Cats can easily spot their prey in the dark. This is thanks to the tapetum lucidum, a reflective layer in their eyes. Humans, on the other hand, need technical assistance to amplify residual light to likewise see well at night. Various technologies are available for this purpose. All of them require optical elements that are familiar to us from the field of photography: lenses, apertures, filters and shutters. To move these components, the smallest of motors are needed. After all, there is not much space in night-vision devices. At the same time, they must perform their work absolutely reliably, quickly and precisely. It is under requirements such as these where the drives from FAULHABER reach their full potential. Read more
