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Oscillator projected to increase current brightness by millions of times

The future of high-intensity x-ray science has never been brighter now that scientists at U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory have devised a new type of next generation light sources.

20 Jun 2008

Making Noninvasive Brain Scans Possible

In work that solves a long-standing mystery in neuroscience, researchers at MIT's Picower Institute for Learning and Memory have shown for the first time that star-shaped brain cells called astrocytes--previously considered bit players by most neuroscientists--make noninvasive brain scans possible.

20 Jun 2008

Development of Cost-Effective Processes for Volume Production of OLEDs

The development of cost-effective processes for volume production of organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) is the focus of the research work carried out under the CombOLED project. "The objective of this project, which is being funded by the EU and coordinated by OSRAM, is to create the necessary conditions for introducing the new light sources into lighting applications", said Bernhard Stapp, Head of Solid State Lighting at OSRAM Opto Semiconductors.

20 Jun 2008

Corning Reports Strong LCD TV Sales

Corning Incorporated today said that strong U.S. liquid crystal display (LCD) TV sales reported through the first five months of the year reinforces the company's belief that the 2008 global LCD glass market will grow at the upper end of its original 25% to 30% year-over-year estimate.

20 Jun 2008

Solatube Providing Natural Lighting Solutions for Olympic Gymnasium

As China set out to create the first-ever "Green Olympics," designers turned to Solatube International Inc., the worldwide leading manufacturer and marketer of Tubular Daylighting Devices (TDDs) to provide natural lighting solutions for a new Olympic event-designated gymnasium at the Beijing Science + Technology University.

20 Jun 2008

The Largest LED Chandelier in Norway

The Norwegian National Opera was ceremoniously opened on the 12th of April 2008 after a five-year construction period. The highlight of the impressive structure is a huge chandelier - the largest in Norway.

19 Jun 2008

Small-Diameter Endoscope for Remote Viewing of Inaccessible Structures

The LightScope mini from Moritex is a small-diameter industrial endoscope for remote viewing of inaccessible structures.

19 Jun 2008

A New Approach to Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Customized microscopic magnets that might one day be injected into the body could add color to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), while also potentially enhancing sensitivity and the amount of information provided by images.

18 Jun 2008

Using Lasers and Plastic Beads to Create Ultrasmall Features

Princeton engineers have invented an affordable technique that uses lasers and plastic beads to create the ultrasmall features that are needed for new generations of microchips.

18 Jun 2008

Industry’s First Real-Time Dynamic AutoFocus Scribing Solution

Electro Scientific Industries, a leading provider of world-class photonic and laser systems for microengineering applications, today announced that its NWR Division has fully qualified the industry's first Real-Time Dynamic AutoFocus Scribing Solution, the AccuScribe 2150, at a key customer in Taiwan.

18 Jun 2008

747 Series Replaces High-Output Fluorescent Tubes

Permlight for Signs(TM) today announced the upgrade of its flagship 747 Series El Plato light-emitting diode (LED) module for large illuminated box signs, channel letters and canopies. The new series boasts industry-leading brightness equivalent to high-output fluorescent at about half the power.

18 Jun 2008

LED Light Sources Behind New Reconfigurable Control and Display Interface

OSTAR®-Projection LED modules and IR DRAGON® infrared emitters from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors are the LED light sources behind a new reconfigurable control and display interface designed by Digital Dash, Ltd. of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

18 Jun 2008

Sharp Goes Wide with New Projectors and Monitors

Sharp continues to expand its suite of professional display offerings, providing customers with multiple options for crystal-clear presentations. At InfoComm 2008, Sharp is demonstrating its commitment to the Wide XGA format, with the recently introduced XG-P560W 3-chip DLP® WXGA projector, as well as the XG-C455W and PG-C355W 3-LCD WXGA projectors.

18 Jun 2008

High Brightness LEDs Feature Low-Profile Design

Avago Technologies, a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today announced the addition of new half-watt cool white and warm white light emitting diodes (LEDs) to its series of Moonstone(TM) power LEDs.

18 Jun 2008

Infinera Selected Fabrinet as Manufacturing Supplier

Infinera has selected Fabrinet as a manufacturing supplier for the outsourced manufacturing of Infinera's optical subsystems, Fabrinet announced today.

17 Jun 2008