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A rare glimpse inside Sony’s giant Kumamoto sensor factory
Whether your go-to camera is your smartphone or a full-frame DSLR, the chances are its sensor was manufactured in the sleepy prefecture of Kumamoto, which sits on Japan’s southern-most main island of Kyushu. Some 550 miles from Tokyo, Kumamoto seems … Continue reading
Photo Gallery: Take a Tour of a Fujifilm Camera and Lens Factory
Covered head-to-toe in lint-free fabric, from the double-layered hood to the surgical mask to the padded booties, how could I resist taking a selfie? Along with about two dozen other visitors, I was about to enter the “clean room” at … Continue reading
Pollen factory at work
Stamen of vegetable marrow with pollen grains. These grains are slightly smaller than pollen of common hollyhock, and have similar shape (sphere with small spikes), but on these grains we can see also bigger spikes. For comparison, here is electronic … Continue reading
Pollen factory at work
Stamen of vegetable marrow with pollen grains. These grains are slightly smaller than pollen of common hollyhock, and have similar shape (sphere with small spikes), but on these grains we can see also bigger spikes. For comparison, here is electronic … Continue reading