We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Measuring things is an essential part of building—whether you're a professional contractor or an occasional DIY-er, you must have a reliable ...

It's not at every university that laser pulses powerful enough to burn paper and skin are sent blazing down a hallway. But that's what happened in UMD's Energy Research Facility, an unremarkable ...

[Andrew] got a little help from his friends to hack a laser distance meter. Using laser distance meters as sensors is one of the great quests of hackers – with good reason. Accurate distance readings ...

Whether you want to measure the dimensions of a table, know the perimeter of a room, or detail the angular height of a staircase, you’d ideally require a range of equipment: measure tape, level, ...

Mileseey Tools has introduced the S50 Green-Beam Laser Distance Meter, a new device designed for construction and design professionals who need long-range precision. The S50 provides measurements up ...

Leica Geosystems has introduced the DISTO X3 and X4 distance meters for construction sites. The new laser distance meters withstand drop tests from a height of 6.5 ft. (2 m), are dust- and ...

The team set out to investigate “optical guiding”: a method of directing light through air, which could be used for long-range laser communication. Based on a 2014 study, they knew that this works ...

According to Trimble, the new Spectra Precision Laser HD50 Handheld Distance Meter uses a visible laser dot to allow one person to measure distances accurately in situations that provide limited ...

It's not at every university that laser pulses powerful enough to burn paper and skin are sent blazing down a hallway. But that's what happened in UMD's Energy Research Facility, an unremarkable ...

[Andrew] got a little help from his friends to hack a laser distance meter. Using laser distance meters as sensors is one of the great quests of hackers – with good reason. Accurate distance readings ...

Description: The Mark VII target locator combines a Class I eyesafe laser rangefinder, a digital magnetic compass, switchable day or night vision channels, and an RS-232 digital interface into a ...