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Siemens to Stop Distribution of SIMATIC FS Optical Safety Sensors

Siemens, leading electronics and electrical engineering firm, has announced that it will stop distributing the SIMATIC FS optical safety sensors from 1 October, 2010.

15 Sep 2010

Blackmagic Design Unveils Optical Fiber Card-Based SDI Routers

Blackmagic Design has announced its new optical fiber or BNC based SDI routers, the Universal Videohub models. The card-based SDI routers are available in two models, namely, 288 and 72, which are suitable for postproduction facilities and broadcasters.

15 Sep 2010

Furniture Row Companies Installs Cree’s LRP-38 LED Spotlights

Bedding and home furnishing retailer, The Furniture Row Companies, has installed Cree’s LRP-38 LED spotlights in its specialty furniture showrooms across the U.S.

From WOLFSPEED, INC. 15 Sep 2010

ODIS Wins Contract for Optical Code Division Multiple Access Technology Development

Designer of communication transceivers, ODIS has been awarded a development contract by the Navy Air Warfare Center, including a $150,000 Phase I award.

15 Sep 2010

AvidBiometrics.com Introduces LCD-Enabled ID Scanners

Identity verification and authentication AvidBiometrics.com, has released a new range of ID Scanners that allow business owners to scan licenses and IDs of customers and patrons.

15 Sep 2010

Researchers Develop Innovative Laser Backpack System for 3D Indoor Mapping

US researchers have designed a new laser backpack system that creates a comprehensive and precise 3D map of spaces.

15 Sep 2010

GigOptix Samples New Chipset for 14 Gb-s Serial Optical Interconnect

GigOptix has begun sampling its new chipset for 2 - 14 Gb/s short reach serial optical interconnects. The chipset offers an end-to-end serial link solution for a maximum of 14 Gb/s applications.

15 Sep 2010

CopperHead ProHD KA-F790 Fiber Optic Transceiver Launched at IBC2010

JVC Professional Products and Telecast Fiber Systems, provider of fixed and portable fiber optic systems, have launched a new CopperHead ProHD KA-F790 fiber optic transceiver at the IBC2010 conference in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

15 Sep 2010

ComNet’s Audio over Fiber Device Addresses Long Distance Audio Transmission Issues

Provider of fiber-optic data and video transmission devices, ComNet has launched a new, advanced audio over fiber product, to address the challenge of audio transmission over long distances.

15 Sep 2010

Researchers to Develop Fiber Optic Link Between Brain and Prosthetic Limbs

The Neurophotonics Research Center, led by the Southern Methodist University (SMU) researchers, will design a two-way fiber optic link between peripheral nerves and prosthetic limbs.

15 Sep 2010

Mindspeed Displays HD Broadcast Video Solutions for Fiber-Access Infrastructure at IBC 2010

Semiconductor solutions provider, Mindspeed Technologies displays its HD video semiconductor solutions at the IBC 2010 Show in Amsterdam.

15 Sep 2010

Synergy to Distribute Scalable Display’s Software Solution in Louisiana and Texas

Scalable Display Technologies has signed a distribution agreement with a leading provider of video and audio communication systems, Synergy.

15 Sep 2010

WDM-PON Workshop Discusses Application of Multiple Colors of Light in Fiber Optic Networks

The WDM-PON forum has conducted a workshop on the application of multiple colors of light in optical communication networks at the FTTH Council Conference.

15 Sep 2010

RPO Secures Funding to Commercialize Polymer Optical Waveguide Technology

Bridge Capital Holdings is collaborating with Trinity Capital Investment for completing a financial solution, valued at $15 million, for RPO. The financial solution will be used by RPO for rolling out its Polymer Optical Waveguide Technology, which is utilized in the Digital Waveguide Touch (DWT).

15 Sep 2010

Upgraded Fiber-Coupled Laser Diodes from Laser Components

Laser Components has launched the new CS405 and K41 series fiber-coupled laser diodes, for scientific, printing, illumination, medical technology, and material processing applications.

From Laser Components (UK) Ltd. 15 Sep 2010