Industrial optical fiber endoscope is a kind of remote visual inspection equipment, with fine diameter, flexible characteristics, mostly used for some narrow curved test piece internal inspection, such as: turbine, small diameter process pipeline, aircraft fuselage, boiler pipeline maintenance, easy to use, is widely used. Understanding the imaging principles of industrial fiber optic endoscope can help to buy good products. Industrial fiber optic endoscopes often consof the objective lens, the mirror tube, the control unit, and the eyepiece. The guide beam providing lighting and the guide fiber optic beam responsible for transmission are all running through the mirror tube. The imaging core of optical fiber mirror lies in the optical fiber beam, and its imaging principle can be understood from the perspective of local single optical fiber and overall optical beam.

Bill Gates predicts that within five years, AI agents will become increasingly popular, and users will have their own dedicated AI agents. An AI agent is a system based on large-scale language models that has the ability to perceive, understand, and execute tasks autonomously. The ability of autonomous perception heavily relies on the development and application of computer vision. As every user is expected to have their own specialized AI agent in the future, this expanding market will create new opportunities for downstream industries, including the demand for optical fiber components in machine vision.

Fiber optics plays a crucial role as a transmission material in all applications involving light. Especially in the field of energy transmission, high-end energy transmission equipment relies on high-precision components. The key parameters of components, such as accuracy, cleanliness, and quality, determine the performance of the equipment. Take laser cutting machines as an example. Companies in this industry often need to focus their efforts on overcoming the challenges of laser generators, making it difficult to simultaneously develop and produce fiber optic components. Even if successful development is achieved, it is impractical to go through a validation period of 2-3 years before mass production. Apart from the high requirements of the products themselves, there are also numerous models within the same category, with significant differences in operating principles. This makes it even more critical for component suppliers to deeply cultivate their own professional fields. With the accelerated development of industries such as medical lasers, cutting laser, and laser manufacturing, fiber optic manufacturers, represented by power transmission fiber optics, will face opportunities for domestic substitution of fiber optic components. Nanjing Hecho Technology provides customized fiber optic services based on customer needs, using imported fiber optic materials. The products are flexible and meet the differentiated needs of customers in various industries, widely applied in fields such as medical, in vitro diagnostics, semiconductor, and industrial control.

Recently, utilizing the StartUs Insights Discovery platform driven by big data and artificial intelligence, an analysis of over 1,500 startups and emerging companies was conducted, leading to the in-depth research and of the top ten technological trends in the laser industry for 2024. These trends include laser 3D printing, laser communication, high-power diodes, AR laser scanning, laser radar technology, intelligent lasers, quantum laser systems, micro lasers, hybrid lasers, and laser-guided processing. (Source: StartUs) As the application of lasers continues to be developed, higher standards and demands are placed on high-power lasers. Fiber optic products that possess excellent high-temperature resistance, high flexibility, and durability are more suitable for future market development. Nanjing Hecho Technology adheres to a customer-centric approach, continuously optimizing production processes, providing customized services, meeting the demands of emerging markets, and growing together with our customers.

In the medical field, precise and bright illumination is crucial. The Medical LED halogen Light Source Module S5000M is a product specifically designed for the medical industry, providing excellent working conditions for medical personnel. This innovative product incorporates a 60W high-brightness LED chip, along with specially designed high-power LED beads and a unique spotlight system, offering a comprehensive lighting solution for medical illumination. The S5000M features high-speed triggering functionality, enabling fast and accurate illumination in complex medical applications. By combining the high-brightness LED chip with the spotlight system, it provides clear and uniform lighting, significantly enhancing illuminance and assisting doctors in accurate diagnosis and procedures. To ensure lighting quality that meets the high standards of the medical industry, the S5000M module utilizes a color rendering index (CRI) of RA 90, allowing doctors and nurses to accurately reproduce the patient's condition for precise analysis and judgment. Compared to traditional 250W metal halide lamps, the Medical LED halogen Light Source Module S5000M offers significant advantages. It not only provides comparable illumination brightness but also offers energy efficiency and environmental friendliness. Its long lifespan design reduces the frequency of lamp replacement and maintenance costs, saving valuable time and resources for medical institutions. In terms of design, the S5000M module emphasizes detail and high quality. Its sleek and modern appearance seamlessly blends into contemporary medical environments. Apart from its outstanding lighting performance, it also possesses excellent durability and reliability, ensuring long-term stable usage.

High-temperature resistant fiber faces specific challenges in various aspects when operating in high-temperature environments, commonly used in sensing, LDI, and other fields. In high-temperature conditions, conventional fibers often experience problems such as optical loss, refractive index changes, and material expansion. Here are four key challenges: Material Selection: High-temperature resistant fiber requires the use of materials with excellent high-temperature stability, such as special glasses or ceramic materials. Selecting suitable materials needs to consider factors such as chemical stability, thermal expansion coefficient, and tensile strength under high-temperature conditions. Structural Design: The structure of high-temperature resistant fiber needs to withstand the stress and deformation caused by high temperatures. Fiber design should balance strength, flexibility, and thermal stability to ensure the fiber does not fracture or lose performance in high-temperature environments. Fiber Connection and Packaging: In high-temperature environments, fiber connections and packaging must maintain stable optical transmission performance. This includes selecting fiber connectors, connection techniques, and packaging materials that can maintain good connection quality and low losses under high temperatures. Environmental Adaptability: High-temperature resistant fiber also needs to adapt to different high-temperature environmental conditions, such as industrial furnaces, high-temperature air, or high-pressure environments in aerospace applications. The high-temperature performance of the fiber requires rigorous testing and validation to ensure its stability and reliability. Hecho's self-developed high-temperature resistant fiber offers advantages such as high-temperature resistant interfaces, high power handling, high transmittance, long-term high transmittance retention, aging-resistant sheathing options, high-temperature packaging, ultra-long lifespan, and high beam collimation. These features enable reliable transmission of optical energy and signals in various specific applications under high-temperature environments.

Optical fibers have wide-ranging applications in biomedical healthcare. Some common applications include: Fiber Optic Spectroscopy: Fiber optic spectroscopy is a technique used to analyze sample information by studying the wavelength and intensity of light signals. Optical fibers are used for transmission and collection of light signals, working in conjunction with spectrometers and other devices to analyze and diagnose biomarkers, chemical composition, and other characteristics of samples. Fiber Optic Sensors: Fiber optic sensors utilize the transmission properties of light to detect and measure physical parameters, chemical substances, and more. These sensors can monitor and measure parameters such as temperature, pH value, pressure in samples, as well as biological parameters like cell growth and metabolic rate, providing accurate diagnostic and monitoring data. Fiber Optic Endoscopy: Fiber optic endoscopy is a medical technique that uses optical fibers to transmit images for observation and diagnosis inside the body. Fiber optic endoscopes are used to inspect and diagnose abnormalities and conditions in organs such as the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory system, providing doctors with visual imagery and diagnostic insights. Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT): OCT is a high-resolution imaging technique that uses measurement of light reflection and scattering to obtain tissue images. Optical fibers can be used as transmission media in OCT devices, enabling real-time observation and diagnosis of abnormalities and conditions in tissue structures such as the retina, skin, blood vessels, and more. Optical fibers play a crucial role in the advancement of biomedical healthcare. With years of experience in specialty optical fiber manufacturing, Nanjing Hecho provides reliable technological solutions to numerous customers in the field of diagnostics and testing, driving progress and innovation in biomedical applications.

With the deepening of Industry 4.0 and the concept of "Made in China 2025," more and more companies have begun to realize the importance of transformation and upgrading, especially in the automotive manufacturing industry. China's laser industry has developed rapidly and has a clear competitive advantage, with an increasing market share in the global laser market. In 2022, the total global sales of lasers reached approximately 19.3 billion US dollars, and the Chinese laser market reached 14.74 billion US dollars, with fiber lasers accounting for 51% of the domestic market. Fiber lasers are a trusted technology that can generate higher value with sufficient energy, empowering the automotive industry. Nanjing Hecho Technology provides high-power energy transmission fiber and quartz fiber, offering customized optical transmission solutions to customers. Source: Deng Jiake, Zhong Yi - OESHOW

Arrayed fiberoptics are a special type of fiber optic structure composed of multiple individual fiber bundles arranged in an array. Each individual fiber bundle has its own transmission channel and can transmit light signals independently. Arrayed fiberoptics play an important role in various applications. Fiber Optic Sensing: Arrayed fiber optics can be used as building blocks for fiber optic sensors. By using multiple fiber bundles, it is possible to simultaneously monitor and measure physical quantities such as temperature, strain, and pressure at multiple locations. Arrayed fiber optic sensors offer high sensitivity and multi-channel measurements. Medical Field: Arrayed fiber optics find wide applications in medical imaging and diagnostics. They can be used to construct high-resolution fiber optic coherence tomography (OCT) systems and fiber optic microscopes for real-time visualization and diagnosis of tissue and cellular structures. Industrial and Scientific Applications: In industrial and scientific research fields, arrayed fiber optics are used in applications such as spectroscopic analysis, laser processing, and optical measurements. Arrayed fiber optics with multiple channels provide larger sampling range and higher data processing capabilities.

Arrayed fibers are a special type of fiber structure composed of multiple individual fiber bundles arranged together in an array. Each individual fiber bundle has its own transmission channel and can independently transmit optical signals. Arrayed fibers play important roles in many applications: Fiber Optic Sensing: Arrayed fibers can be used as building units for fiber optic sensors. By using multiple fiber bundles, it is possible to simultaneously monitor and measure physical quantities at multiple locations, such as temperature, strain, pressure, etc. Arrayed fiber sensors have the advantage of high sensitivity and multi-channel measurement. Medical Field: Arrayed fibers find widespread use in medical imaging and diagnosis. They can be used to construct high-resolution fiber optic coherence tomography (OCT) systems and fiber optic microscopes for real-time observation and diagnosis of tissue and cellular structures. Industrial and Scientific Applications: In industrial and scientific research fields, arrayed fibers can be used for applications such as spectroscopy analysis, laser processing, and optical measurements. Arrayed fibers with multiple channels can provide a larger sampling range and higher data processing capability.

Compared to traditional brain imaging techniques, fiber optic optogenetics is gaining popularity as it provides a better understanding of the internal workings of the brain. With ongoing improvements in the methodology, this marks the beginning of a new technology. Source: Justine Murphy

As China's laser industry continues to undergo the process of localization, with significant improvements in the quality of domestic products, the domestic market share of laser products, including high-power laser equipment, light sources (fiber lasers, ultrafast lasers, etc.), optical components, control systems (chips, control software, and accessories), and crystal materials, has been steadily increasing in the past two years. According to data released by the General Administration of Customs, the total import and export value of "lasers, excluding laser diodes" in China from January to June 2023 amounted to 9.229 billion yuan, a 2.42% decrease compared to the same period last year. The import value was 6.859 billion yuan, a 12.05% decrease year-on-year, while the export value was 2.37 billion yuan, a 19.16% increase year-on-year. Although China still relies heavily on imports for high-end equipment, the industry of laser processing machines for various materials has made significant progress in the past six years. Domestic companies have increased their exports and actively explored overseas markets, entering a favorable development stage. With policy support, important conditions have been created for the development of high-end equipment in the industry. Source: OESHOW