Single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) image sensors have thrived in scientific studies. Now, they’re moving beyond the lab and into the real world for more practical applications. CMOS sensors remain the dominant technology in imaging, finding use in cell phones, automotive cameras, and medical imaging. But recent advances in SPAD could both replace and improve the use of CMOS sensors. Sebastian Bauer is the CEO and co-founder of Ubicept, a provider of SPAD sensor solutions. We caught up with Sebastian during the VISION conference in Stuttgart to discuss the rise of SPAD sensors, and the technological advances behind their growing popularity. "All Things Photonics"® is produced by Photonics Media and airs biweekly, on Tuesdays. Sponsored by: Hamamatsu – www.Hamamatsu.com

The leading conference in image processing, VISION 2026, is about to kick off. Two years ago, AI was discussed on the trade show floor for its potential, but at this year’s event, it has become far more prevalent. Machine vision systems are smarter and more automated than ever, creating a need for better synthetic data for users demanding high-quality training data to advance their own AI ambitions. Florian Neithammer is the head of trade fairs and events at Messe Stuttgart. On this special episode of All Things Photonics, he joins us to discuss the other leading trends in machine vision and to preview the new events and networking opportunities coming to this year’s conference. "All Things Photonics"® is produced by Photonics Media and airs biweekly, on Tuesdays. Sponsored by: Hamamatsu – www.Hamamatsu.com

All Things Photonics is teaming up with the Journal Optica to bring you insights on the latest studies leading to breakthroughs in optics and photonics. What do nanophotonics and 18th-century French silks have in common? It’s all in the design. Moiré concepts are creating new opportunities in nanophotonics. In a study published in the Journal Optica, a research team from MIT demonstrated that by using twist, lattice mismatch, and interlayer coupling, moiré photonic systems could offer powerful new ways to control light, engineer optical band structures, and design reconfigurable photonic devices. Haoning Tang, an assistant professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at MIT, joins us to explain how this work could help further advance work on metasurfaces, photonics crystals, and so much more. "All Things Photonics"® is produced by Photonics Media and airs biweekly, on Tuesdays. Sponsored by: Hamamatsu – www.Hamamatsu.com