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Innolume Introduces Pump Diode Lasers for GPON Applications

Supplier of Quantum Dot (QD) diode lasers, Innolume announced that it has started sampling the LD-12xx-series of laser platform that is based on the Quantum Dot epitaxial technology.

8 Dec 2010

Goodrich to Develop Technology for SWIR Imaging Sensors

Goodrich Corporation (NYSE: GR) has been chosen by the Air Force Research Laboratory, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, to develop solutions for its short wave infrared (SWIR) imaging sensors.

From UTC Aerospace Systems - ISR and Space Systems 7 Dec 2010

New SEM Designed Specifically for Life Sciences Applications from FEI

FEI Company (NASDAQ: FEIC), a leading instrumentation company providing electron microscope systems for applications in research and industry, today announced the Magellan¢â extreme resolution scanning electron microscope (SEM) optimized specifically for life science imaging.

7 Dec 2010

New Range of Ergonomic Compact Tissue Microscopes with Digital Imaging Capabilities from Carl Zeiss

Carl Zeiss, a leading provider of microscopy solutions for a variety of research, clinical and industrial applications, introduces a new generation of ergonomic and compact tissue culture microscopes with its Primo Vert Monitor. The microscope makes the quick check of living cells faster and easier than ever before, replacing traditional eyepieces with an integrated digital camera and LCD display.

From Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH 7 Dec 2010

GDC, Barco Deploy Record Number of 2 DLP Cinema Projectors

Barco and GDC Technology announced that they have successfully deployed more than 300 Barco Series 2 DLP Cinema projector units with SX-2000 servers and GDC Integrated Media Block (IMB).

7 Dec 2010

BugLab Launches Optical Density Sensor for Academic and Industrial Applications

BugLab has launched the world’s first handheld sensor that measures optical density. This novel sensor directly detects the substances in a container via its walls without opening the container.

7 Dec 2010

Neda to Install LED Solar Street Lamps in UP’s Rural Areas

The New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (Neda) has announced that it will install solar LED street lamps in 2,086 rural areas in Utter Pradesh as part of a rural electrification project.

7 Dec 2010

General Electric Introduces Energy-Efficient LED Light

General Electric (GE) has launched a 9 W LED light, which complies with Energy Star standards.

7 Dec 2010

Spectra-Physics Launches Explorer XP 532-5 Laser at SPIE Photonics West

Newport Corporation brand, Spectra-Physics announced that it has launched a new Q-switched diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) laser that integrates the laser electronics and head in a single package.

7 Dec 2010

PicoQuant Launches Fluorescence Lifetime Spectrometers at SPIE Photonics West

PicoQuant announced that it will roll out three new products at the SPIE Photonics West Expo to be held in California from 22 to 27 January 2011

From Picoquant GmbH 7 Dec 2010

BT to Test 1 Gbps Fiber-Optic Broadband Network in Suffolk, UK

BT, provider of fiber-optic broadband services, announced that it will test 1 Gbps broadband speeds as part of the future plans for broadband deployment.

7 Dec 2010

4D Technology Unveils Extended Precision Package for PhaseCam 6000 Laser Interferometer

4D Technology, developer of optical metrology devices, announced that it has introduced a new Extended Precision Package (EPP) that offers over 2X enhancement in optical surface measurement precision in the PhaseCam 6000 Dynamic Laser Interferometer.

7 Dec 2010

Photopolymers and Holograms to Help Prevent Forging and Identity Theft

Volume holograms enable the generation of three-dimensional images and should soon become a common feature in different areas of our daily lives. Besides creating fascinating optical effects, they can also be used to make ID cards and other documents forgery-proof.

7 Dec 2010

New Tool from Springer Measures Popularity of Its Online Books and Journals

Springer is launching a new free analytics tool www.realtime.springer.com which provides multiple visualizations of the usage that is generated worldwide by Springer’s online products, including journals, books, images and protocols.

7 Dec 2010