FEATURE
Super-positioned cameras
27 March 2018
Greg Blackman looks at novel imaging devices based on quantum science, and finds that the technology is closer to commercialisation than first expected
Defence
NEWS
Xenics and Princeton Infrared launch ITAR-free cameras
26 July 2017
Two infrared camera companies have announced products that are no longer subject to US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) export restrictions
ANALYSIS & OPINION
EU dual-use reform to impact surveillance camera exports
24 April 2017
David Santorum at German high-tech industry association Spectaris updates on new EU dual-use regulation for export control, legislation that will affect exports of surveillance cameras and other goods for civilian and military purposes
ANALYSIS & OPINION
New US export control working groups meet at Photonics West
5 April 2017
SPIE has set up three export control working groups – detectors and cameras, lasers, and lenses and optics. SPIE's Jennifer Douris updates on the groups' first meetings at Photonics West in February
FEATURE
Sensing solutions for soldiers
17 June 2014
Jessica Rowbury looks at the latest sensing technology employed onboard military vehicles and the challenges faced by soldiers in making sense of vast amounts of imaging data
FEATURE
ITAR under attack
3 November 2013
Will reforms to the ITAR lists that control US exports of defence-related technologies make it easier for US companies to export? Greg Blackman investigates
FEATURE
The killer application
2 November 2012
The infrared sensing technology deployed by the military is such that it can now detect gunfire at 500m. Rob Coppinger discovers how imaging equipment is saving lives on the battlefield
FEATURE
Heat of battle
31 October 2011
Greg Blackman explores the various imaging technologies deployed by soldiers on the battlefield
FEATURE
Vision on tracks
22 October 2010
How would you sneak up on a tank? With armoured vehicles now frequently equipped with low light and thermal cameras, covering all angles of approach, it would not be easy. Stephen Mounsey looks at vision systems for armoured vehicles
FEATURE
Looking for a fight
2 November 2009
Stephen Mounsey investigates the development of low-light and thermal imaging devices for military applications
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Feature
Andrew Williams finds that 3D scanning systems that can pinpoint dents and imperfections on aircraft body panels are being welcomed by aviation businesses to replace manual inspection
Feature
Anne Wendel, director of VDMA Machine Vision, reports from the joint VDMA and Vision CEO roundtable event at the beginning of February
Feature
Greg Blackman visited the Embedded World conference and exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany, at the end of February to find vision in abundance
Feature
Matthew Dale explores new algorithms, processing boards and interfaces for viewing images, all for improving airborne surveillance