Before the visit to Qioptiq my impression based sorely on the research was just the basic optics solution provider. However, what I've not expected was how these optics solutions are actually something that I've never heard of.
To cite one example, one of the methods Qioptiq used is to glue few prisms together to provide total internal reflection to reflect light rays into a certain direction. The part on glueing few prisms together is interesting as I would not have even imagined that happening in the first place.
When I look deep into the science principle, I was amazed at how it works just on the principle of reflection! Such a simple rule can actually provide such magnificent solutions!
Another new knowledge that I've learnt is diamond turning. Diamond turning is a type of precision machining with tools that has diamond-tipped tool bits. It is mainly used to manufacture aspheric lens from materials such as crystal and acrylic. It is only with diamond turning that we can have proper camera lens in our cameras! This is a whole new concept to me and I feel awed at how such precision engineering is so important in optics as well.
Business trend
Firstly. regarding business method, one very interesting point about Qioptiq would be how it has melodious chimes at intervals throughout the day to let the workers have a break. I feel that the concept of having a break is very essential! With rest, we are able to replenish our nutrients, and let our brain take a break. With such breaks, we can go even further as our brains will be able to more optimally. This concept is a good one and I feel that most companies should try to implement such measures.
Interesting project ideas
During the visit, we were shared on how HUDs work and how Qioptiq produces HUDs. One very interesting concept that I have in mind is to incorporate HUDs onto windows and then incorporate it with Layar technologies. With this, we are able to stare out of our windows and know what's around us! Such applications can be incorporated with the Singapore Flyer, as users can look out and see the landmarks near Singapore Flyer.
In the future...
Frankly speaking, I am rather awed at how Mr Ronian is so passionate about astronomy that he wrote a letter to the writer! For me I won't even bother doing so! Back to the topic, I really wonder how my life would become in the future. Though so, I have planned to at least try to either get into Medicine or the Finance sectors (as would most Singaporeans do), Who knows, maybe I would even end up as an entrepreneur or something else! Life is too unpredictable and the only thing we can do is to adapt to it.
What Mr Ronian has shared with us is very inspiring as many of his stories contains takeaways that are very essential for us to apply in life. For example, the most important takeways that I had was that grades don't mean everything. Personally I feel that grades are just a rough indicator of whether you are okay in the subject. However, to me, getting exceptionally good grades without having the same growth in terms of character is useless. I would rather be someone who is good with interpersonal relationships and can do work well (i.e. have a life) but get only slightly better than average grades as compared to one with very good grades but doesn't have a life. Personally, I do not have very good grades, but I am proud at how I'm willing to do work, which has being largely developed in my times in NPCC ExCo.
New knowledge learnt
Before the visit to Qioptiq my impression based sorely on the research was just the basic optics solution provider. However, what I've not expected was how these optics solutions are actually something that I've never heard of.To cite one example, one of the methods Qioptiq used is to glue few prisms together to provide total internal reflection to reflect light rays into a certain direction. The part on glueing few prisms together is interesting as I would not have even imagined that happening in the first place.
When I look deep into the science principle, I was amazed at how it works just on the principle of reflection! Such a simple rule can actually provide such magnificent solutions!
Another new knowledge that I've learnt is diamond turning. Diamond turning is a type of precision machining with tools that has diamond-tipped tool bits. It is mainly used to manufacture aspheric lens from materials such as crystal and acrylic. It is only with diamond turning that we can have proper camera lens in our cameras! This is a whole new concept to me and I feel awed at how such precision engineering is so important in optics as well.
Business trend
Firstly. regarding business method, one very interesting point about Qioptiq would be how it has melodious chimes at intervals throughout the day to let the workers have a break. I feel that the concept of having a break is very essential! With rest, we are able to replenish our nutrients, and let our brain take a break. With such breaks, we can go even further as our brains will be able to more optimally. This concept is a good one and I feel that most companies should try to implement such measures.Interesting project ideas
During the visit, we were shared on how HUDs work and how Qioptiq produces HUDs. One very interesting concept that I have in mind is to incorporate HUDs onto windows and then incorporate it with Layar technologies. With this, we are able to stare out of our windows and know what's around us! Such applications can be incorporated with the Singapore Flyer, as users can look out and see the landmarks near Singapore Flyer.In the future...
Frankly speaking, I am rather awed at how Mr Ronian is so passionate about astronomy that he wrote a letter to the writer! For me I won't even bother doing so! Back to the topic, I really wonder how my life would become in the future. Though so, I have planned to at least try to either get into Medicine or the Finance sectors (as would most Singaporeans do), Who knows, maybe I would even end up as an entrepreneur or something else! Life is too unpredictable and the only thing we can do is to adapt to it.What Mr Ronian has shared with us is very inspiring as many of his stories contains takeaways that are very essential for us to apply in life. For example, the most important takeways that I had was that grades don't mean everything. Personally I feel that grades are just a rough indicator of whether you are okay in the subject. However, to me, getting exceptionally good grades without having the same growth in terms of character is useless. I would rather be someone who is good with interpersonal relationships and can do work well (i.e. have a life) but get only slightly better than average grades as compared to one with very good grades but doesn't have a life. Personally, I do not have very good grades, but I am proud at how I'm willing to do work, which has being largely developed in my times in NPCC ExCo.