Optics & Photonics News

Leggett & Platt Wins Deal for Dismissal of Patent Lawsuit Filed by Vutek

Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (NYSE: LEG), a diversified manufacturer of engineered components including the Virtu® line of superwide digital printers for solid and textile substrates, has won an agreement to dismissal of a lawsuit by Vutek, Inc. which challenged the validity of two of Leggett & Platt's U.S. patents on Leggett's groundbreaking technology for ultraviolet (UV) curing of ink in superwide format ink jet printers. Vutek agreed to withdraw its challenges to the validity of both of the Leggett patents.

Himfr.com Announces Evaluation of Nikon 18-200mm VR II Lens

Himfr.com, one of China's leading B2B search platforms with more than 30 B2B industry websites to its name, evaluates the Nikon 18-200mm VR II lens.

LG Electronics Announces Recycling Program for Outdated TVs and Computer Monitors in Hotels

The leading provider of flat-panel HDTVs to the lodging industry, LG Electronics USA, Inc., and the nation's leading recycler, Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM), today announced the first recycling program for hotel operators to responsibly dispose of outdated television sets and computer monitors.

LG Electronics Unveils New Pro:Centric HDTV Models at 2009 International Hotel/Motel and Restaurant Show

LG Electronics, the leading provider of flat-panel HDTV technologies to the lodging and hospitality industry, is expanding its line of Pro:Centric(TM) enabled HDTVs this week at the 2009 International Hotel/Motel and Restaurant Show (Booth #3006). These new models are customizable for individual hotels and properties and offer advanced energy savings options.

Opnext Ships Red Laser Diodes to Microvision for PicoP Laser Projection Technology

Opnext, Inc. (NASDAQ:OPXT), a global leader in the design and manufacturing of optical modules and components, today announced that the Company has begun shipping its red laser diodes to Microvision for its PicoP® laser projection technology.

New Firm in Healdsburg, California Launches First Product, Solectric Skylight System

RenCon Energy Products, a startup in Healdsburg, CA is designing and manufacturing LED and Solar products for home and commercial applications. The first product released is the Solectric Skylight System.

University of Houston Professor Collaborates with QuantaSol for Development of Next Generation Solar Cells

A pioneer in solar power in the 1990s before it became "sexy," University of Houston Professor Alex Freundlich recently entered into a collaborative research agreement with U.K.-based start-up QuantaSol for the development of the next generation of super efficient solar cells.

New Imaging Method for Chemical Communication Could Help Develop New Anti-Cancer Drugs

A recently devised method of imaging the chemical communication and warfare between microorganisms could lead to new antibiotics, antifungal, antiviral and anti-cancer drugs, said a Texas AgriLife Research scientist.

Document Security Systems Announces Strategic Collaboration Deal with Samsung S1

Document Security Systems, Inc. (NYSE Amex: DMC; "DSS"), a world leader in the development and manufacturing of optical deterrent and authentication technologies that secure electronic data and help prevent counterfeiting and brand fraud from the use of desktop scanners and copiers in the market, is pleased to announce today that it has entered into a Mutual Business Strategic Collaboration Agreement ("Agreement"), with the Samsung S1 Corporation, a member of the Samsung family of companies.

Lutronic Launches MOSAIC CO2 Fractional Laser Device

Unwavering from its pursuit of producing the finest medical devices, but recognizing today's economic climate, Lutronic, Inc., a leading developer of high quality aesthetic laser systems, introduces the MOSAIC CO2, a full-featured fractional CO2 device priced at under $50,000.

LG Showcases Long-Term Care LCD HDTVs at Association of Homes and Services for Aging Expo

Highlighting a commitment to providing long-term healthcare institutions with advanced entertainment and digital display technology options, LG Electronics is showcasing its latest Long-Term Care and Hospital Grade LCD HDTVs this week at the Association of Homes and Services for the Aging 2009 annual meeting and exposition (booth #1760).

LodgeNet Healthcare Installs First HD Solution at NorthShore University HealthSystem Facilities

LodgeNet Healthcare, a division of LodgeNet Interactive Corporation (Nasdaq: LNET), today announced they have deployed the first all digital, high definition healthcare solution at three facilities within NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore), headquartered in Evanston, Illinois.

Ciena Obtains Approval to Acquire Optical Networking and Carrier Ethernet Assets from Nortel

Ciena Corporation (NASDAQ: CIEN), the network specialist, today announced that it has received regulatory clearances regarding its proposed acquisition of substantially all of Nortel’s optical networking and carrier Ethernet assets. In the United States, Ciena was granted early termination of the antitrust waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act. In addition, Ciena also has received from the Canadian Competition Bureau a no action letter, terminating the applicable waiting period for the proposed transaction under the Competition Act.

Acro Energy Buys Energy Efficiency Solar Stock for US$250,000 Cash

Acro Energy Technologies Corp. (TSX Venture: ART), a leading US solar integrator, announces that the TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for filing documentation relating to the October 28, 2009 Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) between Acro Energy and Energy Efficiency Solar, Inc., a California corporation headquartered in Pomona, Calif. (“EE Solar”), and William Korthof, the sole shareholder of EE Solar, and that closing of the acquisition has been completed.

Smarthome Anticipates Blue Line PowerCost Monitor to Have Big Sale This Holiday

With the official start to the holiday season only a few weeks away, gift giving comes to mind