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Frost + Sullivan Recognizes MIRTEC with 2009 Product Innovation of the Year Award

Based on its recent analysis of the automated optical inspection (AOI) equipment market, Frost + Sullivan recognizes MIRTEC with the 2009 Global Frost + Sullivan Award for Product Innovation of the Year for its innovative MV-7xi inline AOI system.

22 Jul 2009

Sensacell Announces New Addition to its's Line of Modular Sensor Surface Technology

Sensacell Corporation launches the HSI64-36-RGB module, a new addition to Sensacell's line of Modular Sensor Surface Technology.

22 Jul 2009

NTT-AT Launches New Antistatic Fiberoptic Cleaner

Neoclean-E is a simplified pen type cleaner with a replaceable cleaning cartridge, which allows the cleaning of the end-faces of fibre connectors and in-adapter ferrules. Residue on the endface of optical connectors can be removed by a simple push that provides a consistent and dependable cleaning every time.

22 Jul 2009

Researchers Develop New Blue Light Nanocrystals

Berkeley Lab researchers have produced non-toxic magnesium oxide nanocrystals that efficiently emit blue light and could also play a role in long-term storage of carbon dioxide, a potential means of tempering the effects of global warming.

21 Jul 2009

Sustained Drug Release Could Ease Treatment of Glaucoma and Other Conditions

Taking eye drops multiple times a day can be difficult for patients to do, and because of blinking and tearing, as little as 1 to 7 percent of the dose is actually absorbed by the eye.

21 Jul 2009

Zecotek Receives Grant Payment from Singapore Economic Development Board

Zecotek Photonics Inc. (TSX VENTURE:ZMS)(FRANKFURT:W1I), today announced it has received another grant payment under the previously announced Government of Singapore Economic Development Board's (EDB) Research Incentive Scheme for Companies.

21 Jul 2009

Agreement Enables Solution Providers to Capitalize on Fast-Growing Market for Large Format Touch Screen Displays

Addressing IT solution provider demand for the latest in large touch screen technology, Ingram Micro, Inc. (NYSE:IM) today announced an exclusive U.S. distribution agreement with Horizon Display that includes a diverse and growing portfolio of interactive display solutions.

21 Jul 2009

Specialised Imaging Releases New Application Note

Specialised Imaging Ltd. has released a new application note describing how its SIM-8 ultra-high speed framing camera has been used to show the full development of a blast initation event.

21 Jul 2009

Caltech-Supported Innovation to Treat Blindness Earns R+D 100 Award

Research performed at Caltech as part of a collaborative U.S. Department of Energy-funded artificial-retina project designed to restore sight to the blind has received one of R+D Magazine's 2009 R+D 100 Awards.

21 Jul 2009

Coupling of Single Quantum Dots to Smooth Metal Films

Scientists at Argonne National Laboratory's CNM Nanophotonics Group have measured how light emission from individual colloidal semiconductor nanocrystals, or quantum dots, is modified when in proximity to smooth metal films.

20 Jul 2009

Artificial Optical Materials that can Bend Light in Unusual Ways

Xiang Zhang, a faculty scientist with the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) and professor at the University of California Berkeley, lead a study in which it was determined that the interactions of light and matter with spacetime, as predicted by general relativity, can be studied using the new breed of artificial optical materials that feature extraordinary abilities to bend light and other forms of electromagnetic radiation.

20 Jul 2009

25 Million Euros for Dutch Research into Photosynthetic Energy from Plants and Algae

The research programme Towards Biosolar Cells was granted a budget of 25 million euros by the Dutch Government. The Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality recommended the programme because it will contribute to green energy, improve food supplies and a create a more sustainable biomass.

20 Jul 2009

Physicists Find Way to Explore Microscopic Systems Through Holographic Video

Physicists at New York University have developed a technique to record three-dimensional movies of microscopic systems, such as biological molecules, through holographic video. The work, which is reported in Optics Express, has potential to improve medical diagnostics and drug discovery.

20 Jul 2009

Breakthrough Laser Treatment for Toenail Fungus

PinPointe FootLaser today announced it has submitted its innovative new laser treatment for toenail fungus (Onychomycosis) to Health Canada for approval. As the Federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health, Health Canada reviews medical devices to assess their safety, effectiveness and quality before being authorized for sale in Canada.

20 Jul 2009

New Awards Bring 2009 EfficientLights Orders from Major Retailers to Over $13 Million

PowerSecure International, Inc. (Nasdaq:POWR) today announced it has been awarded approximately $5 million of new orders for its EfficientLights LED lighting technology. The new orders are expected to be completed and recognized primarily during the second half of 2009.

20 Jul 2009