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First Efficient Diamond Raman Laser Paves the Way to New Defense Technologies and Improved Laser Surgery

Tomorrow's lasers may come with a bit of bling, thanks to a new technology that uses man-made diamonds to enhance the power and capabilities of lasers. Researchers in Australia have now demonstrated the first laser built with diamonds that has comparable efficiency to lasers built with other materials.

18 Sep 2009

LOT-Oriel Announces Availability of VoyageIR

VoyageIR is a portable low-cost thermography system that provides performance comparable to full scale laboratory systems. Designed for field NDT applications with a host of features that expedite and simplify the inspection process, VoyageIR sets up in minutes and is compact enough to travel in a single carrying case.

From Quantum Design UK and Ireland Ltd 17 Sep 2009

Onca-640 Perfect for Thermal Imaging Applications Where Performance is Critical

The Onca-640 camera is an affordable midwave infrared imaging camera that is perfect for thermal imaging applications where performance is critical.

From Quantum Design UK and Ireland Ltd 17 Sep 2009

Optics Made to Measure

If you are in the business of developing high-speed electronic components, it pays not to lose sight of the electrons. To keep track of them you will need to use dedicated optical elements, such as those now on offer from UltraFast Innovations GmbH

16 Sep 2009

Specialised Imaging Announces New Technological Innovation for its SIR2 Camera

Specialised Imaging Ltd. has announced a new technological innovation for its SIR2 camera that enables researchers to accurately record and analyse projectiles with unpredictable velocities.

16 Sep 2009

Leading European Supplier of Superior Quality Custom Lenses for Critical Machine Vision Applications

Resolve Optics Ltd. is a leading European designer and supplier of superior quality, high resolution custom lenses for a variety of critical machine vision applications.

16 Sep 2009

Laser Processes Promise Better Artificial Joints and Arterial Stents

Researchers are developing technologies that use lasers to create arterial stents and longer-lasting medical implants that could be manufactured 10 times faster and also less expensively than is now possible.

15 Sep 2009

Coherent Introduces New CO2 Laser

A new CO2 laser from Coherent, Inc. (Santa Clara, CA) (Nasdaq: COHR) offers greater reliability and reduced cost of ownership for applications involving processing of textiles, organic materials, plastics and even thin metals.

15 Sep 2009

Enfis Launches the Next Generation of LED-Based Intelligent White Light

Enfis Group Plc. (LSE:ENF), an innovator of LED lighting systems and technologies, today announced a development that further narrows the gap between LEDs and traditional light sources. The company has introduced its next generation of fully-controllable white LED lighting products for myriad high-quality general illumination applications.

15 Sep 2009

New Honeywell Material Improves Performance of LED Lighting for Displays and Other Applications

Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that it has developed a new thermal management material that improves energy efficiency of light emitting diodes (LEDs), which are increasingly being used in applications such as street lamps, automotive lighting, flat panel TV displays and computer monitors.

14 Sep 2009

QD Vision Spotlights Advances in Quantum Dot Technology for Solid State Lighting and Displays at Key Industry Events

QD Vision, developer of nanotechnology-based products for lighting and displays, has accepted invitations to highlight advances in quantum dot technology at nine major industry events in the next six months.

14 Sep 2009

Philips Lumec Answers Call for Energy Conservation with New Led-Based Roadway Light

After years of R+D, Philips Lumec, in line with its environmentally responsible mission, unveiled its newest product, the RoadStar™, a state-of-the-art LED luminaire designed specifically for large area, street, and roadway lighting applications.

11 Sep 2009

Nikon Develops New High Zoom Stereomicroscope

The SMZ745T trinocular stereomicroscope is a strong new addition to the Nikon stereo zoom microscope range. By optimising the design of the Greenough optical system, Nikon has realised an impressive 7.5x zoom, as well as incorporating a convenient optical path switch and built in camera port to simplify digital imaging.

10 Sep 2009

JEOL TEM Specialist to Serve as Visiting Scientist at Lehigh University

With just the right touch for fine tuning the optics of ultrahigh resolution microscopes, JEOL Applications Specialist Dr. Toshi Aoki is helping customers optimize the powerful imaging and analysis capabilities of their JEOL field emission TEMs.

10 Sep 2009

Gunning for Free Electrons

The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory are collaborating to help define the most critical new technologies for the next generation of free electron lasers (FELs).

10 Sep 2009