#  @spirestarter Spire Starter - HW Engineering Spire Starter - HW Engineering posts on TikTok about $sr, in the, light, space the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [---] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [---] [#](/creator/tiktok::6799459427801728006/interactions)  - [--] Week [-----] -19% - [--] Month [------] +419% - [--] Months [------] -5% - [--] Year [-------] -14% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/tiktok::6799459427801728006/posts_active)  - [--] Week [--] no change - [--] Month [--] +95% - [--] Months [--] +50% - [--] Year [---] +110% ### Followers: [-----] [#](/creator/tiktok::6799459427801728006/followers)  - [--] Week [-----] -0.03% - [--] Month [-----] +0.26% - [--] Months [-----] +1.70% - [--] Year [-----] +3.20% ### CreatorRank: [---------] [#](/creator/tiktok::6799459427801728006/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [stocks](/list/stocks) [countries](/list/countries) [social networks](/list/social-networks) [events](/list/events) [finance](/list/finance) [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) [nfts](/list/nfts) [ncaa football](/list/ncaa-football) **Social topic influence** [$sr](/topic/$sr) #86, [in the](/topic/in-the), [light](/topic/light), [space](/topic/space), [if you](/topic/if-you), [hardware](/topic/hardware), [tiktok](/topic/tiktok), [events](/topic/events), [the world](/topic/the-world), [brazil](/topic/brazil) **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@spire](/creator/undefined) [@circuitlaunch](/creator/undefined) [@slainbythebelle](/creator/undefined) [@mechlabsai](/creator/undefined) [@moxymized](/creator/undefined) [@kaiyataylor91](/creator/undefined) [@klmkennyg](/creator/undefined) [@capital](/creator/undefined) [@igelz](/creator/undefined) [@isalman74](/creator/undefined) [@wacom](/creator/undefined) [@university](/creator/undefined) [@puppy](/creator/undefined) [@sbazze](/creator/undefined) [@frankiverse](/creator/undefined) [@geld](/creator/undefined) [@laughing](/creator/undefined) [@swedish](/creator/undefined) [@dio](/creator/undefined) [@websummitrio](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [Spire Inc. (SR)](/topic/$sr) [NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA)](/topic/$nvda) [Bored Ape Yacht Club (boredapeyachtclub)](/topic/bored-ape-yacht-club) [Capital One Financial Corp. (COF)](/topic/$cof) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "DBOX is a Lithuanuan #hardware #startup that showed off their #autonomous charging and data transfer box for drones at #3dexperienceworld this year. They tell me they also put on #drone light shows with up to [----] drones for events so I hope they keep me in mind when they get to a point where they want to put some custom bright and energy efficient #LED #lighting on those things 🤩 Find them at their website: dbox.lt (DBOX.LT) #lithuania DBOX at 3D Experience World [----] DBOX at 3D Experience World 2024" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7337875047035489579) 2024-02-21T02:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Engineers Curse: expanded to include over-engineering #engineering #design #hardware #software #productdesign #productdevelopment #optics" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/6865351239622757638) 2020-08-26T17:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "#hardware #events #engineering #robotics" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/6952579636983336198) 2021-04-18T19:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "#medicaldevice #engineering #engineer #hardware #fda" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/6964063988229377286) 2021-05-19T18:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "#engineering #resume #job #hardware #robot" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/6974936494360284422) 2021-06-18T01:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Reply to @igel.z #headlamps #glare #nhtsa #automotiveengineering" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7064770146765688110) 2022-02-15T03:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Reply to @isalman74 #chromaticaberration #imaging #headlamps #opticalengineering" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7068151383987604782) 2022-02-24T05:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "#kyiv #kiev #hardware #engineering #ukraine" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7068420821563526447) 2022-02-24T23:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Students often ask me what its like to be an #optical #engineer . Its This" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7072184582065671466) 2022-03-07T02:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Missing Data for #leds in your #illumination design can cost you" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7076512507774422314) 2022-03-18T18:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "my #raytrace is not like your ray traces. Unless youre an #optical #engineer too" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7079859845108895022) 2022-03-27T19:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Candid Gems from my #engineering and #physics university #professors" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7108064752974400814) 2022-06-11T19:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "#wacom #surfacepro Did the thing - got a drawing tablet" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7121886008047570219) 2022-07-19T01:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Connecting #wacomintuospro with #bluetooth to make those #hardware #engineering Zoom meetings more communicatey @Wacom" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7121899252560842030) 2022-07-19T02:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Episode [--] Part 1: other peoples mistakes blamed on my engineering ability. #physicalproduct #dev is the funnest. #opticalengineering The timeline of the engineer quitting is off just roll with it Part [--] of Episode [--] The timeline of the engineer quitting is off just roll with it Part [--] of Episode 5" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7147815943463275819) 2022-09-26T22:16Z [----] followers, 31.8K engagements "#Hyperspectral Imaging cameras can enable machines to do all sorts of things Here from the Vision Show [----] Slater Kirk of Resonon tells us what their systems are used for in the wild along with some Skittles #ASMR #machinevision #resonon #imaging Have some 🌈 Skittles ASMR courtesy of RESONON at the Vision Show [--] Slater Kirk Have some 🌈 Skittles ASMR courtesy of RESONON at the Vision Show [--] Slater Kirk" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7158155908361604398) 2022-10-24T19:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Were on the schedule Come to the [--] TikTok lives on January 27th: 11AM Pacific with Scott Summit founder of Ethereal Matter - this will be the first public demo of their new gamified VR workout platform then: 2PM Pacific starts the full tour of the super cool facilities at Circuit Launch in Oakland CA. Theyre an electronics and robotics coworking space. Whenever the tour finishes well jump over to Stephen Okay roboticist in residence and see what neat robots hes building at the moment #robotics #coworking #sfbayarea #circuitlaunch" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7193193126855527726) 2023-01-27T05:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Give @ circuitlaunch some love 😍They dont show up in search yet but you can find them in the list of accounts I follow. Lets get this electronics coworking space in Oakland California to [----] 🚀so they can do lots of cool live demos from their hardware startups and experts tours live-action 3D printing and more even if Im not there to help. And with the publishing of this post I bury the remainder of my shame. RIP 😳😬 #electronics #hardware #robotics #3dprinting Dan OMara COO Circuit Launch Stephen Okay Roboticist in Residence @ Circuit Launch FamiliarRobotics.com Scott Summit Ethereal" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7194323010940308782) 2023-01-30T06:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "How to Download TikTok lives so you can create clips from your live streams. I used a 1Tb iphone to USB flash drive to get them off my phone and onto a pc where its a lot easier to edit a gigantic video file. 1.) [--] line button at top right corner of your profile 2.) Creator Tools 3.) Live Center 4.) Replays 5.) Download Looking forward to sharing clips from those streams at @circuitlaunch and Photonics West soon So Ill be creating clips from Photonics West and Circuit Launch So Ill be creating clips from Photonics West and Circuit Launch" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7197130232577494314) 2023-02-06T19:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Stake-holding in engineering. Why its important to check in to make sure your ego isnt getting tied up in a stake youve been tasked to hold Everybody has to get theirs staked in the ground to pitch the tent. Hopefully you have a smart project manager who can keep all the many objectives in their head at the same time and prioritize them when conflicts of interest arise. These conflicts happen a LOT in optical engineering because other disciplines underestimate how detrimental a seemingly small change to an optical system can make. #stakeholder #projectmanagement #hardware #engineering" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7198265415565364522) 2023-02-09T21:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Hack [--] for Hardware engineering in a foreign language - include the technical engineering terms for your discipline in the [----] most common words you need to memorize. #hardwareengineering #foreignlanguage #german #english Mirror Lens Wavelength Light Spectrum to measure Mirror Lens Wavelength Light Spectrum to measure" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7216858341920754986) 2023-03-31T23:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Soft.town Tour - the new entreprenuerial hub in Braslia Brazil - Part 1/3 with our guide Arthur Porto Founder #makerspace #brazil #entrepreneurship #hub #tech #startup Sof.town Tour in Braslia Brazil Pt. 1/3 A *very* unique startup hub to grow the entrepreneurial community in Braslia Arthur Porto Founder Sof.town Tour in Braslia Brazil Pt. 1/3 A *very* unique startup hub to grow the entrepreneurial community in Braslia Arthur Porto Founder" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7226176646326406443) 2023-04-26T02:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Sof.Town tour Part 3/3 - brand new startup hub opening in Braslia Brazil Plus a peek at Alex Dantas CEO of @circuitlaunch and @mechlabs.ai speaking at an event in the Pitch Pub #softown #hardware #tech #startup #entrepreneur Alex Dantas CEO of Circuit Launch and Mechlabs.AI speaking at an event in the Pitch Pub (plus I got to learn about what other hardware nerds are working on there🤩) Sof.town Tour in Brazil Part [--] Pedro Guerra Business Analyst Alex Dantas CEO of Circuit Launch and Mechlabs.AI speaking at an event in the Pitch Pub (plus I got to learn about what other hardware nerds are" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7226456411360726314) 2023-04-26T20:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Dont miss the aurora borealis this week if youre in one of the northern states of the USA where a high chance of seeing them is forecasted The best time to look is 10PM July 12th to 2AM July 13th. Dont wait until the night of July 13th cuz youll probably miss them then #northernlights #auroraborealis #universityofalaskafairbanks #july132023" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7253987656504266026) 2023-07-10T00:57Z [----] followers, 150.5K engagements "Aurora Update: now no one needs to worry about figuring out how to locate their current locations on a map and read a basic chart (which seems to have been a super difficult task for some of yall) because now its more likely no one in the US will see anything. This is why we cannot have nice things #aurora #northernlights #noaa #universityofalaskafairbanks" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7254365238840085803) 2023-07-11T15:39Z [----] followers, 246.1K engagements "Why I need excellent art-grade type monitors for my work designing illumination with optical simulations IF I Dont I have no idea what the results really look like. #led #opticalengineering #simulations #STEM #asus sponsor me or something Why I Need Fancy Monitors for Optical Engineering Why I Need Fancy Monitors for Optical Engineering" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7258411048984841518) 2023-07-21T23:02Z [----] followers, 25.1K engagements "Replying to @Spire Starter - HW Engineering Part 2: LED data sheets. Efficiency in lumen/Watt - what is listed on #led #datasheets and how to calculate it to verify the data for yourself #lighting #luminaires #opticalengineering" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7264305115434126634) 2023-08-06T20:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Replying to @Spire Starter - HW Engineering Part 3: LED Datasheets - more on efficiency and #CRI and #metamerism . #led #datasheets #STEM #opticalengineering #lighting #illumimation" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7264314236837563694) 2023-08-06T20:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Replying to @Spire Starter - HW Engineering Part 4: LED datasheets CRI aka color rendering index to avoid metamerism and maximum current. #led #ledlights #hardware #engineering #machinevision #STEM #optics #illumination #current #amps" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7264640987077561642) 2023-08-07T17:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Replying to @Spire Starter - HW Engineering #greenscreen LED Datasheets part 6: Flux and chromaticity bins and do white LEDs emit UV light #Leds #datasheets #STEM #hardwaredevelopment #lighting #ledlights #opticalengineering #fluxbin #chromaticity #LED" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7266948895891017003) 2023-08-13T23:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Replying to @Spire Starter - HW Engineering Part [--] LED Datasheets - including how lumen output and color changes with changes to temperature and current. Plus more on spatial distribution of LEDs. #leds #datasheet #ledlights #illumination #STEM #opticalengineering #electronics #hardware" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7268027012940434730) 2023-08-16T20:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Replying to @Spire Starter - HW Engineering #led #datasheets #opticalengineering #illumination #STEM #lighting #optics #rayfiles #cad" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7270290894593559854) 2023-08-22T23:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Yes this actually happened in real life to me. #opticalengineering #reflector #unobtanium #illumination #lighting" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@anyuser/video/7272905806729923886) 2023-08-30T00:29Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "would you contribute to a collection of anonymized stories about Manufacturing or physical product development gone wrong #engineering #snafu #manufacturing (and the solutions) (and the solutions)" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7279850751373888810) 2023-09-17T17:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Heres the most simplistic way I can think of to get across which light numbers youre looking at are garbage vs reliable for optical system design and testing. Goniophotometer and integrating sphere reading from a certified lab are the absolute best Next comes expert-level simulations. Next is hand held readings from a $3k and up meter SPECIFICALLY MADE TO READ LED LIGHT (if thats what youre using) that has been verified by a 3rd party at a certified lab. And what has been shown to be absolute garbage that should often be disregarded entirely Cheap unverified hand-held meters and simulations" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7283913441067158826) 2023-09-28T16:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Get in touch if youre at #iros2023 and want some publicity or if you need help from an optical engineering consultant who specializes in #illumination 💡✨ #robotics #opticalengineering" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7285361157244816683) 2023-10-02T14:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "A purple light STRIKES in Ann Arbor by @University of Michigan on State Street by McKinley 😳😱 #goblue #purplestreetlight #annarbor #opticalengineering" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7288528612415032622) 2023-10-11T02:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Please stop saying call when you mean video conference. Signed all women everywhere xox #videocall #zoom #teamsmeeting" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7298807487673748782) 2023-11-07T19:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Replying to @Spire Starter - HW Engineering WAIT HOLD UP theres a *pattern* of event goers having their eyeballs burned in Hong Kong #uvlight #boredapeyachtclub #photokeratitis #burned #blind" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7298888860015037738) 2023-11-08T00:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "When engineering management goes in a different direction after your unpaid OT for [--] weeks [--] days a week to get the design right. #hardware #engineering #etubrute #manufacturing #goinginadifferentdirection #management When engineering management goes in a different direction after your unpaid OT for [--] weeks [--] days a week to perfect the design When engineering management goes in a different direction after your unpaid OT for [--] weeks [--] days a week to perfect the design" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7313046952537492767) 2023-12-16T04:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "What if this (has been) as good as it gets #hardware #engineeruing #manufacturing #economy #economiccycles" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7316298866318413086) 2023-12-24T22:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Please STAAAAAAHP asking optics vendors to do a full optical system design for you Thats not their job Its mine. 🤓 If you need illumination system engineering - or other non-imaging optics engineering contact me at SpireStarter.com for a consult #opticalengineering #optics #illumination #lighting #machinevision #robots #hardware" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7316716476633763103) 2023-12-26T01:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Does #nancypelosi s stock option purchase of #nvidia #NVDA mean well see something extra interesting at #ces2024 from the company Tune in with me on Jan 8th [----] at 8am PT at NVIDIAs virtual event to find out #stocks #technology #hardware #stonks #ces Nance & NVIDIA 😘 Nance & NVIDIA 😘" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7318529356416978206) 2023-12-30T23:12Z [----] followers, 13.5K engagements "Brightness of light hitting stuff in #chicken #vision is measured in a unit called clux. Make sure you spell it with a c and not a k. I still have to do more research to see if there is data available on #heatlamps used for chickens to see if they output simular wavelengths and irradiance as #redlighttherapy masks and other devices but for now the clux thing is absolutely delighting me 🐣😍#STEM" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7318837915776306463) 2023-12-31T19:09Z [----] followers, 12.9K engagements "Ruben from Airthings indoor air quality and radon monitors plus air purifier taught us about their tech at #ces2024 and the free website were you can see radon estimates for your very own zip code based on data collected from other Airthings users: radonmap.com #airthings #hepa #airpurifier #ces #iot #airmonitor Noo not my candles 😭😭😭 Airthings at CES [----] Noo not my candles 😭😭😭 Airthings at CES 2024" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7322353415701548318) 2024-01-10T06:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Replying to @🏳⚧🦮PUPPY🐕🦺🏳⚧ its a whole lotta on-the-job training and experience to develop #illumination system design expertise within #opticalengineering because even optical science degrees dont teach non-imaging optics to the level where you would be competent. Lots of companies look for fulltime employees who can expertly design camera optics for imaging sensors and also the lighting to go with it but these people are almost never found in the wild. An engineer would usually be fumblibg one of the things even if they are an expert in the other. Thats when companies call" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7324001596499594526) 2024-01-14T17:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Kiddleton Japanese Crane Games at CES [----] in Eureka Park where all the startups hangout. They make you WORK for your swag here. #cranegame #japanesecranegame #ces #ces2024 Kiddleton at CES [----] Kiddleton at CES 2024" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7324444936399572267) 2024-01-15T21:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Anyone else have thoughts like this Or just me that thinks this morbidly #solidworksworld #3dexperienceworld #mechanicalengineering #industrialdesign #solidworks no but maybe having such a large concentration of the worlds best mechanical engineers and designers in one place is risky 😳 no but maybe having such a large concentration of the worlds best mechanical engineers and designers in one place is risky 😳" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7335166938848431402) 2024-02-13T19:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Replying to @Sbazze" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7335202550737685806) 2024-02-13T21:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Antenna design and simulations - take a peek at the design process from this talk from #3dexperienceworld by a #hardware design #engineer from Inovonics. #antenna #dielectric #detuning #simulations #solidworks Antenna Wizardry Simulations @ 3D Experience World [----] Mark Zakhem HW Design Engineer Inovonics When it comes to designing an antenna were going to encounter a plethora of engineering challenges to overcome Antenna Wizardry Simulations @ 3D Experience World [----] Mark Zakhem HW Design Engineer Inovonics When it comes to designing an antenna were going to encounter a plethora of" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7340025312962432302) 2024-02-26T21:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Replying to @SlainByTheBelle More about #highbeam #lowbeam #brights #headlights #headlamps #fmvss (*actually there is another point for High Beam that has a maximum at [--] down [--] Right/Left) (*actually there is another point for High Beam that has a maximum at [--] down [--] Right/Left)" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7344498952894500142) 2024-03-09T22:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Oh how I wish this were a rare occurrence ANY change to an optical system makes it an entirely new system even if electrical engineers mechanical engineers manufacturing engineers CTOs VPs of Engineering or CEOs think something is just a little change. Whats worse Ill often get people contesting my simulation work using a rinky-dink prototype that has not [--] but [--] [--] or more () different changes from what I simulated and theyll measure it with a handheld meter which I already told them multiple times was garbage and useless. Repeat after me if youre not an optical engineer yourself then there" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7360036573070511402) 2024-04-20T19:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "FTCs final rule to ban non-competes nationwide was announced April [--] [----]. The US Chamber of Commerce might still sue to kill the rule so we gotta wait to see if it sticks. If it does thats GREAT news for niche hardware engineers everywhere #noncompete #ftc #noncompeteban #uschamberofcommerce #engineering 😂 meant to say non-competes not NDAs 😂 meant to say non-competes not NDAs" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7361590841976032555) 2024-04-25T00:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Who else knew #snapchat is developing #hardware now I had no idea they were also trying to get in on the #AR glasses game until today. 😲 #opticalengineering #arvr #augmentedreality SnapchatisinHW SnapchatisinHW" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7369387353191796010) 2024-05-16T00:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Replying to @Frankiverse Larger overview of some types of non-imaging optical sensors. LiDAR and other time-of-flight sensors can determine distance distance can also be determined without timing using geometry only. Occupancy sensors are triggered when light above a certain threshold *starts* hitting the sensor. Light curtains are triggered when sensors *stop* receiving continuous light input. #sensor #sensors #opticalengineering #lidar #occupancysensor #timeofflight #distancemeasurement #optics LikewithOccupancySensors🥷 LikewithOccupancySensors🥷" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7369794538140978474) 2024-05-17T02:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "An eye on hardware engineering freelancing today - AI is stealing all the VC funding and most engineers at meetups who used to be leads are now either at too small of startups or unemployed. Yikes Time to double down on value-add content creation about our expertise and scanning government contracts. #hardware #engineering #freelancing #freelanceengineer #ai #vc #hardwarestartup #meetups HardwareEngineeringFreelancingToday HardwareEngineeringFreelancingToday" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7371170533351771435) 2024-05-20T19:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "So this is an #LED flash grenade the government is looking for someone to engineer through an #SBIR contract yeah Would they take a truck #headlamp design #sbir #flash LEDFlashGrenade LEDFlashGrenade" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7371566372989537579) 2024-05-21T21:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Heading to DC next week to learn more about doing tech work through SBIR awards for government agencies. The Air Force is the component I submitted to for June [----]. Ill let you know in September what company wins it #sbir #engineering #techconnectworld #airforce #dod #highspeedimaging #opticalengineering SBIRProposalProposing SBIRProposalProposing" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7380534083971108142) 2024-06-15T01:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Replying to @SlainByTheBelle #greenscreen yeah and also kinda no. 😅 In lumens yeah little difference in Watts much bigger difference in warm to cool white light #whiteled #leds #opticalengineering" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7386364097907952939) 2024-06-30T18:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Industry experience is soooo important especially in the illumination niche of optical engineering. So is YOUR niche expertise whether thats an industry a company size you serve the vendors and materials and products youve gained working knowledge of its all valuable insight that can make you the #1 pick as the #hardwareengineer for the job. #opticalengineering #consulting #freelanceengineer #optics #illumination #leds #lighting #hardwarestartup #manufacturers #skillset Mind-blowingReferral🤯 Mind-blowingReferral🤯" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7387249575284722987) 2024-07-03T03:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "#stitch with @geld A more in-depth answer on why surgical lamps dont cast a shadow using optical simulations in LightTools If you think optical engineering and optical simulations could help your hardware development project that uses light lets chat Schedule your free 20-minute Zoom consultation with me on SpireStarter.com #surgicallamp #surgicallight #illumination #lighting #ledlights #opticalengineering #optics #lighting #lighttools #opticalsimulation" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7392690518804778271) 2024-07-17T19:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "How do they project 3D movies in theaters Heres how if its a RealD 3D movie. I got to watch the new Deadpool flick with this technology tonight. Other 3D viewing tech can use other methods but this one uses a polarizer at the projector that alternates the polarization state in coordination with frames meant for right or left eyeballs. Then the polarizing glasses lenses have opposite polarizers on them and only let frames in meant for each eye. #reald3d #3D #3dmovie #deadpool #cinema #movietheater #optics #polarizers #3Dglasses #opticalengineering How does Deadpool 3D Movie Works in the" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7396196863231184158) 2024-07-27T06:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Replying to @Laughing Scared more on optical sensors #optics #sensors #opticalengineering Metaphysical depiction of the disembodied spirit Metaphysical depiction of the disembodied spirit" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7398571002327764255) 2024-08-02T15:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Not optical engineering but I think wind turbine blades can count as hardware engineering. #windpower #windturbine #turbine #renewableenergy What does this have to do with optical engineering uhh. No idea. 🤷♀ What does this have to do with optical engineering uhh. No idea. 🤷♀" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7412720856821992734) 2024-09-09T19:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "When were you nerds gonna tell me San Francisco has a tech week now To anyone whos gone in previous years: do you think its worth traveling for #startup #techweek #sftechweek #sf #hardware #tech #engineering #engineers #sftechweek2024 SF Tech Week [----] SF Tech Week 2024" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7421394053633264942) 2024-10-03T03:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "SF Tech Week: its happening If you want me to drop by your Bay area office for an in-person optical engineering consultation while Im in town drop me a note #sftechweek #sftechweek2024 #sanfrancisco #startups #laserguns #opticalengineering #hardware #tech Sorry officially its Oct 7-13 SF Tech Week Sorry officially its Oct 7-13 SF Tech Week" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7422135817541405995) 2024-10-05T03:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Zero Emmission Industries publicly launches their retrofitted hydogen fuel cell speed boat during San Francisco Tech Week October [--] [----]. Ill attempt to stream it here #zei #boat #sftechweek2024 #hydrogenfuelcell Hydgrogen Fuel Cell Speed Boat Hydgrogen Fuel Cell Speed Boat" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7423114954791816490) 2024-10-07T19:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Loved seeing this new hardware startup product at a #sftechweek event today Chirag Goel is founder and CEO of Tego which makes this kid-shock-free electrical adapter that easily connects your electronics to power with magnets 😍 #tego #tegoplug #sanfrancisco #techweek Chirag Goel Founder of Tego Seen at SF Tech Week TegoPlug.com Chirag Goel Founder of Tego Seen at SF Tech Week TegoPlug.com" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7423882063394131242) 2024-10-09T20:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Does the car you drive matter for selling engineering services I dont think so with clients that truly direly need your services but just in case lemme rent a Lexus for this time in LA" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7425366449088417070) 2024-10-13T20:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "How does your website rank on ChatGPTs websearch results Mine looks weird and questionable. #bing #chatgpt #chatgptsearch" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7432525739481894190) 2024-11-02T03:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Lately Ive been hearing from a lot of engineering teams that assume IES files are the best way to simulate LEDs and optical systems. But thats not the case Heres a rundown of the most common ways to model light sources in ray trace simulations and the pros and cons of each way. #raytrace #opticalengineering #simulations #illumination #iesfile #leds #ledlights #lighting #luminaires #lighttools #photopia #tracepro #lenses #optics Source Modeling in Optical Engineering- Type Ray Traces Source Modeling in Optical Engineering- Type Ray Traces" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7437325735448022315) 2024-11-15T02:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Using #ChatGPT for annoying parts of #modeling #optical #simulations - like pulling values off a chart of an LED spectral distrubution to put into #lighttools #STEM" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7476942537681374506) 2025-03-01T20:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Fun fact: If your $3600 spectrometer breaks while still under warranty you may have to pay hundreds of dollars to ship it to Taiwan to have it fixed. 😭 #spectrometer #luxmeter #lux #lighting #opticalengineering My trusty Spectrometer Rainbow Brite just 💩 the bed 🫠 My trusty Spectrometer Rainbow Brite just 💩 the bed 🫠" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7478584098987117870) 2025-03-06T06:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "its actually a very nice pen. #fedex" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7478740893139455278) 2025-03-06T16:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Join me for the nerd party that Ill bring you to on Livestream in Texas called Foundation March [--] [----] Pyrotechnics expected. Nay DEMANDED #texas #hardtech #prototown Were STREAMING March [--] [----] Were STREAMING March [--] 2025" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7478845622313831710) 2025-03-06T23:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "slingshot acquired" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7479234796993006878) 2025-03-08T00:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "This is your last chance NYC. Show me what you GOT I would like to see the baby bots. Is there a hardware development hub growing here Anybody in NY need some optical engineering help while Im around #nytechweek #nytechweek2025 #robotics #hardware #newtech #hardtech #engineering #physicalproductdevelopment" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7510727542119091498) 2025-05-31T21:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "NY techweek Day [--] recap: lotsa AI talk and lotsa international travelers #techweek #nytechweek #ai #newyork #startups Plus GEESELINGS Plus GEESELINGS" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7511184162468957470) 2025-06-02T03:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Day [--] June [--] [----] recap of NY Tech Week. #nytechweek #robotics #manufacturing #ai #tech #hardware #industrial #machinevision NY Tech Week Day [--] Recap NY Tech Week Day [--] Recap" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7511569835080355102) 2025-06-03T04:07Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Ny Tech Week Day [--] Recap #bots #robots and #drones #newlab #newyork #dumbo #navyyard err. oops that was [----] NY Tech Week Day [--] err. oops that was [----] NY Tech Week Day 3" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7511952914772987167) 2025-06-04T04:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "This is why you should attend IN PERSON tech events vs reading about tech news. #engineering #tech #hardware #robotics" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7512116289540803871) 2025-06-04T15:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "What to where to the intro consultation I provide at Spire Starter DECISIONS DECISIONS #MiraclesCostExtra" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7517095699469667615) 2025-06-18T01:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Looking at fluorescence with new #swedishfish Glow Ups that are supposed to glow under black light from turmeric extract. #turmeric #fluorescent @Swedish Fish #opticalscience #physics #STEM" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7518625469143518494) 2025-06-22T04:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Even #bigfoot sometimes needs an optical engineer's help. If you also need a pro to help with the LED part of the electronic widget you're engineering just book your free preliminary 20-minute Zoom consultation on Spire Starter's site now #bigfootvlog #lighting #opticalengineering #yeti #aibigfoot" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7520852415361469726) 2025-06-28T04:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "And I could see the squirrels and they were merry. #milton #freelance #opticalengineering Made Milton Proud with what I did after escaping Office Space life 🫡 Writing paper for my talk at SPIEs nonimaging conference August 4th Day in the Life: Freelance Optical Engineering Made Milton Proud with what I did after escaping Office Space life 🫡 Writing paper for my talk at SPIEs nonimaging conference August 4th Day in the Life: Freelance Optical Engineering" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7521949005933284639) 2025-07-01T03:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Im coming for you San Diego and #SPIE s #nonimaging #optics conference August [----] #sandiego #machinevision" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7522381587736988983) 2025-07-02T07:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Whats the rate you charge for hardware engineering MIRACLES #opticalengineering #freelance #engineering #miracles" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7524424785296739614) 2025-07-07T19:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Ive never gone golfing but I bet #pickleball is a more fun sport to do while doing tech networking. #opticalengineering #meetups #sandiego #tech" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7531222844718451999) 2025-07-26T03:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Getting ready for my talk. This is how we do it now. #optics #photonics #opticalengineering #spie Psyching myself up for my talk at SPIE Optics and Photonics today Psyching myself up for my talk at SPIE Optics and Photonics today" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7534788615679790366) 2025-08-04T17:48Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Tour an imaging lens manufacturer in San Diego with me Commonlands They provide lens assemblies seen in machine vision systems robotics and more. They also test in-house unlike rando lenses you might buy directly from Asia. Learn about how these things are made environmentally tested and quality tested. And congrats Max on your companys #inc500 recognition #imaginglens #lenses #opticalengineering #manufacturing #optics #mtf #machinevision #robotics #cameralens #commonlands" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7537749364643548447) 2025-08-12T17:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "What do you need to keep in mind when assembling a lens to your camera sensor for a machine vision system There are A LOT of ways this can go wrong so I asked a PRO Max Henkart founder of Commonlands to give us a list of guidelines and best practices for this work. Save for later if you might need this #lens #cameralens #machinevision #camera #opticalengineering #optic #STEM #manufacturing Max Henkart Founder Commonlands.com Lens Focusing and Assembly Best Practices from Max Henkart Commonlands.com Commonlands.com Max Henkart Founder Commonlands.com Lens Focusing and Assembly Best Practices" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7540514969855560990) 2025-08-20T04:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Many people when determining what a reasonable rate for a freelance hardware engineering expert would be like to take a typical (usually not expert-level) salary for that discipline and divide it out into an hourly rate plus 10-15% for bennies. But thats dumb. Like other pros a lot more than meets the eye goes into being able to do the visible work. #freelance #consultant #hardware #engineering #rates" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7546811908297379127) 2025-09-06T03:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Illumination for computer vision example projects just got updated on Spire Starters site. Those examples include work for Astrolab - the FLEX lunar rover FarmWises robotic weeding tractor attachment and Kargos pallet-scanning barcode reading tower for warehouses. If your CV or your robots machine vision needs to upgrade their lighting subsystem to improve image quality book an appointment with Erin McDermott on the website #machinevision #computervision #robots #illumination #lighting SpireStarter.com SpireStarter.com" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7553030337220185357) 2025-09-22T21:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Highly recommend creating a custom map in Google Maps for all the #TechWeek events you sign up for. Heres how thanks #chatgpt And if not that then youll probably want to organize it some other way cuz otherwise its seriously a hot mess of individual Luma and Partiful sign ups. #sftechweek Custom Google Map for Tech Week Custom Google Map for Tech Week" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7555252254614326541) 2025-09-28T21:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Drone show San Francisco Tech week live stream" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7559040720888155423) 2025-10-09T02:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@DIO Inteligencia at @websummitrio [----] This company is doing AI second opinions of dental xrays to find more defects and better inform patients about their dental health instead of relying solely on their [--] dentists opinion. Most fascinating to me was the advantage this Brazilian company and other Brazilian companies have over companies in the USA because Brazilian companies arent hampered by annoying patient privacy laws. This additional access to medical data and images needed to train AI in Brazil makes for a compelling case for similar companies to partner with Brazilian tech orgs @Sorry" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7239821623900097838) 2023-06-01T20:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "#ledlights #lumen #watts" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7052922361204706606) 2022-01-14T05:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "One of the hardest parts about #optical #engineering is not losing your 💩 when prototypes arrive Will it be exactly how you designed it or will you get blamed for a #manufacturing error til you root cause analysis that sucker ONLY TIME WILL TELL You remaining calm when the prototype part you designed arrives from the factory You remaining calm when the prototype part you designed arrives from the factory" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7164993756154907950) 2022-11-12T05:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Acousto-optics are a thing At Photonics West during the TikTok Live Michael Hillier of ISOMET was kind enough to teach us all about the crystals they grow and how RF signals are used to cause disturbances in that crystal to diffract and redirect laser beams very precisely to different locations farther away. #photonics #optics #lasers #photonicswest #isomet #acoustooptics Michael Hillier Managing Director ISOMET (UK) ISOMET from the Photonics West Livestream Michael Hillier Managing Director ISOMET (UK) ISOMET from the Photonics West Livestream" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7198588777466514730) 2023-02-10T18:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Web Summit Rio [----] - your virtual walkthrough experience During a livestream this day we hunted for the few hardware startups scattered amongst the rows of startup stands. They dont have booths here. In fact whenever I used the term booth in Brazil about this event no one knew what I was talking about. Now I see why Startups were crammed next to eachother at a tall plywood table. No chairs and really only enough space to comfortably fit a laptop and brochures if theyd brought any. Although I didnt see any startups that brought content to pass out or even business cards Maybe next year they" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7229306159327350062) 2023-05-04T12:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "#Inverted #greenscreen Blue light hazard laser safety and exposure to all kinds of light especially at events like this Bored Ape Yacht Club event that just made the news are no joke Heres a little about how #illumination pros categorize and measure risks associated with blue light exposure. #bluelighthazard #boredape #photokeratitis #boredapeyachtclub" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7298495953751952686) 2023-11-06T23:32Z [----] followers, 22.7K engagements "Synopsys to acquire Ansys - will your #hardware #engineering #software be affected and is it possible the lack of competition put your job/business/freelance engineering in jeapordy In optical engineering were worried about [--] company owning both #speos and #lighttools and both #zemax and #codev . Is your software part of the takeover #antitrust #ftc #ansys #synopsys Synopsys/Ansys Antitrust Worries Synopsys/Ansys Antitrust Worries" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7325138748331560222) 2024-01-17T18:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Engineering News: Keysight to acquire Synopsys Optical stuff. Probably but not for sure that this is to avoid anitrust disputes that would be getting in the way if Synopsys plans to acquire Ansys. #synopsys #ansys #keysight #opticalengineering #optics #lighttools #zemax #codev #lucidshape #simulations #engineering #hardwaee #illumination #lighting" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7416759341870632222) 2024-09-20T16:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "But actually maybe it could be a UV bulb at the bored ape yacht club event Looks like something similar happened before and also IN HONG KONG no less #boredapeyachtclub #photokeratitis #uvlamp #uv #hongkong" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7298901949041151274) 2023-11-08T01:47Z [--] followers, 322.9K engagements "More Synopsys Ansys acquisition news. Reply from #doj and will the deal not really be finalized until [----] possibly We wont hear if there are investigations going on between now and then so if youre concerned about this takeover for your business or career write to the DOJ and FTC to let them know your perspective Engineering software is a complicated tool to understand for those who dont use it in their jobs. #engineering #software #ftc #ansys #synopsys #merger #acquisition DOJ Email Regarding Synopsys/Ansys DOJ Email Regarding Synopsys/Ansys" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7327134650760023338) 2024-01-23T03:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "#stitch with @Eviba Carter *sigh* more content on red light therapy products fraught with inaccuracies. Average irradiance is a terrible way to quantify products. Peak irradiance is better but I agree; it should come with the added information that it is a peak measurement and the locations of those peaks. In any case EVERYONE please everyone STOP USING hand held lux/spectrometer/irradiance meters to base anything on at all. These are almost rarely used in optical science. (Total power meters are but thats a completely different thing.) #opticalscience #redlight #redlightmask #irradiance" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7376790418509335854) 2024-06-04T23:14Z [--] followers, 65.2K engagements "Ive been getting questions about whether Keysight went through with the acquisition yet and it is finally Officially Done Synopsys spun off their Code V LightTools LucidShape and RSoft optical and photonic simulation software so it could avoid a monopoly on these kinds of tools. When acquiring Ansys Synopsys will pick up the main software competitors: Zemax and Speos. #ansys #synopsys #lighttools #speos #opticalengineering Keysight (finally) Acquires Synopsys Optical Solutions Group Keysight (finally) Acquires Synopsys Optical Solutions Group" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7563355229014527245) 2025-10-20T17:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "#engineer #medicaldevice #manufacturing #physics" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/6964058265122524421) 2021-05-19T17:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "#medicaldevice #development #engineering #management" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/6964060647697042693) 2021-05-19T17:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "#stitch with @rushinglabs #branding #tech #engineering #optics #illumination #oddengineer #hardware" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7068062243749023022) 2022-02-24T00:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Odd Engineer Podcast ep. [--] with Will Fischer from Voxdale in #berlin #robots #liquor #machinevision #mechanicalengineering" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7070298606963723566) 2022-03-02T00:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Brand yourself with specific technologies when youre a #freelance #engineer working in #hardware" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7072829098493513006) 2022-03-08T20:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Order matters in physical product development yo #pemdas #engineering #manufacturing" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7124437697388629294) 2022-07-25T22:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Optical engineers are gonna have their favorite tools Ive been spoiled by using Herms Synopsys LightTools for illumination design and Cannot go back Zemax on the other hand is an imaging optic dev go-to. #optics #opticalengineering the OPTICAL ENGINEERING community 😜 what small feature about them divides the OPTICAL ENGINEERING community 😜 what small feature about them divides" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7127008492786847018) 2022-08-01T20:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Replying to @greatgastly #Inverted Yeahhh WHAT IF I *HAD* lied My concerns with this development for manufacturing SNAFU were not so much about safety. *can meet new [---] lumen minimum Thats why I asked the director of R&D if he REALLY wanted me to write the false report. Because no Even if youre a scoundrel it didnt make sense. 😄 *can meet new [---] lumen minimum Thats why I asked the director of R&D if he REALLY wanted me to write the false report. Because no Even if youre a scoundrel it didnt make sense. 😄" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7148574850632781098) 2022-09-28T23:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Did you know there are entire companies that build custom machine vision systems - system integrators - using other companies products Thats a whole sector Xyntek is one of them. #machinevision #systemintegrator #visionshow Xyntek at the [--] Vision Show Ryan Flanagan Meet a machine vision integrator SCARA = Selective Compliance Assembly/Articulated Robot Arm Xyntek at the [--] Vision Show Ryan Flanagan Meet a machine vision integrator SCARA = Selective Compliance Assembly/Articulated Robot Arm" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7158850013123136814) 2022-10-26T15:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Replying to @spirestarter heres what a spectrometer is used for when you dont have a $250k + #goniophotometer on hand #goni #lighting #hardwaredevelopment + I can measure the spectrum of purple streetlights next time I see one + I can measure the spectrum of purple streetlights next time I see one" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7180870574510705966) 2022-12-25T00:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Replying to @devylcakes Doge card update: success The nerds got it. 🤓 #engineeringhumor #hardware #vpengineering #illumination #ledlights" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7193823556608855342) 2023-01-28T21:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Julius Muschaweck has a colorimetry course you can still register for at photonics west on Feb [--] #colorimetry #photonicswest" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7194958877472017710) 2023-01-31T23:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Do you have a femtosecond #photonicswest #optics #photonics" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7194978903486680366) 2023-02-01T00:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Come to the Photonics West exhibition live stream #photonicswest LiveStreaming Photonics West Now LiveStreaming Photonics West Now" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7195307114347351342) 2023-02-01T21:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "It was so nice meeting Michelle Henderson at Abrisa Technologies after she connected with me on LinkedIn and invited me to her booth at Photonics West [----] Abrisa does a whole bunch of different types of optical coatings right in California USA. #opticalengineering #coatings #thinfilm #optics #photonicswest Michelle Henderson Optical Coatings Sales Mgr/Eng at Abrisa Technologies From Photonics West [----] Livestream Michelle Henderson Optical Coatings Sales Mgr/Eng at Abrisa Technologies From Photonics West [----] Livestream" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7197837953991937326) 2023-02-08T17:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Patrick Le Houillier spills the beans on the upcoming release update of Synopsys #LightTools a non-sequential ray tracing program geared for illumination design slated for March [----] which will include: interoperability with CODE V cut scenes for more easily looking at cross-sections of geometry in your optical ray trace ability to trace coherent light. aka LASERS #lasers #codev #opticalengineering #illumination #synopsys #cad @moxymized Patrick Le Houillier Synopsys Part 2: LightTools Demo - Photonics West Livestream Patrick Le Houillier Synopsys Part 2: LightTools Demo - Photonics West" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7201579578354126123) 2023-02-18T19:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Introduction video practice for the refresh of SpireStarter.com Talking about optical engineering illumination machine vision lasers high-volume manufacturing and Spire Starters side project: Odd Engineer where you can find hard-to-find hardware engineering consultants of a bunch of disciplines #leds #opticalengineering #consultant #nasa #hardware #Inverted #greenscreen" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7205305116747156782) 2023-02-28T20:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "ITS HAPPENING Were going to Brazil to meet with other tech nerds with CEO of @circuitlaunch and @mechlabs.ai Alex Dantas who will also be speaking at @websummit and other places April [--] - May [--] [----] #circuitlaunch #oakland #riodejaneiro #websummit #brazil #technews #hardwaredevelopment ITS HAPPENING Tech Tour in Brazil + Web Summit Time for a New Stamp 😍 ITS HAPPENING Tech Tour in Brazil + Web Summit Time for a New Stamp 😍" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7214980933395647790) 2023-03-26T22:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Web Summit Rio highlights coming soon. Been harder than hell to do video production work here in Brazil #websummitrio #startups Web Summit Highlights coming soon Web Summit Highlights coming soon" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7231243013941382442) 2023-05-09T17:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Jenney Loper of Zebulon Solutions gives us a free pro tip on what she sees as a problem with turning this #illumination and #opticalengineering #art combo project being built with @shnaz into a #manufactured good. Their company specializes in making products manufacturing-ready and Jenney is an operations expert. #manufacturing #lasers ZebulonSolutions.com Manufacturing Guidance from Jenney Loper about Optics+Art Project w/@Shnaz ZebulonSolutions.com Manufacturing Guidance from Jenney Loper about Optics+Art Project w/@Shnaz" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7237231238950489387) 2023-05-25T21:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Wheres my computer nerds at This has been an exasporating 😫 and expensive 💸 ride with @GIGABYTEs RMA procedure. Spent $100 to have a pc repair guy stick in a working graphics card to make sure it was *only* the graphics card that was jacked per Gigabyte tech support then spent about $150 for shipping to get the RMA and back and packaging. Now I still dont have a PC I can work on and the card is even worse than before. Would you try for RMA a second time Or just buy a new card from somewhere else I have an #nvidia #geforce #rtx #3070 but it has [--] display ports which is non-standard so it" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7245156680902675758) 2023-06-16T05:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "BaiRBIE.me built by RVNWAY is hilariously awesome. Its like an AI doll filter they built for funsies parody-ing #barbie because even the sw nerds got swept up in Barbie fever it seems. 🤣 Well done Shirley Im impressed as ever. #ai #filter #barbiefilter" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7259866022260329770) 2023-07-25T21:08Z [----] followers, 16.8K engagements "Part 1: LED datasheets. Color temperature and what do those CCT values mean What is cool white What is warm white #leds #ledlighting #led #datasheets #opticalengineering #STEM #lighting #optics #kelvin #cct Part [--] Explaining LED Datasheets Part [--] Explaining LED Datasheets" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7264291200411143470) 2023-08-06T19:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Replying to @Spire Starter - HW Engineering LED datasheets Part 5: Beam Angle FWHM Lambertian Distributions flux forward voltage forward current maximum temperature and more data about LEDs found in their datasheets #leds #ledlights #datasheets #electronics #STEM #opticalengineering #optics #lightingdesign Part 5: LED Datasheets Part 5: LED Datasheets" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7265471980399267118) 2023-08-09T23:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Replying to @SlainByTheBelle What defines a point source versus an extended source Theyre all extended sources cuz point sources arent real. Just like a #sphericalcow #optics #STEM #lights #LED #pointsource (although a lot of people who say that really think a point source is a real life thing 🙄) (although a lot of people who say that really think a point source is a real life thing 🙄)" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7270304899936587051) 2023-08-23T00:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "#Osram #rayfiles why do they sometimes give separate blue and yellow ray files to model a white LED Because rays that come out at different angles will have different colors If colors arent separated in your model you cant see that this is true. or fix problems that this fact causes To discuss your #illumination or other non-imaging optic design book your free preliminary [--] minute Zoom consultation with Erin on SpireStarter.com #led #ledlights #electronicsengineering" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7273606829597297963) 2023-08-31T21:49Z [----] followers, 13.4K engagements "@Kettering University did not prepare me for men openly crying in the workplace over engineering challenges. #engineering #appliedphysics #ketteringuniversity" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7279524235272260906) 2023-09-16T20:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "I think this counts as Optical Science Sun dogs appear to the right and/or left of the sun and sometimes appear simultaneously with sun halos which form a rainbow-y ring all the way around the sun. Sun dogs happen when the sun is low in the sky but you wont see them everyday #sundog #sunhalo #optics #opticalscience sun dogs are formed by sunlight refracting and dispersing thru a layer of ice crystals in the atmosphere The inside curve of sun dogs and sun hallows are red instead of blue as seen with the brightest band of a rainbow sun dogs are formed by sunlight refracting and dispersing thru" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7280555025523395882) 2023-09-19T15:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Putting poor grad students to work as sales engineers for my #opticalengineering services 😊 OddEngineer.com SpireStarter.com OddEngineer.com SpireStarter.com" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7286160434342776107) 2023-10-04T17:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "My tips to hardware engineers or other engineers in physical product development about to get laid off or worried about job stability. Build Your Brand YO #hardware #engineers #opticalengineering #mechanicalengineering #electricalengineering #laidoff #freelance #greenscreen Advice to HW Engineers Expecting the AXE Advice to HW Engineers Expecting the AXE" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7288714230281538862) 2023-10-11T14:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Submit your physical product development GONE WRONG/SNAFU stories for consideration to be put in the Book of Stories on OddEngineer.com Deadline: October [--] [----] #engineering #hardware #snafu #manufacturing #prototyping" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7293713269318094123) 2023-10-25T02:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Learning optical simulation software programs are not easy and you shouldnt feel bad if its overwhelming when you start I use #LightTools Which I thought was pretty easy compared to #ASAP which was script-based but even PhDs in optical science can be intimidated by learning new #simulation #software for #optics #greenscreen" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7299299991338765611) 2023-11-09T03:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "5 Pro Tips for #hardware #startup #founders . If you need help with the subsystem of your widget that uses an #LED or other illumination or non-imaging sensor you can consult with me on SpireStarter.com Need a different type of hardware engineering pro Directly contact other experts of different disciplines and specialties on OddEngineer.com [--] Pro Tips for Hardware Startup Founders [--] Pro Tips for Hardware Startup Founders" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7303693080585211182) 2023-11-20T23:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Applying for CES digital content creator media pass registration. HALP. What do you want #ces2024 #ces #electronics #hardware #tech" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7315186404517023006) 2023-12-21T22:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Unistellar showed off their #telescope for dummies (new amateurs) 😉 that anyone can use at CES [----] We saw ##jupiterand even a ##galaxyin ##lasvegaswhich is probably the worst city in the world for astronomy. ##ces2024##ces##Astronomy Io Europa Ganymede and Callisto Unistellar at CES [----] Its gonna find Jupiter center it Captured on the app: Io Europa Ganymede and Callisto Unistellar at CES [----] Its gonna find Jupiter center it Captured on the app:" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7322542617881742623) 2024-01-10T18:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "QR codes do not work in video content. Period Thank you #ces" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7322662413566774559) 2024-01-11T02:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Kargo at Yazaki Booth at CES [----] (theyre ACES) Kargo at Yazaki Booth at CES [----] (theyre ACES) Kargo at Yazaki Booth at CES [----] (theyre ACES)" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7322986218248064286) 2024-01-11T23:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Olympian Motors at #ces2024 showed us that #ev s dont have to be ugly and character-less They plan to start shipping their Model [--] within a few months and theyre surprisingly based in Brooklyn NY of all places. #ces #electricvehicle #vwbug #jamesbond #hardware #tech #startup #brooklyn Olympian Motors at CES [----] Olympian Motors at CES 2024" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7323685293133991198) 2024-01-13T20:39Z [----] followers, 187K engagements "Replying to @Spire Starter - HW Engineering Heres my letter to the #FTC regarding #opticalengineering software involved in the #synopsys takeover of #ansys If youre wondering what to put in a letter to the FTC regarding Synopsys/Ansys deal heres mine If youre wondering what to put in a letter to the FTC regarding Synopsys/Ansys deal heres mine" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7325179788832886047) 2024-01-17T21:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "What are #antitrust #violations and how might they be involved in the #Synopsys acquisition of #Ansys #freemarket #engineering #hardware #economics #monopoly" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7326697809040772382) 2024-01-21T23:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Hardware Startups at #EurekaPark at #CES2024 check out @leobotics.pro 's huge catelog of bots Chat 3D's text to AI generated 3D assets Meredot wireless charging MOBINN's delivery bot that climbs stairs easy peasy ARTWA's sewer navigating bot Wololow's Kickstarter started UFO lamps Chef AI's autonomous air fryer AND dancing skillz Charlie & Greta the UV-free sanitizing dog bed using visible light and @calmstone.us 's biofeedback device for chilling the F out. Sorry to all for any audio syncing issues editing this janky livestream footage was a GIGANTIC PITA" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7327494979151121710) 2024-01-24T03:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Domenic Guinta demonstrates how he uses a mini desktop CNC from Tormach to teach his students. This is the xsTECH Router shown at 3D Expeeience World this year. #3dexperienceworld2024 #3dexperience #machining #woodworking #STEM #Tech #mechanicalengineering #dassault Oooooo 🤩 Finished Examples: Domenic Guinta Tormach Oooooo 🤩 Finished Examples: Domenic Guinta Tormach" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7334550435279293738) 2024-02-12T03:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "It was so great to meet the passionate founders of XOTO Inc including Clarence Harrison seen here whose day job at Raytheon was supportive in letting him out for the week to attend #3dexperienceworld in Dallas this year. Their founders edition self-stabilizing electric scooter is available for order now at XOTOinc.com for $7495.00. Good luck XOTO #electricscooter #ev #solidworks #3dexperienceworld2024 #electricbike #selfstabilizing #selfstabilising #hardwarestartup XOTO at 3D Experience World [----] XOTOinc.com Clarence Harrison COO @ XOTO XOTO at 3D Experience World [----] XOTOinc.com Clarence" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7337365975748119850) 2024-02-19T17:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "#stitch with @Spire Starter - HW Engineering Oh to be as skilled at investing as #nancypelosi Anyways wtg #nvda #nvidia #stonks 2/22/24 NVDA Update 2/22/24 NVDA Update" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7338592497876225323) 2024-02-23T00:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The #solareclipseglasses Ill be using are from Soluna and I got them from Amazon directly from the Soluna store. Make sure whatever brand you use was tested by a 3rd party lab to an ISO standard. This one actually showed the full report for ISO 12311:2013(E). Also make sure youre getting glasses directly from the manufacturer that had them measured and not a reseller that might be selling you counterfeit goods #april8 #solareclipse #eclipse Solar Eclipse Glasses Solar Eclipse Glasses" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7347119936143396142) 2024-03-17T00:18Z [----] followers, 21.7K engagements "If there are [--] damn good reasons to go to a place at the same time chances are high that I find a way there. Even though Im soo so tired. 🥲 DeviceTalks Boston centered around MedTech and the Robotics Summit and Expo are happening in the same place and time May 1-2 [----] at the #bostonconventioncenter in #Boston It also helps that I like Boston a lot. 😍 #medtech #robotics #roboticssummit #devicetalks SpireStarter.com boston.devicetalks.com RoboticsSummit.com SpireStarter.com boston.devicetalks.com RoboticsSummit.com" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7361502980215950634) 2024-04-24T18:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "#Daifuku at Automate [----] in Chicago had all the killjoy warning signs on its bots 😅 #automate #automate2024 Daifukuat Automate2024 Daifukuat Automate2024" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7366730473906720043) 2024-05-08T20:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Much love to my former coworkers at Leuze especially the optical engineers in Germany whom Ive gotten to hang out with several times since then. ❤ Leuze had a great demo of a non-imaging sensor at Automate [----] in Chicago which was a distance measurement sensor. Non-imaging means there isnt a camera/telescope/micoscope involved where an image is created. It still detects light on a sensor but in a different way. These are the types of optical sensors I help companies engineer at my own company now SpireStarter.com #sensors #opticalengineering #nonimaging #optics Target:" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7369666934691859758) 2024-05-16T18:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Capability Statements - another weird thing specific to government contracting conferences. #sbir #engineering #jobsinengineering #capabilitystatement CapabilityStatementsforGovtContracting CapabilityStatementsforGovtContracting" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7380816061819587882) 2024-06-15T19:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Ray files in optical simulations for the nerds and a new Spire Starter client Ray files are super important for optical simulations of illumination systems. This can be overlooked when hardware startups buy a BAZILLION cheapo LEDs for their device but havent done the optical design work yet. Oops. And then theyre trapped. Lumens or Watts of light that that LED or other light source you have a ray file for can be changed on the fly in the simulation. This makes it easy to see what results we get from different drive currents or junction temperatures. It can also be useful in root cause" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7386030341879844138) 2024-06-29T20:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Brainstorming content ideas as an engineer who wants to build their brand can be challenging when you first start. The most obvious topics are confidential But with a little practice and thinking coming up with general topics becomes easy. General information also tends to be more useful to a wide audience too *Bonus* For more info on brand building see the book for sale in the store on SpireStarter.com: Freelancers Framework Guidebook 1: Building Brand by Erin McDermott #engineering #content #brandbuilding #consulting #opticalengineering #hardwareengineer" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7390051103724932383) 2024-07-10T16:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "LiquidWire.com makes stretchable wires that you can add to the wearable youre developing giving you feedback on movement among other things As you move the resistance value of the wires change because they change thickness. That resistance value is transmitted back to the device running your application so you can then correlate it to specific movements. #wearables #electronics #electricalengineering #gaming #medical #STEM #hardware #sftechweek Cade Johnson Mechanical Engineer Liquid Wire LiquidWire.com Cade Johnson Mechanical Engineer Liquid Wire LiquidWire.com" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7424557354143829290) 2024-10-11T16:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Before you ask - I was filming in my car cuz my Airbnb doesnt allow it. Im not sure if they just meant spicy filming but either way playing it safe. 😂 If you need a highly experienced optical engineer to help you with your system that involves an LED or other light source get in touch Im also happy to train your engineers. Im not afraid of competition. There really arent enough of us non-imaging experts out there. #opticalengineering #TWENTYYEARS #optics #hardware #startups #sftechweek #spirestarter Hi my name is Erin and Im Old and started working in R&D of Optics and Photonics [--] YEARS AGO" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7425422291330141483) 2024-10-14T00:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Spire Starter helps turn your dark fantasy HORRORSHOW into a light fantasy success when the illumination part of your hardware device doesnt work. Dont try to get your mechanical engineer or electrical engineer or even your optical engineer who doesnt specialize in illumination to engineer it Go with Erin who is an optical engineer with extensive illumination and other non-imaging optics expertise. #darkfantasyai #darkfantasy #illumination #opticalengineering #spirestarter #erinmcdermott #optics #led #ledlights #lenses #reflectors #lightpipe #diffusers If your light fantasy is to get the" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7440747790181092654) 2024-11-24T07:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Geeks vs nerds at #comiccon in San Diego. Respectfully Dont get us confused. Im an optical engineer yo that puts me in Nerd territory. #nerd #geek ARE *GEEKS* ARE *GEEKS*" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7530801060760292621) 2025-07-24T23:54Z [----] followers, 37.5K engagements "Look what I found at SF Tech Week @PlaiPinHq #labubu #ai #tomagotchi #sftechweek" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7558320077829901623) 2025-10-07T03:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "#ai is not coming for all human jobs everywhere. Dont freak out. Its just technology advancement just like weve seen forever and ever. Just like during the #industrialrevolution . Yeah disruption happens and yeah its happening at a faster pace but the methods well use to adapt are largely the same. #jobs #unemployment" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7566451482464242999) 2025-10-29T01:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Storytime from [----] when I interviewed for an aerospace optical engineering position which I turned down. Also update on Astrolabs FLIP lunar rover headlamp design going to the south pole of the moon end of this year or beginning of next year. 🚀 ##aerospace##lunarrover##jobinterview##engineering#greenscreen" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7567245892793781517) 2025-10-31T04:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Giving the Asus ProArt P16 laptop a whirl. This one is the H7606WP with 64GB RAM and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX [----] graphics card. Needed something with 1.) lotsa RAM and 2.) great screen color quality for doing work designing and simulating illumination systems with ray tracing software like LightTools or Speos. #asus #opticalsimulations #raytracing #proart #laptop" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7567560584808434957) 2025-11-01T01:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "New Zoom consultation booking option Only $25k for [--] minutes of Erins time 🤣🤣🤣 - OR - book the always-free introductory meeting where we discuss how an optical engineering contract could help your illumination / lighting / light pipe / non-imaging sensor subsystem/ IR sensor / LED application or similar. #optics #illumination #consultation #engineering #opticalengineering Guy on Twitter asks for $15k/hr consulting fee SpireStarter.com Guy on Twitter asks for $15k/hr consulting fee SpireStarter.com" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7569091892583910711) 2025-11-05T04:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "iphone [--] pro max catching auroras in the US on November [--] [----] The app I mention is called My Aurora Forecast & Alerts. #northernlights #aurora #auroraborealis #iphone17promax" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7571654735829257485) 2025-11-12T02:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "To make sure your optics have crystal clear transmission just like the waters on a beach in the Bahamas A: use manufacturers who specialize in producing optics plus B: optical-grade polycarbonates acrylics glasses or whatever the optical design calls for. Otherwise youll likely get 💩 in it making it perform like a totally different thing Much like the murky waters of Lake Ontario. #optics #illumination #opticalengineering #bahamas #transmittance" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7579851895842426143) 2025-12-04T04:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "When the hw team gives me all the electric power I need for the LEDs I feel like this. #opticalengineering #hardware #engineering #productdevelopment Me: how much power can I get for my LEDs HW Team: whatever you need Me: how much power can I get for my LEDs HW Team: whatever you need" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7582779561872493837) 2025-12-12T01:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "What would you use an AI that can key you into your or someone elses emotions more accurately than when words alone are analyzed Catch a cheating significant other or a lying job candidate Easily pick out and summarize what features that client prospect was most interested in Teach your autistic self to better pick up on emotions Use it as a coach to more effectively hit on and pull hotties Would you want to incorporate it into your current chat companion so it gets you better It also works as a traditional meeting notetaker and you can question the AI about the meeting afterward. You can try" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7583088380926299405) 2025-12-12T21:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Bad news: If optical engineering is not your thing youll probably not be able to completely describe the extents of your optics issues. Good news: a quick check by an optical engineering expert can often reveal things you missed In this case just looking at the materials themselves with a hazy plastic cover lense attached to luminaires that are meant to allow as much light through as possible its a safe bet that clearer material will boost optical efficiency. #opticalengineering #ledlight #luminaires #STEM #plasticmanufacturing" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7583496838469258551) 2025-12-14T00:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Whats your agency level Do you tend to take initiative and find ways to succeed even if they are unconventional Or do you wait for someone to tell you how to take every action and then remind you when youve failed to complete things on time High agency is one of the top things you need to genuinely ask yourself if you have if you want to start a business like an engineering consultancy. (The other is what VALUE do you provide your clients.) #engineering #agency #personality test is out of [--] testyouragency.com test is out of [--] testyouragency.com" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7586200144631041293) 2025-12-21T06:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Optical Engineering: #careertips" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7105052682041281838) 2022-06-03T16:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "TechConnect is holding an annual conference in DC with an emphasis on government contracting. #sbir #sttr #techconnect #daf #airforce TechConnect2024inDC TechConnect2024inDC" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7382251001329290538) 2024-06-19T16:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Spire Starter swag imbedded in the ad to show prospective clients that were never gonna let them down. QR CODE is also available as a mug on the store on our site. ☕ #rickroll #opticalengineering" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7585283755749723447) 2025-12-18T19:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Reply to @kaiyataylor91 #headlamps #opticalengineering #headlights" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7062784707439676719) 2022-02-09T18:51Z [----] followers, 131.5K engagements "ooooh #technology #sanjose #airport" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7116559264495258922) 2022-07-04T16:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "How are optical filters used in #machinevision Stephen from Omega Optical explains why and where they create custom filters at The Vision Show [----] in Boston #optical #filters #opticalengineering #robotics OMEGA OPTICAL at the Vision Show [----] Stephen Washkevick Scott Cohen *sorry Scott I had a mental short 🫢 OMEGA OPTICAL at the Vision Show [----] Stephen Washkevick Scott Cohen *sorry Scott I had a mental short 🫢" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7155951254223572266) 2022-10-18T20:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "So like is this still cool or nah #engineering #prototypes #engineeringhumor" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7160137947453476142) 2022-10-30T03:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Replying to @therealr888 But Have You Sampled Our Fine Selection of #HARDWARE ENGINEERS 🛠🔥 #engineers #sf" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7172439175231229227) 2022-12-02T06:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Replying to @spirestarter #greenscreen Part [--] about the hydrogen fuel cell craze and new energy technologies. #hydrogenfuelcell #energy #research #betamax #vhs #casettetape" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7181286005310344490) 2022-12-26T02:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "#photonicsWest is finally here While I do sometimes cover stuff about bots and other hardware things I mainly provide optical engineering for illumination designs. So these are MY PEOPLE Send me a note if you want me to stop by your booth whether just to say hi or to promote with some video coverage 😍 #opticalengineering #illumination #lighting #photonicswest2023 Optics and Photonics nerds UNITE SpireStarter.com Optics and Photonics nerds UNITE SpireStarter.com" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7194577851465633070) 2023-01-30T22:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I was so happy to catch this on a TikTok live One of many moments last week when people surprised me by stopping me in the aisles of #photonicswest2023 I loved that I could share in the joy of Chriss triumphant week of both being conferred as an #spie fellow AND getting his patent granted. Congrats Chris You can email him at chris_optics@yahoo Yes yahoo. If it aint broke dont fix it. #opticalengineering #optics #imaging #nonimaging Candid Camera moment from the Photonics West Live 🤗 Christopher Cotton Optical System Design Engineer ASE Sailing Candid Camera moment from the Photonics West" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7197266737799384366) 2023-02-07T04:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "At Photonics West during the livestream @moxymized Gave us a bunch of awesome demos of updates to illumination design tools from Synopsys. This is part [--] where Patrick shows how the Mini-Diff BRDF/BTDF measurement device works and integrates with LightTools their non-sequential ray tracing program made for designing optimizing and troubleshooting illumination. Its also what I use at Spire Starter More in Part [--] will show upcoming new features in LightTools slated to be released in March 🤗 #lighttools #synopsys #photonicswest #raytracing From Photonics West Livestream Patrick Le Houillier of" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7199683141420829994) 2023-02-13T16:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The #1 most common mistake I see with hardware teams trying to incorporate an #LED lit-effect like a light guide leading edge light pipe or similar - without talking to an optical engineer who specializes in illumination is - leaving enough space for the optical system Space between components is sometimes the best lever to turn in an engineering design so dont freeze your design before figuring out your illumination. You might be throwing away the key to a future headache You can book a free 20-minute consultation on our site at the beginning of your dev to make sure you dont shoot yourself" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7242399803810778410) 2023-06-08T19:30Z [----] followers, 63.8K engagements "Getting contacted on #linkedin about being featured on Advancements a tv show about #technology with Ted Danson and wondering if its a scam Well it doesnt appear to be a scam but its not free publicity either. #advancements #teddanson" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7299579757736316203) 2023-11-09T21:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "#CES tips and parties Whats on your #ces2024 itinerary Did you score a press pass as a digital content creator If not you can watch a couple earlier videos on what the process was like for me using Spire Starter. #presspass #hardware #party" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7315997160909163807) 2023-12-24T03:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "TidyCal is a great dealon @AppSumo right now that I highly recommend you check out if youre a freelance hardware engineer like me. Right now its only a one time fee $29 and then you can offer both free and paid consulting appointments forever. This is NOT an ad this is seriously just that important for what we do. #freelance #hardware #engineering #calendly #booklikeaboss #bookingsoftware #appsumo #tidycal #greenscreen Offer a Paid Appointment Calendar TidyCal on AppSumo.com TidyCal on AppSumo Offer a Paid Appointment Calendar TidyCal on AppSumo.com TidyCal on AppSumo" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7341260934016519470) 2024-03-01T05:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Sharing how I got the contract ar Astrolab to design the FLIP lunar rovers illumination optics. No I never submitted a resume to a database. #STEM #jobs #tech #engineeringjobs #opticalengineer #nasa #illumination #jobsearch #hr #hiringmanager How to Land an Engineering job 💩I meant to say FLEX Dammit meant to say FLEX again How to Land an Engineering job 💩I meant to say FLEX Dammit meant to say FLEX again" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7469285226133638446) 2025-02-09T05:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The first rule of optical engineering is we dont touch the optical surfaces. BUT if you do get a grubby thumb print on there heres a better way to remove it compared to rubbing it on your shirt - First Contact Polymer from Photonic Cleaning Technologies. Thanks for explaining this magic goo to us at SPIEs Optics and Photonics Expo [----] #optics #lens #lenscleaning #reflectors #optical #spie #expo PhotonicCleaning.coms awesome red goop at the SPIE expo PhotonicCleaning.coms awesome red goop at the SPIE expo" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7536689041215950135) 2025-08-09T20:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Fun fact: solar collector technology was the thing that gave rise to the term nonimaging optics which today also includes illumination optics and nonimaging sensor optics. #opticalengineering #optics #nonimaging #solarpanels #solar #walmart #stem Fun fact: solar collecting tech was the original nonimaging optic Fun fact: solar collecting tech was the original nonimaging optic" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7537516907407215903) 2025-08-12T02:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "#stitch with @Spire Starter - HW Engineering lol does Dubai need some optical engineering" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7569105714711497997) 2025-11-05T05:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "When a client tries to create an optical simulation with zero experience it doesnt go well. Even engineering managers often think of optical simulations as just calculators and that a tiny bit of self-teaching and reading a quick-start guide is all thats needed to be competent in the art. But nothing could be farther from the truth. It can take years to get up to speed with a software enough to be able to use it on your own without an expert looking over your shoulder. Seemingly not-a-big deal mistakes misunderstandings and omissions frequently lead to garbage simulation output. Its very easy" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7572478379782393119) 2025-11-14T07:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The crazy overall development timeline Astrolab came to me with to make custom optics to work with their chunky space-qualified LED array left less than [--] weeks of optical design time possible. Its now built and ready to blast off on their FLIP lunar terrain vehicle headed for the south pole of the moon 🌓 woohoo #ltv #nasa #flip #lunarrover #astrolab Its very important you accept the challenge. Cuz itll be cool AF In your 40s Astrolab will ask your company Spire Starter to design their FLIP LTVs headlamp on an insanely condensed timeline Its very important you accept the challenge. Cuz itll" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7581071661588434190) 2025-12-07T11:12Z [----] followers, 17.5K engagements "Who wants to be a walking billboard for my company Spire Starer Err I mean get some swag #opticalengineering #hardware #engineering #productdevelopment" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7581677560388422943) 2025-12-09T02:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Gotta make sure one of my top hardware engineering tools - THE SNIPPING TOOL - is fully functional on my new Asus P16 laptop. And that requires a sylus with the latest Microsoft Pen Protocol (MOP). I went ahead and purchased an Asus stylus to be extra sure it would work - the Asus Pen [---] SA203H and no compatibility issues so far B&H Photo had the cheapest price for this model if youre also in the market for a new stylus. @ASUS North America #p16 #engineering #hardwareengineering #CAD #opticalengineering Hey kids this is called CURSIVE Hey kids this is called CURSIVE" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7583231808477711646) 2025-12-13T06:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The CIE Chromaticity canvas print came in And its not too shabby looking. This is an aesthetic representation of the CIE [----] [--] data meant for educational purposes - not for engineering or calibration use Its great for understanding wavelengths color mixing and how the different color temperatures (CCT) of white light along the black body/Planckian locus are made. Not available right now for others to pick up but let me know if youd want one: if there is enough interest Ill make it available to purchase. #ledlight #cct #chromaticitydiagram #cie #wavelengths" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7594544838339579167) 2026-01-12T18:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "NASA is throwing a party for human presence [--] years continuously aboard the ISS and IM CRASHING IT Mo-Fos #nasa #iss #nasaisswagger" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7596524417442647327) 2026-01-18T02:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "When youre old and colorless remember to tell your grandkids the streets were once lit by an array of white color temperatures. LED sodium now but maybe LED-only one day in our lifetime. #sodiumlights #streetlights #ledlight One day youll tell your grandchildren I remember when this was alllllllllllll different color temperatures of white light One day youll tell your grandchildren I remember when this was alllllllllllll different color temperatures of white light" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@spirestarter/video/7596927946724560158) 2026-01-19T04:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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Social category influence technology brands stocks countries social networks events finance travel destinations automotive brands nfts ncaa football
Social topic influence $sr #86, in the, light, space, if you, hardware, tiktok, events, the world, brazil
Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by @spire @circuitlaunch @slainbythebelle @mechlabsai @moxymized @kaiyataylor91 @klmkennyg @capital @igelz @isalman74 @wacom @university @puppy @sbazze @frankiverse @geld @laughing @swedish @dio @websummitrio
Top assets mentioned Spire Inc. (SR) NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA) Bored Ape Yacht Club (boredapeyachtclub) Capital One Financial Corp. (COF)
Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
"DBOX is a Lithuanuan #hardware #startup that showed off their #autonomous charging and data transfer box for drones at #3dexperienceworld this year. They tell me they also put on #drone light shows with up to [----] drones for events so I hope they keep me in mind when they get to a point where they want to put some custom bright and energy efficient #LED #lighting on those things 🤩 Find them at their website: dbox.lt (DBOX.LT) #lithuania DBOX at 3D Experience World [----] DBOX at 3D Experience World 2024"
TikTok Link 2024-02-21T02:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Engineers Curse: expanded to include over-engineering #engineering #design #hardware #software #productdesign #productdevelopment #optics"
TikTok Link 2020-08-26T17:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"#hardware #events #engineering #robotics"
TikTok Link 2021-04-18T19:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"#medicaldevice #engineering #engineer #hardware #fda"
TikTok Link 2021-05-19T18:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"#engineering #resume #job #hardware #robot"
TikTok Link 2021-06-18T01:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Reply to @igel.z #headlamps #glare #nhtsa #automotiveengineering"
TikTok Link 2022-02-15T03:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Reply to @isalman74 #chromaticaberration #imaging #headlamps #opticalengineering"
TikTok Link 2022-02-24T05:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"#kyiv #kiev #hardware #engineering #ukraine"
TikTok Link 2022-02-24T23:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Students often ask me what its like to be an #optical #engineer . Its This"
TikTok Link 2022-03-07T02:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Missing Data for #leds in your #illumination design can cost you"
TikTok Link 2022-03-18T18:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"my #raytrace is not like your ray traces. Unless youre an #optical #engineer too"
TikTok Link 2022-03-27T19:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Candid Gems from my #engineering and #physics university #professors"
TikTok Link 2022-06-11T19:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"#wacom #surfacepro Did the thing - got a drawing tablet"
TikTok Link 2022-07-19T01:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Connecting #wacomintuospro with #bluetooth to make those #hardware #engineering Zoom meetings more communicatey @Wacom"
TikTok Link 2022-07-19T02:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Episode [--] Part 1: other peoples mistakes blamed on my engineering ability. #physicalproduct #dev is the funnest. #opticalengineering The timeline of the engineer quitting is off just roll with it Part [--] of Episode [--] The timeline of the engineer quitting is off just roll with it Part [--] of Episode 5"
TikTok Link 2022-09-26T22:16Z [----] followers, 31.8K engagements
"#Hyperspectral Imaging cameras can enable machines to do all sorts of things Here from the Vision Show [----] Slater Kirk of Resonon tells us what their systems are used for in the wild along with some Skittles #ASMR #machinevision #resonon #imaging Have some 🌈 Skittles ASMR courtesy of RESONON at the Vision Show [--] Slater Kirk Have some 🌈 Skittles ASMR courtesy of RESONON at the Vision Show [--] Slater Kirk"
TikTok Link 2022-10-24T19:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Were on the schedule Come to the [--] TikTok lives on January 27th: 11AM Pacific with Scott Summit founder of Ethereal Matter - this will be the first public demo of their new gamified VR workout platform then: 2PM Pacific starts the full tour of the super cool facilities at Circuit Launch in Oakland CA. Theyre an electronics and robotics coworking space. Whenever the tour finishes well jump over to Stephen Okay roboticist in residence and see what neat robots hes building at the moment #robotics #coworking #sfbayarea #circuitlaunch"
TikTok Link 2023-01-27T05:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Give @ circuitlaunch some love 😍They dont show up in search yet but you can find them in the list of accounts I follow. Lets get this electronics coworking space in Oakland California to [----] 🚀so they can do lots of cool live demos from their hardware startups and experts tours live-action 3D printing and more even if Im not there to help. And with the publishing of this post I bury the remainder of my shame. RIP 😳😬 #electronics #hardware #robotics #3dprinting Dan OMara COO Circuit Launch Stephen Okay Roboticist in Residence @ Circuit Launch FamiliarRobotics.com Scott Summit Ethereal"
TikTok Link 2023-01-30T06:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"How to Download TikTok lives so you can create clips from your live streams. I used a 1Tb iphone to USB flash drive to get them off my phone and onto a pc where its a lot easier to edit a gigantic video file. 1.) [--] line button at top right corner of your profile 2.) Creator Tools 3.) Live Center 4.) Replays 5.) Download Looking forward to sharing clips from those streams at @circuitlaunch and Photonics West soon So Ill be creating clips from Photonics West and Circuit Launch So Ill be creating clips from Photonics West and Circuit Launch"
TikTok Link 2023-02-06T19:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Stake-holding in engineering. Why its important to check in to make sure your ego isnt getting tied up in a stake youve been tasked to hold Everybody has to get theirs staked in the ground to pitch the tent. Hopefully you have a smart project manager who can keep all the many objectives in their head at the same time and prioritize them when conflicts of interest arise. These conflicts happen a LOT in optical engineering because other disciplines underestimate how detrimental a seemingly small change to an optical system can make. #stakeholder #projectmanagement #hardware #engineering"
TikTok Link 2023-02-09T21:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hack [--] for Hardware engineering in a foreign language - include the technical engineering terms for your discipline in the [----] most common words you need to memorize. #hardwareengineering #foreignlanguage #german #english Mirror Lens Wavelength Light Spectrum to measure Mirror Lens Wavelength Light Spectrum to measure"
TikTok Link 2023-03-31T23:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Soft.town Tour - the new entreprenuerial hub in Braslia Brazil - Part 1/3 with our guide Arthur Porto Founder #makerspace #brazil #entrepreneurship #hub #tech #startup Sof.town Tour in Braslia Brazil Pt. 1/3 A very unique startup hub to grow the entrepreneurial community in Braslia Arthur Porto Founder Sof.town Tour in Braslia Brazil Pt. 1/3 A very unique startup hub to grow the entrepreneurial community in Braslia Arthur Porto Founder"
TikTok Link 2023-04-26T02:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Sof.Town tour Part 3/3 - brand new startup hub opening in Braslia Brazil Plus a peek at Alex Dantas CEO of @circuitlaunch and @mechlabs.ai speaking at an event in the Pitch Pub #softown #hardware #tech #startup #entrepreneur Alex Dantas CEO of Circuit Launch and Mechlabs.AI speaking at an event in the Pitch Pub (plus I got to learn about what other hardware nerds are working on there🤩) Sof.town Tour in Brazil Part [--] Pedro Guerra Business Analyst Alex Dantas CEO of Circuit Launch and Mechlabs.AI speaking at an event in the Pitch Pub (plus I got to learn about what other hardware nerds are"
TikTok Link 2023-04-26T20:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Dont miss the aurora borealis this week if youre in one of the northern states of the USA where a high chance of seeing them is forecasted The best time to look is 10PM July 12th to 2AM July 13th. Dont wait until the night of July 13th cuz youll probably miss them then #northernlights #auroraborealis #universityofalaskafairbanks #july132023"
TikTok Link 2023-07-10T00:57Z [----] followers, 150.5K engagements
"Aurora Update: now no one needs to worry about figuring out how to locate their current locations on a map and read a basic chart (which seems to have been a super difficult task for some of yall) because now its more likely no one in the US will see anything. This is why we cannot have nice things #aurora #northernlights #noaa #universityofalaskafairbanks"
TikTok Link 2023-07-11T15:39Z [----] followers, 246.1K engagements
"Why I need excellent art-grade type monitors for my work designing illumination with optical simulations IF I Dont I have no idea what the results really look like. #led #opticalengineering #simulations #STEM #asus sponsor me or something Why I Need Fancy Monitors for Optical Engineering Why I Need Fancy Monitors for Optical Engineering"
TikTok Link 2023-07-21T23:02Z [----] followers, 25.1K engagements
"Replying to @Spire Starter - HW Engineering Part 2: LED data sheets. Efficiency in lumen/Watt - what is listed on #led #datasheets and how to calculate it to verify the data for yourself #lighting #luminaires #opticalengineering"
TikTok Link 2023-08-06T20:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Replying to @Spire Starter - HW Engineering Part 3: LED Datasheets - more on efficiency and #CRI and #metamerism . #led #datasheets #STEM #opticalengineering #lighting #illumimation"
TikTok Link 2023-08-06T20:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Replying to @Spire Starter - HW Engineering Part 4: LED datasheets CRI aka color rendering index to avoid metamerism and maximum current. #led #ledlights #hardware #engineering #machinevision #STEM #optics #illumination #current #amps"
TikTok Link 2023-08-07T17:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Replying to @Spire Starter - HW Engineering #greenscreen LED Datasheets part 6: Flux and chromaticity bins and do white LEDs emit UV light #Leds #datasheets #STEM #hardwaredevelopment #lighting #ledlights #opticalengineering #fluxbin #chromaticity #LED"
TikTok Link 2023-08-13T23:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Replying to @Spire Starter - HW Engineering Part [--] LED Datasheets - including how lumen output and color changes with changes to temperature and current. Plus more on spatial distribution of LEDs. #leds #datasheet #ledlights #illumination #STEM #opticalengineering #electronics #hardware"
TikTok Link 2023-08-16T20:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Replying to @Spire Starter - HW Engineering #led #datasheets #opticalengineering #illumination #STEM #lighting #optics #rayfiles #cad"
TikTok Link 2023-08-22T23:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Yes this actually happened in real life to me. #opticalengineering #reflector #unobtanium #illumination #lighting"
TikTok Link 2023-08-30T00:29Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"would you contribute to a collection of anonymized stories about Manufacturing or physical product development gone wrong #engineering #snafu #manufacturing (and the solutions) (and the solutions)"
TikTok Link 2023-09-17T17:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Heres the most simplistic way I can think of to get across which light numbers youre looking at are garbage vs reliable for optical system design and testing. Goniophotometer and integrating sphere reading from a certified lab are the absolute best Next comes expert-level simulations. Next is hand held readings from a $3k and up meter SPECIFICALLY MADE TO READ LED LIGHT (if thats what youre using) that has been verified by a 3rd party at a certified lab. And what has been shown to be absolute garbage that should often be disregarded entirely Cheap unverified hand-held meters and simulations"
TikTok Link 2023-09-28T16:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Get in touch if youre at #iros2023 and want some publicity or if you need help from an optical engineering consultant who specializes in #illumination 💡✨ #robotics #opticalengineering"
TikTok Link 2023-10-02T14:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"A purple light STRIKES in Ann Arbor by @University of Michigan on State Street by McKinley 😳😱 #goblue #purplestreetlight #annarbor #opticalengineering"
TikTok Link 2023-10-11T02:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Please stop saying call when you mean video conference. Signed all women everywhere xox #videocall #zoom #teamsmeeting"
TikTok Link 2023-11-07T19:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Replying to @Spire Starter - HW Engineering WAIT HOLD UP theres a pattern of event goers having their eyeballs burned in Hong Kong #uvlight #boredapeyachtclub #photokeratitis #burned #blind"
TikTok Link 2023-11-08T00:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"When engineering management goes in a different direction after your unpaid OT for [--] weeks [--] days a week to get the design right. #hardware #engineering #etubrute #manufacturing #goinginadifferentdirection #management When engineering management goes in a different direction after your unpaid OT for [--] weeks [--] days a week to perfect the design When engineering management goes in a different direction after your unpaid OT for [--] weeks [--] days a week to perfect the design"
TikTok Link 2023-12-16T04:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"What if this (has been) as good as it gets #hardware #engineeruing #manufacturing #economy #economiccycles"
TikTok Link 2023-12-24T22:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Please STAAAAAAHP asking optics vendors to do a full optical system design for you Thats not their job Its mine. 🤓 If you need illumination system engineering - or other non-imaging optics engineering contact me at SpireStarter.com for a consult #opticalengineering #optics #illumination #lighting #machinevision #robots #hardware"
TikTok Link 2023-12-26T01:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Does #nancypelosi s stock option purchase of #nvidia #NVDA mean well see something extra interesting at #ces2024 from the company Tune in with me on Jan 8th [----] at 8am PT at NVIDIAs virtual event to find out #stocks #technology #hardware #stonks #ces Nance & NVIDIA 😘 Nance & NVIDIA 😘"
TikTok Link 2023-12-30T23:12Z [----] followers, 13.5K engagements
"Brightness of light hitting stuff in #chicken #vision is measured in a unit called clux. Make sure you spell it with a c and not a k. I still have to do more research to see if there is data available on #heatlamps used for chickens to see if they output simular wavelengths and irradiance as #redlighttherapy masks and other devices but for now the clux thing is absolutely delighting me 🐣😍#STEM"
TikTok Link 2023-12-31T19:09Z [----] followers, 12.9K engagements
"Ruben from Airthings indoor air quality and radon monitors plus air purifier taught us about their tech at #ces2024 and the free website were you can see radon estimates for your very own zip code based on data collected from other Airthings users: radonmap.com #airthings #hepa #airpurifier #ces #iot #airmonitor Noo not my candles 😭😭😭 Airthings at CES [----] Noo not my candles 😭😭😭 Airthings at CES 2024"
TikTok Link 2024-01-10T06:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Replying to @🏳⚧🦮PUPPY🐕🦺🏳⚧ its a whole lotta on-the-job training and experience to develop #illumination system design expertise within #opticalengineering because even optical science degrees dont teach non-imaging optics to the level where you would be competent. Lots of companies look for fulltime employees who can expertly design camera optics for imaging sensors and also the lighting to go with it but these people are almost never found in the wild. An engineer would usually be fumblibg one of the things even if they are an expert in the other. Thats when companies call"
TikTok Link 2024-01-14T17:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Kiddleton Japanese Crane Games at CES [----] in Eureka Park where all the startups hangout. They make you WORK for your swag here. #cranegame #japanesecranegame #ces #ces2024 Kiddleton at CES [----] Kiddleton at CES 2024"
TikTok Link 2024-01-15T21:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Anyone else have thoughts like this Or just me that thinks this morbidly #solidworksworld #3dexperienceworld #mechanicalengineering #industrialdesign #solidworks no but maybe having such a large concentration of the worlds best mechanical engineers and designers in one place is risky 😳 no but maybe having such a large concentration of the worlds best mechanical engineers and designers in one place is risky 😳"
TikTok Link 2024-02-13T19:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Replying to @Sbazze"
TikTok Link 2024-02-13T21:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Antenna design and simulations - take a peek at the design process from this talk from #3dexperienceworld by a #hardware design #engineer from Inovonics. #antenna #dielectric #detuning #simulations #solidworks Antenna Wizardry Simulations @ 3D Experience World [----] Mark Zakhem HW Design Engineer Inovonics When it comes to designing an antenna were going to encounter a plethora of engineering challenges to overcome Antenna Wizardry Simulations @ 3D Experience World [----] Mark Zakhem HW Design Engineer Inovonics When it comes to designing an antenna were going to encounter a plethora of"
TikTok Link 2024-02-26T21:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Replying to @SlainByTheBelle More about #highbeam #lowbeam #brights #headlights #headlamps #fmvss (*actually there is another point for High Beam that has a maximum at [--] down [--] Right/Left) (*actually there is another point for High Beam that has a maximum at [--] down [--] Right/Left)"
TikTok Link 2024-03-09T22:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Oh how I wish this were a rare occurrence ANY change to an optical system makes it an entirely new system even if electrical engineers mechanical engineers manufacturing engineers CTOs VPs of Engineering or CEOs think something is just a little change. Whats worse Ill often get people contesting my simulation work using a rinky-dink prototype that has not [--] but [--] [--] or more () different changes from what I simulated and theyll measure it with a handheld meter which I already told them multiple times was garbage and useless. Repeat after me if youre not an optical engineer yourself then there"
TikTok Link 2024-04-20T19:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"FTCs final rule to ban non-competes nationwide was announced April [--] [----]. The US Chamber of Commerce might still sue to kill the rule so we gotta wait to see if it sticks. If it does thats GREAT news for niche hardware engineers everywhere #noncompete #ftc #noncompeteban #uschamberofcommerce #engineering 😂 meant to say non-competes not NDAs 😂 meant to say non-competes not NDAs"
TikTok Link 2024-04-25T00:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Who else knew #snapchat is developing #hardware now I had no idea they were also trying to get in on the #AR glasses game until today. 😲 #opticalengineering #arvr #augmentedreality SnapchatisinHW SnapchatisinHW"
TikTok Link 2024-05-16T00:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Replying to @Frankiverse Larger overview of some types of non-imaging optical sensors. LiDAR and other time-of-flight sensors can determine distance distance can also be determined without timing using geometry only. Occupancy sensors are triggered when light above a certain threshold starts hitting the sensor. Light curtains are triggered when sensors stop receiving continuous light input. #sensor #sensors #opticalengineering #lidar #occupancysensor #timeofflight #distancemeasurement #optics LikewithOccupancySensors🥷 LikewithOccupancySensors🥷"
TikTok Link 2024-05-17T02:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"An eye on hardware engineering freelancing today - AI is stealing all the VC funding and most engineers at meetups who used to be leads are now either at too small of startups or unemployed. Yikes Time to double down on value-add content creation about our expertise and scanning government contracts. #hardware #engineering #freelancing #freelanceengineer #ai #vc #hardwarestartup #meetups HardwareEngineeringFreelancingToday HardwareEngineeringFreelancingToday"
TikTok Link 2024-05-20T19:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"So this is an #LED flash grenade the government is looking for someone to engineer through an #SBIR contract yeah Would they take a truck #headlamp design #sbir #flash LEDFlashGrenade LEDFlashGrenade"
TikTok Link 2024-05-21T21:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Heading to DC next week to learn more about doing tech work through SBIR awards for government agencies. The Air Force is the component I submitted to for June [----]. Ill let you know in September what company wins it #sbir #engineering #techconnectworld #airforce #dod #highspeedimaging #opticalengineering SBIRProposalProposing SBIRProposalProposing"
TikTok Link 2024-06-15T01:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Replying to @SlainByTheBelle #greenscreen yeah and also kinda no. 😅 In lumens yeah little difference in Watts much bigger difference in warm to cool white light #whiteled #leds #opticalengineering"
TikTok Link 2024-06-30T18:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Industry experience is soooo important especially in the illumination niche of optical engineering. So is YOUR niche expertise whether thats an industry a company size you serve the vendors and materials and products youve gained working knowledge of its all valuable insight that can make you the #1 pick as the #hardwareengineer for the job. #opticalengineering #consulting #freelanceengineer #optics #illumination #leds #lighting #hardwarestartup #manufacturers #skillset Mind-blowingReferral🤯 Mind-blowingReferral🤯"
TikTok Link 2024-07-03T03:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"#stitch with @geld A more in-depth answer on why surgical lamps dont cast a shadow using optical simulations in LightTools If you think optical engineering and optical simulations could help your hardware development project that uses light lets chat Schedule your free 20-minute Zoom consultation with me on SpireStarter.com #surgicallamp #surgicallight #illumination #lighting #ledlights #opticalengineering #optics #lighting #lighttools #opticalsimulation"
TikTok Link 2024-07-17T19:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"How do they project 3D movies in theaters Heres how if its a RealD 3D movie. I got to watch the new Deadpool flick with this technology tonight. Other 3D viewing tech can use other methods but this one uses a polarizer at the projector that alternates the polarization state in coordination with frames meant for right or left eyeballs. Then the polarizing glasses lenses have opposite polarizers on them and only let frames in meant for each eye. #reald3d #3D #3dmovie #deadpool #cinema #movietheater #optics #polarizers #3Dglasses #opticalengineering How does Deadpool 3D Movie Works in the"
TikTok Link 2024-07-27T06:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Replying to @Laughing Scared more on optical sensors #optics #sensors #opticalengineering Metaphysical depiction of the disembodied spirit Metaphysical depiction of the disembodied spirit"
TikTok Link 2024-08-02T15:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Not optical engineering but I think wind turbine blades can count as hardware engineering. #windpower #windturbine #turbine #renewableenergy What does this have to do with optical engineering uhh. No idea. 🤷♀ What does this have to do with optical engineering uhh. No idea. 🤷♀"
TikTok Link 2024-09-09T19:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"When were you nerds gonna tell me San Francisco has a tech week now To anyone whos gone in previous years: do you think its worth traveling for #startup #techweek #sftechweek #sf #hardware #tech #engineering #engineers #sftechweek2024 SF Tech Week [----] SF Tech Week 2024"
TikTok Link 2024-10-03T03:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"SF Tech Week: its happening If you want me to drop by your Bay area office for an in-person optical engineering consultation while Im in town drop me a note #sftechweek #sftechweek2024 #sanfrancisco #startups #laserguns #opticalengineering #hardware #tech Sorry officially its Oct 7-13 SF Tech Week Sorry officially its Oct 7-13 SF Tech Week"
TikTok Link 2024-10-05T03:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Zero Emmission Industries publicly launches their retrofitted hydogen fuel cell speed boat during San Francisco Tech Week October [--] [----]. Ill attempt to stream it here #zei #boat #sftechweek2024 #hydrogenfuelcell Hydgrogen Fuel Cell Speed Boat Hydgrogen Fuel Cell Speed Boat"
TikTok Link 2024-10-07T19:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Loved seeing this new hardware startup product at a #sftechweek event today Chirag Goel is founder and CEO of Tego which makes this kid-shock-free electrical adapter that easily connects your electronics to power with magnets 😍 #tego #tegoplug #sanfrancisco #techweek Chirag Goel Founder of Tego Seen at SF Tech Week TegoPlug.com Chirag Goel Founder of Tego Seen at SF Tech Week TegoPlug.com"
TikTok Link 2024-10-09T20:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Does the car you drive matter for selling engineering services I dont think so with clients that truly direly need your services but just in case lemme rent a Lexus for this time in LA"
TikTok Link 2024-10-13T20:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"How does your website rank on ChatGPTs websearch results Mine looks weird and questionable. #bing #chatgpt #chatgptsearch"
TikTok Link 2024-11-02T03:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Lately Ive been hearing from a lot of engineering teams that assume IES files are the best way to simulate LEDs and optical systems. But thats not the case Heres a rundown of the most common ways to model light sources in ray trace simulations and the pros and cons of each way. #raytrace #opticalengineering #simulations #illumination #iesfile #leds #ledlights #lighting #luminaires #lighttools #photopia #tracepro #lenses #optics Source Modeling in Optical Engineering- Type Ray Traces Source Modeling in Optical Engineering- Type Ray Traces"
TikTok Link 2024-11-15T02:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Using #ChatGPT for annoying parts of #modeling #optical #simulations - like pulling values off a chart of an LED spectral distrubution to put into #lighttools #STEM"
TikTok Link 2025-03-01T20:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Fun fact: If your $3600 spectrometer breaks while still under warranty you may have to pay hundreds of dollars to ship it to Taiwan to have it fixed. 😭 #spectrometer #luxmeter #lux #lighting #opticalengineering My trusty Spectrometer Rainbow Brite just 💩 the bed 🫠 My trusty Spectrometer Rainbow Brite just 💩 the bed 🫠"
TikTok Link 2025-03-06T06:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"its actually a very nice pen. #fedex"
TikTok Link 2025-03-06T16:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Join me for the nerd party that Ill bring you to on Livestream in Texas called Foundation March [--] [----] Pyrotechnics expected. Nay DEMANDED #texas #hardtech #prototown Were STREAMING March [--] [----] Were STREAMING March [--] 2025"
TikTok Link 2025-03-06T23:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"slingshot acquired"
TikTok Link 2025-03-08T00:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This is your last chance NYC. Show me what you GOT I would like to see the baby bots. Is there a hardware development hub growing here Anybody in NY need some optical engineering help while Im around #nytechweek #nytechweek2025 #robotics #hardware #newtech #hardtech #engineering #physicalproductdevelopment"
TikTok Link 2025-05-31T21:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"NY techweek Day [--] recap: lotsa AI talk and lotsa international travelers #techweek #nytechweek #ai #newyork #startups Plus GEESELINGS Plus GEESELINGS"
TikTok Link 2025-06-02T03:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Day [--] June [--] [----] recap of NY Tech Week. #nytechweek #robotics #manufacturing #ai #tech #hardware #industrial #machinevision NY Tech Week Day [--] Recap NY Tech Week Day [--] Recap"
TikTok Link 2025-06-03T04:07Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Ny Tech Week Day [--] Recap #bots #robots and #drones #newlab #newyork #dumbo #navyyard err. oops that was [----] NY Tech Week Day [--] err. oops that was [----] NY Tech Week Day 3"
TikTok Link 2025-06-04T04:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This is why you should attend IN PERSON tech events vs reading about tech news. #engineering #tech #hardware #robotics"
TikTok Link 2025-06-04T15:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"What to where to the intro consultation I provide at Spire Starter DECISIONS DECISIONS #MiraclesCostExtra"
TikTok Link 2025-06-18T01:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Looking at fluorescence with new #swedishfish Glow Ups that are supposed to glow under black light from turmeric extract. #turmeric #fluorescent @Swedish Fish #opticalscience #physics #STEM"
TikTok Link 2025-06-22T04:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Even #bigfoot sometimes needs an optical engineer's help. If you also need a pro to help with the LED part of the electronic widget you're engineering just book your free preliminary 20-minute Zoom consultation on Spire Starter's site now #bigfootvlog #lighting #opticalengineering #yeti #aibigfoot"
TikTok Link 2025-06-28T04:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"And I could see the squirrels and they were merry. #milton #freelance #opticalengineering Made Milton Proud with what I did after escaping Office Space life 🫡 Writing paper for my talk at SPIEs nonimaging conference August 4th Day in the Life: Freelance Optical Engineering Made Milton Proud with what I did after escaping Office Space life 🫡 Writing paper for my talk at SPIEs nonimaging conference August 4th Day in the Life: Freelance Optical Engineering"
TikTok Link 2025-07-01T03:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Im coming for you San Diego and #SPIE s #nonimaging #optics conference August [----] #sandiego #machinevision"
TikTok Link 2025-07-02T07:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Whats the rate you charge for hardware engineering MIRACLES #opticalengineering #freelance #engineering #miracles"
TikTok Link 2025-07-07T19:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Ive never gone golfing but I bet #pickleball is a more fun sport to do while doing tech networking. #opticalengineering #meetups #sandiego #tech"
TikTok Link 2025-07-26T03:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Getting ready for my talk. This is how we do it now. #optics #photonics #opticalengineering #spie Psyching myself up for my talk at SPIE Optics and Photonics today Psyching myself up for my talk at SPIE Optics and Photonics today"
TikTok Link 2025-08-04T17:48Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Tour an imaging lens manufacturer in San Diego with me Commonlands They provide lens assemblies seen in machine vision systems robotics and more. They also test in-house unlike rando lenses you might buy directly from Asia. Learn about how these things are made environmentally tested and quality tested. And congrats Max on your companys #inc500 recognition #imaginglens #lenses #opticalengineering #manufacturing #optics #mtf #machinevision #robotics #cameralens #commonlands"
TikTok Link 2025-08-12T17:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"What do you need to keep in mind when assembling a lens to your camera sensor for a machine vision system There are A LOT of ways this can go wrong so I asked a PRO Max Henkart founder of Commonlands to give us a list of guidelines and best practices for this work. Save for later if you might need this #lens #cameralens #machinevision #camera #opticalengineering #optic #STEM #manufacturing Max Henkart Founder Commonlands.com Lens Focusing and Assembly Best Practices from Max Henkart Commonlands.com Commonlands.com Max Henkart Founder Commonlands.com Lens Focusing and Assembly Best Practices"
TikTok Link 2025-08-20T04:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Many people when determining what a reasonable rate for a freelance hardware engineering expert would be like to take a typical (usually not expert-level) salary for that discipline and divide it out into an hourly rate plus 10-15% for bennies. But thats dumb. Like other pros a lot more than meets the eye goes into being able to do the visible work. #freelance #consultant #hardware #engineering #rates"
TikTok Link 2025-09-06T03:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Illumination for computer vision example projects just got updated on Spire Starters site. Those examples include work for Astrolab - the FLEX lunar rover FarmWises robotic weeding tractor attachment and Kargos pallet-scanning barcode reading tower for warehouses. If your CV or your robots machine vision needs to upgrade their lighting subsystem to improve image quality book an appointment with Erin McDermott on the website #machinevision #computervision #robots #illumination #lighting SpireStarter.com SpireStarter.com"
TikTok Link 2025-09-22T21:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Highly recommend creating a custom map in Google Maps for all the #TechWeek events you sign up for. Heres how thanks #chatgpt And if not that then youll probably want to organize it some other way cuz otherwise its seriously a hot mess of individual Luma and Partiful sign ups. #sftechweek Custom Google Map for Tech Week Custom Google Map for Tech Week"
TikTok Link 2025-09-28T21:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Drone show San Francisco Tech week live stream"
TikTok Link 2025-10-09T02:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@DIO Inteligencia at @websummitrio [----] This company is doing AI second opinions of dental xrays to find more defects and better inform patients about their dental health instead of relying solely on their [--] dentists opinion. Most fascinating to me was the advantage this Brazilian company and other Brazilian companies have over companies in the USA because Brazilian companies arent hampered by annoying patient privacy laws. This additional access to medical data and images needed to train AI in Brazil makes for a compelling case for similar companies to partner with Brazilian tech orgs @Sorry"
TikTok Link 2023-06-01T20:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"#ledlights #lumen #watts"
TikTok Link 2022-01-14T05:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"One of the hardest parts about #optical #engineering is not losing your 💩 when prototypes arrive Will it be exactly how you designed it or will you get blamed for a #manufacturing error til you root cause analysis that sucker ONLY TIME WILL TELL You remaining calm when the prototype part you designed arrives from the factory You remaining calm when the prototype part you designed arrives from the factory"
TikTok Link 2022-11-12T05:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Acousto-optics are a thing At Photonics West during the TikTok Live Michael Hillier of ISOMET was kind enough to teach us all about the crystals they grow and how RF signals are used to cause disturbances in that crystal to diffract and redirect laser beams very precisely to different locations farther away. #photonics #optics #lasers #photonicswest #isomet #acoustooptics Michael Hillier Managing Director ISOMET (UK) ISOMET from the Photonics West Livestream Michael Hillier Managing Director ISOMET (UK) ISOMET from the Photonics West Livestream"
TikTok Link 2023-02-10T18:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Web Summit Rio [----] - your virtual walkthrough experience During a livestream this day we hunted for the few hardware startups scattered amongst the rows of startup stands. They dont have booths here. In fact whenever I used the term booth in Brazil about this event no one knew what I was talking about. Now I see why Startups were crammed next to eachother at a tall plywood table. No chairs and really only enough space to comfortably fit a laptop and brochures if theyd brought any. Although I didnt see any startups that brought content to pass out or even business cards Maybe next year they"
TikTok Link 2023-05-04T12:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"#Inverted #greenscreen Blue light hazard laser safety and exposure to all kinds of light especially at events like this Bored Ape Yacht Club event that just made the news are no joke Heres a little about how #illumination pros categorize and measure risks associated with blue light exposure. #bluelighthazard #boredape #photokeratitis #boredapeyachtclub"
TikTok Link 2023-11-06T23:32Z [----] followers, 22.7K engagements
"Synopsys to acquire Ansys - will your #hardware #engineering #software be affected and is it possible the lack of competition put your job/business/freelance engineering in jeapordy In optical engineering were worried about [--] company owning both #speos and #lighttools and both #zemax and #codev . Is your software part of the takeover #antitrust #ftc #ansys #synopsys Synopsys/Ansys Antitrust Worries Synopsys/Ansys Antitrust Worries"
TikTok Link 2024-01-17T18:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Engineering News: Keysight to acquire Synopsys Optical stuff. Probably but not for sure that this is to avoid anitrust disputes that would be getting in the way if Synopsys plans to acquire Ansys. #synopsys #ansys #keysight #opticalengineering #optics #lighttools #zemax #codev #lucidshape #simulations #engineering #hardwaee #illumination #lighting"
TikTok Link 2024-09-20T16:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"But actually maybe it could be a UV bulb at the bored ape yacht club event Looks like something similar happened before and also IN HONG KONG no less #boredapeyachtclub #photokeratitis #uvlamp #uv #hongkong"
TikTok Link 2023-11-08T01:47Z [--] followers, 322.9K engagements
"More Synopsys Ansys acquisition news. Reply from #doj and will the deal not really be finalized until [----] possibly We wont hear if there are investigations going on between now and then so if youre concerned about this takeover for your business or career write to the DOJ and FTC to let them know your perspective Engineering software is a complicated tool to understand for those who dont use it in their jobs. #engineering #software #ftc #ansys #synopsys #merger #acquisition DOJ Email Regarding Synopsys/Ansys DOJ Email Regarding Synopsys/Ansys"
TikTok Link 2024-01-23T03:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"#stitch with @Eviba Carter sigh more content on red light therapy products fraught with inaccuracies. Average irradiance is a terrible way to quantify products. Peak irradiance is better but I agree; it should come with the added information that it is a peak measurement and the locations of those peaks. In any case EVERYONE please everyone STOP USING hand held lux/spectrometer/irradiance meters to base anything on at all. These are almost rarely used in optical science. (Total power meters are but thats a completely different thing.) #opticalscience #redlight #redlightmask #irradiance"
TikTok Link 2024-06-04T23:14Z [--] followers, 65.2K engagements
"Ive been getting questions about whether Keysight went through with the acquisition yet and it is finally Officially Done Synopsys spun off their Code V LightTools LucidShape and RSoft optical and photonic simulation software so it could avoid a monopoly on these kinds of tools. When acquiring Ansys Synopsys will pick up the main software competitors: Zemax and Speos. #ansys #synopsys #lighttools #speos #opticalengineering Keysight (finally) Acquires Synopsys Optical Solutions Group Keysight (finally) Acquires Synopsys Optical Solutions Group"
TikTok Link 2025-10-20T17:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"#engineer #medicaldevice #manufacturing #physics"
TikTok Link 2021-05-19T17:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"#medicaldevice #development #engineering #management"
TikTok Link 2021-05-19T17:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"#stitch with @rushinglabs #branding #tech #engineering #optics #illumination #oddengineer #hardware"
TikTok Link 2022-02-24T00:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Odd Engineer Podcast ep. [--] with Will Fischer from Voxdale in #berlin #robots #liquor #machinevision #mechanicalengineering"
TikTok Link 2022-03-02T00:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Brand yourself with specific technologies when youre a #freelance #engineer working in #hardware"
TikTok Link 2022-03-08T20:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Order matters in physical product development yo #pemdas #engineering #manufacturing"
TikTok Link 2022-07-25T22:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Optical engineers are gonna have their favorite tools Ive been spoiled by using Herms Synopsys LightTools for illumination design and Cannot go back Zemax on the other hand is an imaging optic dev go-to. #optics #opticalengineering the OPTICAL ENGINEERING community 😜 what small feature about them divides the OPTICAL ENGINEERING community 😜 what small feature about them divides"
TikTok Link 2022-08-01T20:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Replying to @greatgastly #Inverted Yeahhh WHAT IF I HAD lied My concerns with this development for manufacturing SNAFU were not so much about safety. *can meet new [---] lumen minimum Thats why I asked the director of R&D if he REALLY wanted me to write the false report. Because no Even if youre a scoundrel it didnt make sense. 😄 *can meet new [---] lumen minimum Thats why I asked the director of R&D if he REALLY wanted me to write the false report. Because no Even if youre a scoundrel it didnt make sense. 😄"
TikTok Link 2022-09-28T23:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Did you know there are entire companies that build custom machine vision systems - system integrators - using other companies products Thats a whole sector Xyntek is one of them. #machinevision #systemintegrator #visionshow Xyntek at the [--] Vision Show Ryan Flanagan Meet a machine vision integrator SCARA = Selective Compliance Assembly/Articulated Robot Arm Xyntek at the [--] Vision Show Ryan Flanagan Meet a machine vision integrator SCARA = Selective Compliance Assembly/Articulated Robot Arm"
TikTok Link 2022-10-26T15:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Replying to @spirestarter heres what a spectrometer is used for when you dont have a $250k + #goniophotometer on hand #goni #lighting #hardwaredevelopment + I can measure the spectrum of purple streetlights next time I see one + I can measure the spectrum of purple streetlights next time I see one"
TikTok Link 2022-12-25T00:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Replying to @devylcakes Doge card update: success The nerds got it. 🤓 #engineeringhumor #hardware #vpengineering #illumination #ledlights"
TikTok Link 2023-01-28T21:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Julius Muschaweck has a colorimetry course you can still register for at photonics west on Feb [--] #colorimetry #photonicswest"
TikTok Link 2023-01-31T23:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Do you have a femtosecond #photonicswest #optics #photonics"
TikTok Link 2023-02-01T00:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Come to the Photonics West exhibition live stream #photonicswest LiveStreaming Photonics West Now LiveStreaming Photonics West Now"
TikTok Link 2023-02-01T21:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"It was so nice meeting Michelle Henderson at Abrisa Technologies after she connected with me on LinkedIn and invited me to her booth at Photonics West [----] Abrisa does a whole bunch of different types of optical coatings right in California USA. #opticalengineering #coatings #thinfilm #optics #photonicswest Michelle Henderson Optical Coatings Sales Mgr/Eng at Abrisa Technologies From Photonics West [----] Livestream Michelle Henderson Optical Coatings Sales Mgr/Eng at Abrisa Technologies From Photonics West [----] Livestream"
TikTok Link 2023-02-08T17:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Patrick Le Houillier spills the beans on the upcoming release update of Synopsys #LightTools a non-sequential ray tracing program geared for illumination design slated for March [----] which will include: interoperability with CODE V cut scenes for more easily looking at cross-sections of geometry in your optical ray trace ability to trace coherent light. aka LASERS #lasers #codev #opticalengineering #illumination #synopsys #cad @moxymized Patrick Le Houillier Synopsys Part 2: LightTools Demo - Photonics West Livestream Patrick Le Houillier Synopsys Part 2: LightTools Demo - Photonics West"
TikTok Link 2023-02-18T19:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Introduction video practice for the refresh of SpireStarter.com Talking about optical engineering illumination machine vision lasers high-volume manufacturing and Spire Starters side project: Odd Engineer where you can find hard-to-find hardware engineering consultants of a bunch of disciplines #leds #opticalengineering #consultant #nasa #hardware #Inverted #greenscreen"
TikTok Link 2023-02-28T20:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"ITS HAPPENING Were going to Brazil to meet with other tech nerds with CEO of @circuitlaunch and @mechlabs.ai Alex Dantas who will also be speaking at @websummit and other places April [--] - May [--] [----] #circuitlaunch #oakland #riodejaneiro #websummit #brazil #technews #hardwaredevelopment ITS HAPPENING Tech Tour in Brazil + Web Summit Time for a New Stamp 😍 ITS HAPPENING Tech Tour in Brazil + Web Summit Time for a New Stamp 😍"
TikTok Link 2023-03-26T22:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Web Summit Rio highlights coming soon. Been harder than hell to do video production work here in Brazil #websummitrio #startups Web Summit Highlights coming soon Web Summit Highlights coming soon"
TikTok Link 2023-05-09T17:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Jenney Loper of Zebulon Solutions gives us a free pro tip on what she sees as a problem with turning this #illumination and #opticalengineering #art combo project being built with @shnaz into a #manufactured good. Their company specializes in making products manufacturing-ready and Jenney is an operations expert. #manufacturing #lasers ZebulonSolutions.com Manufacturing Guidance from Jenney Loper about Optics+Art Project w/@Shnaz ZebulonSolutions.com Manufacturing Guidance from Jenney Loper about Optics+Art Project w/@Shnaz"
TikTok Link 2023-05-25T21:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Wheres my computer nerds at This has been an exasporating 😫 and expensive 💸 ride with @GIGABYTEs RMA procedure. Spent $100 to have a pc repair guy stick in a working graphics card to make sure it was only the graphics card that was jacked per Gigabyte tech support then spent about $150 for shipping to get the RMA and back and packaging. Now I still dont have a PC I can work on and the card is even worse than before. Would you try for RMA a second time Or just buy a new card from somewhere else I have an #nvidia #geforce #rtx #3070 but it has [--] display ports which is non-standard so it"
TikTok Link 2023-06-16T05:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"BaiRBIE.me built by RVNWAY is hilariously awesome. Its like an AI doll filter they built for funsies parody-ing #barbie because even the sw nerds got swept up in Barbie fever it seems. 🤣 Well done Shirley Im impressed as ever. #ai #filter #barbiefilter"
TikTok Link 2023-07-25T21:08Z [----] followers, 16.8K engagements
"Part 1: LED datasheets. Color temperature and what do those CCT values mean What is cool white What is warm white #leds #ledlighting #led #datasheets #opticalengineering #STEM #lighting #optics #kelvin #cct Part [--] Explaining LED Datasheets Part [--] Explaining LED Datasheets"
TikTok Link 2023-08-06T19:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Replying to @Spire Starter - HW Engineering LED datasheets Part 5: Beam Angle FWHM Lambertian Distributions flux forward voltage forward current maximum temperature and more data about LEDs found in their datasheets #leds #ledlights #datasheets #electronics #STEM #opticalengineering #optics #lightingdesign Part 5: LED Datasheets Part 5: LED Datasheets"
TikTok Link 2023-08-09T23:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Replying to @SlainByTheBelle What defines a point source versus an extended source Theyre all extended sources cuz point sources arent real. Just like a #sphericalcow #optics #STEM #lights #LED #pointsource (although a lot of people who say that really think a point source is a real life thing 🙄) (although a lot of people who say that really think a point source is a real life thing 🙄)"
TikTok Link 2023-08-23T00:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"#Osram #rayfiles why do they sometimes give separate blue and yellow ray files to model a white LED Because rays that come out at different angles will have different colors If colors arent separated in your model you cant see that this is true. or fix problems that this fact causes To discuss your #illumination or other non-imaging optic design book your free preliminary [--] minute Zoom consultation with Erin on SpireStarter.com #led #ledlights #electronicsengineering"
TikTok Link 2023-08-31T21:49Z [----] followers, 13.4K engagements
"@Kettering University did not prepare me for men openly crying in the workplace over engineering challenges. #engineering #appliedphysics #ketteringuniversity"
TikTok Link 2023-09-16T20:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I think this counts as Optical Science Sun dogs appear to the right and/or left of the sun and sometimes appear simultaneously with sun halos which form a rainbow-y ring all the way around the sun. Sun dogs happen when the sun is low in the sky but you wont see them everyday #sundog #sunhalo #optics #opticalscience sun dogs are formed by sunlight refracting and dispersing thru a layer of ice crystals in the atmosphere The inside curve of sun dogs and sun hallows are red instead of blue as seen with the brightest band of a rainbow sun dogs are formed by sunlight refracting and dispersing thru"
TikTok Link 2023-09-19T15:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Putting poor grad students to work as sales engineers for my #opticalengineering services 😊 OddEngineer.com SpireStarter.com OddEngineer.com SpireStarter.com"
TikTok Link 2023-10-04T17:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"My tips to hardware engineers or other engineers in physical product development about to get laid off or worried about job stability. Build Your Brand YO #hardware #engineers #opticalengineering #mechanicalengineering #electricalengineering #laidoff #freelance #greenscreen Advice to HW Engineers Expecting the AXE Advice to HW Engineers Expecting the AXE"
TikTok Link 2023-10-11T14:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Submit your physical product development GONE WRONG/SNAFU stories for consideration to be put in the Book of Stories on OddEngineer.com Deadline: October [--] [----] #engineering #hardware #snafu #manufacturing #prototyping"
TikTok Link 2023-10-25T02:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Learning optical simulation software programs are not easy and you shouldnt feel bad if its overwhelming when you start I use #LightTools Which I thought was pretty easy compared to #ASAP which was script-based but even PhDs in optical science can be intimidated by learning new #simulation #software for #optics #greenscreen"
TikTok Link 2023-11-09T03:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"5 Pro Tips for #hardware #startup #founders . If you need help with the subsystem of your widget that uses an #LED or other illumination or non-imaging sensor you can consult with me on SpireStarter.com Need a different type of hardware engineering pro Directly contact other experts of different disciplines and specialties on OddEngineer.com [--] Pro Tips for Hardware Startup Founders [--] Pro Tips for Hardware Startup Founders"
TikTok Link 2023-11-20T23:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Applying for CES digital content creator media pass registration. HALP. What do you want #ces2024 #ces #electronics #hardware #tech"
TikTok Link 2023-12-21T22:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Unistellar showed off their #telescope for dummies (new amateurs) 😉 that anyone can use at CES [----] We saw ##jupiterand even a ##galaxyin ##lasvegaswhich is probably the worst city in the world for astronomy. ##ces2024##ces##Astronomy Io Europa Ganymede and Callisto Unistellar at CES [----] Its gonna find Jupiter center it Captured on the app: Io Europa Ganymede and Callisto Unistellar at CES [----] Its gonna find Jupiter center it Captured on the app:"
TikTok Link 2024-01-10T18:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"QR codes do not work in video content. Period Thank you #ces"
TikTok Link 2024-01-11T02:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Kargo at Yazaki Booth at CES [----] (theyre ACES) Kargo at Yazaki Booth at CES [----] (theyre ACES) Kargo at Yazaki Booth at CES [----] (theyre ACES)"
TikTok Link 2024-01-11T23:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Olympian Motors at #ces2024 showed us that #ev s dont have to be ugly and character-less They plan to start shipping their Model [--] within a few months and theyre surprisingly based in Brooklyn NY of all places. #ces #electricvehicle #vwbug #jamesbond #hardware #tech #startup #brooklyn Olympian Motors at CES [----] Olympian Motors at CES 2024"
TikTok Link 2024-01-13T20:39Z [----] followers, 187K engagements
"Replying to @Spire Starter - HW Engineering Heres my letter to the #FTC regarding #opticalengineering software involved in the #synopsys takeover of #ansys If youre wondering what to put in a letter to the FTC regarding Synopsys/Ansys deal heres mine If youre wondering what to put in a letter to the FTC regarding Synopsys/Ansys deal heres mine"
TikTok Link 2024-01-17T21:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"What are #antitrust #violations and how might they be involved in the #Synopsys acquisition of #Ansys #freemarket #engineering #hardware #economics #monopoly"
TikTok Link 2024-01-21T23:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hardware Startups at #EurekaPark at #CES2024 check out @leobotics.pro 's huge catelog of bots Chat 3D's text to AI generated 3D assets Meredot wireless charging MOBINN's delivery bot that climbs stairs easy peasy ARTWA's sewer navigating bot Wololow's Kickstarter started UFO lamps Chef AI's autonomous air fryer AND dancing skillz Charlie & Greta the UV-free sanitizing dog bed using visible light and @calmstone.us 's biofeedback device for chilling the F out. Sorry to all for any audio syncing issues editing this janky livestream footage was a GIGANTIC PITA"
TikTok Link 2024-01-24T03:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Domenic Guinta demonstrates how he uses a mini desktop CNC from Tormach to teach his students. This is the xsTECH Router shown at 3D Expeeience World this year. #3dexperienceworld2024 #3dexperience #machining #woodworking #STEM #Tech #mechanicalengineering #dassault Oooooo 🤩 Finished Examples: Domenic Guinta Tormach Oooooo 🤩 Finished Examples: Domenic Guinta Tormach"
TikTok Link 2024-02-12T03:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"It was so great to meet the passionate founders of XOTO Inc including Clarence Harrison seen here whose day job at Raytheon was supportive in letting him out for the week to attend #3dexperienceworld in Dallas this year. Their founders edition self-stabilizing electric scooter is available for order now at XOTOinc.com for $7495.00. Good luck XOTO #electricscooter #ev #solidworks #3dexperienceworld2024 #electricbike #selfstabilizing #selfstabilising #hardwarestartup XOTO at 3D Experience World [----] XOTOinc.com Clarence Harrison COO @ XOTO XOTO at 3D Experience World [----] XOTOinc.com Clarence"
TikTok Link 2024-02-19T17:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"#stitch with @Spire Starter - HW Engineering Oh to be as skilled at investing as #nancypelosi Anyways wtg #nvda #nvidia #stonks 2/22/24 NVDA Update 2/22/24 NVDA Update"
TikTok Link 2024-02-23T00:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The #solareclipseglasses Ill be using are from Soluna and I got them from Amazon directly from the Soluna store. Make sure whatever brand you use was tested by a 3rd party lab to an ISO standard. This one actually showed the full report for ISO 12311:2013(E). Also make sure youre getting glasses directly from the manufacturer that had them measured and not a reseller that might be selling you counterfeit goods #april8 #solareclipse #eclipse Solar Eclipse Glasses Solar Eclipse Glasses"
TikTok Link 2024-03-17T00:18Z [----] followers, 21.7K engagements
"If there are [--] damn good reasons to go to a place at the same time chances are high that I find a way there. Even though Im soo so tired. 🥲 DeviceTalks Boston centered around MedTech and the Robotics Summit and Expo are happening in the same place and time May 1-2 [----] at the #bostonconventioncenter in #Boston It also helps that I like Boston a lot. 😍 #medtech #robotics #roboticssummit #devicetalks SpireStarter.com boston.devicetalks.com RoboticsSummit.com SpireStarter.com boston.devicetalks.com RoboticsSummit.com"
TikTok Link 2024-04-24T18:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"#Daifuku at Automate [----] in Chicago had all the killjoy warning signs on its bots 😅 #automate #automate2024 Daifukuat Automate2024 Daifukuat Automate2024"
TikTok Link 2024-05-08T20:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Much love to my former coworkers at Leuze especially the optical engineers in Germany whom Ive gotten to hang out with several times since then. ❤ Leuze had a great demo of a non-imaging sensor at Automate [----] in Chicago which was a distance measurement sensor. Non-imaging means there isnt a camera/telescope/micoscope involved where an image is created. It still detects light on a sensor but in a different way. These are the types of optical sensors I help companies engineer at my own company now SpireStarter.com #sensors #opticalengineering #nonimaging #optics Target:"
TikTok Link 2024-05-16T18:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Capability Statements - another weird thing specific to government contracting conferences. #sbir #engineering #jobsinengineering #capabilitystatement CapabilityStatementsforGovtContracting CapabilityStatementsforGovtContracting"
TikTok Link 2024-06-15T19:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Ray files in optical simulations for the nerds and a new Spire Starter client Ray files are super important for optical simulations of illumination systems. This can be overlooked when hardware startups buy a BAZILLION cheapo LEDs for their device but havent done the optical design work yet. Oops. And then theyre trapped. Lumens or Watts of light that that LED or other light source you have a ray file for can be changed on the fly in the simulation. This makes it easy to see what results we get from different drive currents or junction temperatures. It can also be useful in root cause"
TikTok Link 2024-06-29T20:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Brainstorming content ideas as an engineer who wants to build their brand can be challenging when you first start. The most obvious topics are confidential But with a little practice and thinking coming up with general topics becomes easy. General information also tends to be more useful to a wide audience too Bonus For more info on brand building see the book for sale in the store on SpireStarter.com: Freelancers Framework Guidebook 1: Building Brand by Erin McDermott #engineering #content #brandbuilding #consulting #opticalengineering #hardwareengineer"
TikTok Link 2024-07-10T16:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"LiquidWire.com makes stretchable wires that you can add to the wearable youre developing giving you feedback on movement among other things As you move the resistance value of the wires change because they change thickness. That resistance value is transmitted back to the device running your application so you can then correlate it to specific movements. #wearables #electronics #electricalengineering #gaming #medical #STEM #hardware #sftechweek Cade Johnson Mechanical Engineer Liquid Wire LiquidWire.com Cade Johnson Mechanical Engineer Liquid Wire LiquidWire.com"
TikTok Link 2024-10-11T16:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Before you ask - I was filming in my car cuz my Airbnb doesnt allow it. Im not sure if they just meant spicy filming but either way playing it safe. 😂 If you need a highly experienced optical engineer to help you with your system that involves an LED or other light source get in touch Im also happy to train your engineers. Im not afraid of competition. There really arent enough of us non-imaging experts out there. #opticalengineering #TWENTYYEARS #optics #hardware #startups #sftechweek #spirestarter Hi my name is Erin and Im Old and started working in R&D of Optics and Photonics [--] YEARS AGO"
TikTok Link 2024-10-14T00:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Spire Starter helps turn your dark fantasy HORRORSHOW into a light fantasy success when the illumination part of your hardware device doesnt work. Dont try to get your mechanical engineer or electrical engineer or even your optical engineer who doesnt specialize in illumination to engineer it Go with Erin who is an optical engineer with extensive illumination and other non-imaging optics expertise. #darkfantasyai #darkfantasy #illumination #opticalengineering #spirestarter #erinmcdermott #optics #led #ledlights #lenses #reflectors #lightpipe #diffusers If your light fantasy is to get the"
TikTok Link 2024-11-24T07:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Geeks vs nerds at #comiccon in San Diego. Respectfully Dont get us confused. Im an optical engineer yo that puts me in Nerd territory. #nerd #geek ARE GEEKS ARE GEEKS"
TikTok Link 2025-07-24T23:54Z [----] followers, 37.5K engagements
"Look what I found at SF Tech Week @PlaiPinHq #labubu #ai #tomagotchi #sftechweek"
TikTok Link 2025-10-07T03:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"#ai is not coming for all human jobs everywhere. Dont freak out. Its just technology advancement just like weve seen forever and ever. Just like during the #industrialrevolution . Yeah disruption happens and yeah its happening at a faster pace but the methods well use to adapt are largely the same. #jobs #unemployment"
TikTok Link 2025-10-29T01:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Storytime from [----] when I interviewed for an aerospace optical engineering position which I turned down. Also update on Astrolabs FLIP lunar rover headlamp design going to the south pole of the moon end of this year or beginning of next year. 🚀 ##aerospace##lunarrover##jobinterview##engineering#greenscreen"
TikTok Link 2025-10-31T04:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Giving the Asus ProArt P16 laptop a whirl. This one is the H7606WP with 64GB RAM and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX [----] graphics card. Needed something with 1.) lotsa RAM and 2.) great screen color quality for doing work designing and simulating illumination systems with ray tracing software like LightTools or Speos. #asus #opticalsimulations #raytracing #proart #laptop"
TikTok Link 2025-11-01T01:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"New Zoom consultation booking option Only $25k for [--] minutes of Erins time 🤣🤣🤣 - OR - book the always-free introductory meeting where we discuss how an optical engineering contract could help your illumination / lighting / light pipe / non-imaging sensor subsystem/ IR sensor / LED application or similar. #optics #illumination #consultation #engineering #opticalengineering Guy on Twitter asks for $15k/hr consulting fee SpireStarter.com Guy on Twitter asks for $15k/hr consulting fee SpireStarter.com"
TikTok Link 2025-11-05T04:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"iphone [--] pro max catching auroras in the US on November [--] [----] The app I mention is called My Aurora Forecast & Alerts. #northernlights #aurora #auroraborealis #iphone17promax"
TikTok Link 2025-11-12T02:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"To make sure your optics have crystal clear transmission just like the waters on a beach in the Bahamas A: use manufacturers who specialize in producing optics plus B: optical-grade polycarbonates acrylics glasses or whatever the optical design calls for. Otherwise youll likely get 💩 in it making it perform like a totally different thing Much like the murky waters of Lake Ontario. #optics #illumination #opticalengineering #bahamas #transmittance"
TikTok Link 2025-12-04T04:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"When the hw team gives me all the electric power I need for the LEDs I feel like this. #opticalengineering #hardware #engineering #productdevelopment Me: how much power can I get for my LEDs HW Team: whatever you need Me: how much power can I get for my LEDs HW Team: whatever you need"
TikTok Link 2025-12-12T01:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"What would you use an AI that can key you into your or someone elses emotions more accurately than when words alone are analyzed Catch a cheating significant other or a lying job candidate Easily pick out and summarize what features that client prospect was most interested in Teach your autistic self to better pick up on emotions Use it as a coach to more effectively hit on and pull hotties Would you want to incorporate it into your current chat companion so it gets you better It also works as a traditional meeting notetaker and you can question the AI about the meeting afterward. You can try"
TikTok Link 2025-12-12T21:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Bad news: If optical engineering is not your thing youll probably not be able to completely describe the extents of your optics issues. Good news: a quick check by an optical engineering expert can often reveal things you missed In this case just looking at the materials themselves with a hazy plastic cover lense attached to luminaires that are meant to allow as much light through as possible its a safe bet that clearer material will boost optical efficiency. #opticalengineering #ledlight #luminaires #STEM #plasticmanufacturing"
TikTok Link 2025-12-14T00:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Whats your agency level Do you tend to take initiative and find ways to succeed even if they are unconventional Or do you wait for someone to tell you how to take every action and then remind you when youve failed to complete things on time High agency is one of the top things you need to genuinely ask yourself if you have if you want to start a business like an engineering consultancy. (The other is what VALUE do you provide your clients.) #engineering #agency #personality test is out of [--] testyouragency.com test is out of [--] testyouragency.com"
TikTok Link 2025-12-21T06:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Optical Engineering: #careertips"
TikTok Link 2022-06-03T16:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"TechConnect is holding an annual conference in DC with an emphasis on government contracting. #sbir #sttr #techconnect #daf #airforce TechConnect2024inDC TechConnect2024inDC"
TikTok Link 2024-06-19T16:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Spire Starter swag imbedded in the ad to show prospective clients that were never gonna let them down. QR CODE is also available as a mug on the store on our site. ☕ #rickroll #opticalengineering"
TikTok Link 2025-12-18T19:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Reply to @kaiyataylor91 #headlamps #opticalengineering #headlights"
TikTok Link 2022-02-09T18:51Z [----] followers, 131.5K engagements
"ooooh #technology #sanjose #airport"
TikTok Link 2022-07-04T16:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"How are optical filters used in #machinevision Stephen from Omega Optical explains why and where they create custom filters at The Vision Show [----] in Boston #optical #filters #opticalengineering #robotics OMEGA OPTICAL at the Vision Show [----] Stephen Washkevick Scott Cohen *sorry Scott I had a mental short 🫢 OMEGA OPTICAL at the Vision Show [----] Stephen Washkevick Scott Cohen *sorry Scott I had a mental short 🫢"
TikTok Link 2022-10-18T20:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"So like is this still cool or nah #engineering #prototypes #engineeringhumor"
TikTok Link 2022-10-30T03:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Replying to @therealr888 But Have You Sampled Our Fine Selection of #HARDWARE ENGINEERS 🛠🔥 #engineers #sf"
TikTok Link 2022-12-02T06:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Replying to @spirestarter #greenscreen Part [--] about the hydrogen fuel cell craze and new energy technologies. #hydrogenfuelcell #energy #research #betamax #vhs #casettetape"
TikTok Link 2022-12-26T02:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"#photonicsWest is finally here While I do sometimes cover stuff about bots and other hardware things I mainly provide optical engineering for illumination designs. So these are MY PEOPLE Send me a note if you want me to stop by your booth whether just to say hi or to promote with some video coverage 😍 #opticalengineering #illumination #lighting #photonicswest2023 Optics and Photonics nerds UNITE SpireStarter.com Optics and Photonics nerds UNITE SpireStarter.com"
TikTok Link 2023-01-30T22:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I was so happy to catch this on a TikTok live One of many moments last week when people surprised me by stopping me in the aisles of #photonicswest2023 I loved that I could share in the joy of Chriss triumphant week of both being conferred as an #spie fellow AND getting his patent granted. Congrats Chris You can email him at chris_optics@yahoo Yes yahoo. If it aint broke dont fix it. #opticalengineering #optics #imaging #nonimaging Candid Camera moment from the Photonics West Live 🤗 Christopher Cotton Optical System Design Engineer ASE Sailing Candid Camera moment from the Photonics West"
TikTok Link 2023-02-07T04:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"At Photonics West during the livestream @moxymized Gave us a bunch of awesome demos of updates to illumination design tools from Synopsys. This is part [--] where Patrick shows how the Mini-Diff BRDF/BTDF measurement device works and integrates with LightTools their non-sequential ray tracing program made for designing optimizing and troubleshooting illumination. Its also what I use at Spire Starter More in Part [--] will show upcoming new features in LightTools slated to be released in March 🤗 #lighttools #synopsys #photonicswest #raytracing From Photonics West Livestream Patrick Le Houillier of"
TikTok Link 2023-02-13T16:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The #1 most common mistake I see with hardware teams trying to incorporate an #LED lit-effect like a light guide leading edge light pipe or similar - without talking to an optical engineer who specializes in illumination is - leaving enough space for the optical system Space between components is sometimes the best lever to turn in an engineering design so dont freeze your design before figuring out your illumination. You might be throwing away the key to a future headache You can book a free 20-minute consultation on our site at the beginning of your dev to make sure you dont shoot yourself"
TikTok Link 2023-06-08T19:30Z [----] followers, 63.8K engagements
"Getting contacted on #linkedin about being featured on Advancements a tv show about #technology with Ted Danson and wondering if its a scam Well it doesnt appear to be a scam but its not free publicity either. #advancements #teddanson"
TikTok Link 2023-11-09T21:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"#CES tips and parties Whats on your #ces2024 itinerary Did you score a press pass as a digital content creator If not you can watch a couple earlier videos on what the process was like for me using Spire Starter. #presspass #hardware #party"
TikTok Link 2023-12-24T03:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"TidyCal is a great dealon @AppSumo right now that I highly recommend you check out if youre a freelance hardware engineer like me. Right now its only a one time fee $29 and then you can offer both free and paid consulting appointments forever. This is NOT an ad this is seriously just that important for what we do. #freelance #hardware #engineering #calendly #booklikeaboss #bookingsoftware #appsumo #tidycal #greenscreen Offer a Paid Appointment Calendar TidyCal on AppSumo.com TidyCal on AppSumo Offer a Paid Appointment Calendar TidyCal on AppSumo.com TidyCal on AppSumo"
TikTok Link 2024-03-01T05:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Sharing how I got the contract ar Astrolab to design the FLIP lunar rovers illumination optics. No I never submitted a resume to a database. #STEM #jobs #tech #engineeringjobs #opticalengineer #nasa #illumination #jobsearch #hr #hiringmanager How to Land an Engineering job 💩I meant to say FLEX Dammit meant to say FLEX again How to Land an Engineering job 💩I meant to say FLEX Dammit meant to say FLEX again"
TikTok Link 2025-02-09T05:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The first rule of optical engineering is we dont touch the optical surfaces. BUT if you do get a grubby thumb print on there heres a better way to remove it compared to rubbing it on your shirt - First Contact Polymer from Photonic Cleaning Technologies. Thanks for explaining this magic goo to us at SPIEs Optics and Photonics Expo [----] #optics #lens #lenscleaning #reflectors #optical #spie #expo PhotonicCleaning.coms awesome red goop at the SPIE expo PhotonicCleaning.coms awesome red goop at the SPIE expo"
TikTok Link 2025-08-09T20:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Fun fact: solar collector technology was the thing that gave rise to the term nonimaging optics which today also includes illumination optics and nonimaging sensor optics. #opticalengineering #optics #nonimaging #solarpanels #solar #walmart #stem Fun fact: solar collecting tech was the original nonimaging optic Fun fact: solar collecting tech was the original nonimaging optic"
TikTok Link 2025-08-12T02:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"#stitch with @Spire Starter - HW Engineering lol does Dubai need some optical engineering"
TikTok Link 2025-11-05T05:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"When a client tries to create an optical simulation with zero experience it doesnt go well. Even engineering managers often think of optical simulations as just calculators and that a tiny bit of self-teaching and reading a quick-start guide is all thats needed to be competent in the art. But nothing could be farther from the truth. It can take years to get up to speed with a software enough to be able to use it on your own without an expert looking over your shoulder. Seemingly not-a-big deal mistakes misunderstandings and omissions frequently lead to garbage simulation output. Its very easy"
TikTok Link 2025-11-14T07:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The crazy overall development timeline Astrolab came to me with to make custom optics to work with their chunky space-qualified LED array left less than [--] weeks of optical design time possible. Its now built and ready to blast off on their FLIP lunar terrain vehicle headed for the south pole of the moon 🌓 woohoo #ltv #nasa #flip #lunarrover #astrolab Its very important you accept the challenge. Cuz itll be cool AF In your 40s Astrolab will ask your company Spire Starter to design their FLIP LTVs headlamp on an insanely condensed timeline Its very important you accept the challenge. Cuz itll"
TikTok Link 2025-12-07T11:12Z [----] followers, 17.5K engagements
"Who wants to be a walking billboard for my company Spire Starer Err I mean get some swag #opticalengineering #hardware #engineering #productdevelopment"
TikTok Link 2025-12-09T02:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Gotta make sure one of my top hardware engineering tools - THE SNIPPING TOOL - is fully functional on my new Asus P16 laptop. And that requires a sylus with the latest Microsoft Pen Protocol (MOP). I went ahead and purchased an Asus stylus to be extra sure it would work - the Asus Pen [---] SA203H and no compatibility issues so far B&H Photo had the cheapest price for this model if youre also in the market for a new stylus. @ASUS North America #p16 #engineering #hardwareengineering #CAD #opticalengineering Hey kids this is called CURSIVE Hey kids this is called CURSIVE"
TikTok Link 2025-12-13T06:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The CIE Chromaticity canvas print came in And its not too shabby looking. This is an aesthetic representation of the CIE [----] [--] data meant for educational purposes - not for engineering or calibration use Its great for understanding wavelengths color mixing and how the different color temperatures (CCT) of white light along the black body/Planckian locus are made. Not available right now for others to pick up but let me know if youd want one: if there is enough interest Ill make it available to purchase. #ledlight #cct #chromaticitydiagram #cie #wavelengths"
TikTok Link 2026-01-12T18:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"NASA is throwing a party for human presence [--] years continuously aboard the ISS and IM CRASHING IT Mo-Fos #nasa #iss #nasaisswagger"
TikTok Link 2026-01-18T02:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"When youre old and colorless remember to tell your grandkids the streets were once lit by an array of white color temperatures. LED sodium now but maybe LED-only one day in our lifetime. #sodiumlights #streetlights #ledlight One day youll tell your grandchildren I remember when this was alllllllllllll different color temperatures of white light One day youll tell your grandchildren I remember when this was alllllllllllll different color temperatures of white light"
TikTok Link 2026-01-19T04:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
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