Polytec: InFocus Magazine

The Applications and News Magazine for Polytec Optical Measurement Systems

Polytec's InFocus Customer Magazine provides the latest information on innovative products, developments and applications with regard to vibrometry, velocimetry, surface metrology and spectral technologies.

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Polytec InFocus 1/2012 Measuring by Light: Optical Sensors for Industrial Quality and Process Control

Polytec InFocus 2/2011 Non-destructive Testing for Structural Health Monitoring, Reliability and Many Other Applications

Polytec InFocus 1/2011 Laser-precise Measurement of Structural Dynamics and Durability

Polytec InFocus 2/2010 Non-Contact Optical Metrology in Industrial Production

Polytec InFocus 1/2010 Vibrations, Sound, Stress & Strain: Revealing the Invisible

Polytec InFocus 1/2009 Fresh Ideas, Emerging Markets: Light on the Horizon with Optical Metrology

Polytec InFocus 2/2008 Optical Metrology Enables New Energy Sources

Polytec InFocus 1/2008 Innovative Solutions in 3-D Vibration Measurement

Polytec InFocus 2/2007 Measure Small, Measure Large

Polytec InFocus 1/2007 Automotive Vibration Testing

Surface Measurement of Dynamic Stress Distribution on Turbine Blades (by U. Retze and M. Schuessler, InFocus 1/2010)

Hearing Laser Applications Laser Vibrometry in Ear Mechanics and Otology (Polytec Data Sheet)

Inner Ear Laser-Doppler Vibrometers Probe the Basic Mechanism of Hearing (Article by A.W.Gummer, LM INFO Special 2/2005)

Middle Ear Motion and Biomechanics of the Human Middle Ear (Article by S. Puria, LM INFO Special 2/2005)

Physiological Measurements Measuring and Scanning Physiological Signals (Article by J. W. Rohrbaugh, InFocus 1/2010)

Biomechanics Determining Mechanical Properties of the Human Hipbone Through Vibration Measurements (by M. Quickert, M. Werner, S. Scherer, InFocus 1/2009)

Ultrasonic Transducers Vibrational Analysis of Piezoelectric Micromachined Ultrasonic Transducers (Article by D. Chou, InFocus 1/2010)

Inhalation Systems Application Note VIB-P-02: In-line Quality Control with a Laser Vibrometer during Production of Membrane Inhalation Systems

Dental Tools Laser Vibrometry helps to Improve Efficacy in Dental Ultrasonics (Article by S. Lea, LM INFO Special 2/2005)

Molecular Motors Laser Doppler Vibrometry Brings Insight into the Functioning of Fruit Fly Ears (Article by W. Göpfert, LM INFO Special Issue 1/2005)

Cricket Sensors Customized Intelligent Life-inspired Arrays (by G. Jeronimidis, E. Johnson, InFocus 2/2007)

Dancing Bees Dancing Bees Generate Vibrations in the Honeycomb (Article by J. Tautz, LM INFO Special Issue 2/2005)

Insect Sounds The Origin of Sound-Processing Elements in Ensifera Using Laser Vibrometry (Article by N. Stritih, InFocus 1/2010)

LSV - Steel Tubes Optical Measurement Technique for Non-destructive Testing of Steel Tubes (Article by M. Urban, InFocus 1/2010)

Power Interconnects A Highly Accelerated Mechanical Test Technique for Life Time Assessment of Micro-Joints (Article by W. Wroczewski et al., InFocus 1/2010)

Railway Wheels Vibration and Acoustic Characteristics of Railroad Wheels (Article by M. Sasakura et al., InFocus 1/2010)

Precision Micro-parts Watch and Clock Part Surface Quality Depends on White-light Interferometry (InFocus 1/2009)

Acoustic Comfort Squeak & Rattle-Simulation – A New Approach to Developing Automotive Interior Parts (by J. Weber, InFocus 1/2009)

Biomechanics Determining Mechanical Properties of the Human Hipbone Through Vibration Measurements (by M. Quickert, M. Werner, S. Scherer, InFocus 1/2009)

Scanning an Ultra-light Membrane to Image Acoustic Fields (Q. Leclere, B. Laulagnet, InFocus 1/2009)

Hard Disk Drives Optimization of Air Flow in the Read/Write Unit of Hard Disk Drives (by B. Feliss, F. Hendriks, InFocus 1/2009)

Characterization of the Ultrasonic Welding Process (F. Balle et al., InFocus 1/2009)

Rotational Vibrometry Measuring Torsional Vibration on a Natural Gas Engine/Reciprocating Comperssor System (by T. Feese, D. Smith, InFocus 1/2009)

LM INFO Special 2/2006 Vibration Testing in Aerospace Development

LM INFO Special 1/2006 100% Quality Control in Industrial Production

LM INFO Special 2/2005 Special Feature: "Nature & Technology"

LM INFO Special 1/2005 Special Feature: "Microstructures in Motion"

LM INFO Special 2/2004 Special Feature: "Measuring to the Limits"

LM INFO Special 1/2003 Title story: "All Good Things come in 3's"

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Polytec InFocus 1/2012 Measuring by Light: Optical Sensors for Industrial Quality and Process Control

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