 2007
Clubbers in London have been using an interactive visual exhibition that uses 3D vision to precisely track their motion and translate it into a virtual bird flight.
Innovative imaging processing provides sharpest ever images of stars
5 September 2007
A team of astronomers led by Cambridge University have taken pictures of the stars that are sharper than anything produced by the Hubble telescope, at 50 thousandths of the cost.
Viscom acquires IR inspection technology from Phoseon
24 August 2007
Viscom has acquired the full MX family of IR inspection systems used for semiconductor inspection from Phoseon Technology.
IR camera aids non-destructive testing
6 July 2007
A Titanium 560MB IR camera system from Cedip Infrared Systems has been selected by the Engineering and Design faculty at the Swansea Institute to provide consultative services to local industry in South Wales.
Crystal clear view of cancer
25 June 2007
A new optical scanner could improve cancer treatment by providing the highest resolution images yet of tumours, giving doctors a much clearer view of where to perform surgery.
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High-res camera detects faults in PCBs
6 June 2007
High-tech scanners increase security in Lithuania
31 May 2007
Swedish postal service speeds up delivery using vision
31 May 2007
High-speed camera provides groundbreaking wildlife footage
31 May 2007
IR detection aids nuclear research
29 May 2007
Palm-sized camera delivers detailed information about 'lost' cello
29 May 2007
Thermal imaging provides detailed information of tiny devices
17 May 2007
SMS toll payment using number plate recognition
17 May 2007
Imaging software provides early detection of blindness
26 April 2007
Airborne thermal camera improves military surveillance
18 April 2007
Thermographic consultancy work benefits from flexible high-res camera
18 April 2007
Thermal camera aids engine design
4 April 2007
Thermal camera monitors electricity production
15 March 2007
Virtual ballet in Trafalgar Square
1 March 2007
French customs services uses surveillance sensors
1 March 2007
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