NEWS 16 December 2022

Mikroniek December 2022: Green Precision

The December issue of Mikroniek is devoted to the theme of Green Precision. It features articles on motion energy harvesting, nuclear-fusion plasma monitoring and direct air capture of CO2.


In addition, the final post in the series on the life and work of Wim van der Hoek concerns his views on the economic impact and social responsibility of the mechanical designer. Besides an article on the design of the Beam Conditioning and Diagnostics System for the ELT Laser Projection System, this issue – click here for a first impression – also runs reports of the DSPE Knowledge Day Molecular Contamination Control and the Precision Fair 2022. To conclude, the Rien Koster and Wim van der Hoek Award ceremonies are covered. (Image: Shutterstock)


References

DSPE appoints Martin van den…

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Hybrid variable-reluctance actuator technology on-sky

Astronomers use deformable mirrors to improve the image of a telescope by correcting for the optical distortions caused by atmospheric turbulence.

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