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Astronomers Discovers Life-Forming Amino Acids in a Galaxy Far Far Away

Astronomers from Arecibo Observatory radio telescope in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, have detected for the first time the molecules methanimine and hydrogen cyanide – two ingredients that build life-forming amino acids – in a galaxy some 250 million light years away.

14 Jan 2008

Proven Filter Technology to Underpin Compact LED Multiplexing Module

Bookham, Inc., a leading provider of optical components for industrial applications, is to enter the biomedical market with its ZoroLight(tm) LED multiplexing technology. The compact LED combining module, which utilizes proprietary Bookham filter technology, is designed for bio-analytical applications and medical instrumentation.

14 Jan 2008

IR Camera Provides Top Quality Images of Stress in Materials

The ALTAIR Li uses an IR camera which provides thermal images of the area under investigation at fast frame rate.

14 Jan 2008

New VBG Technology Improves Laser Diode Performance

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office recently granted PD-LD, Inc, the worldwide leader in Volume Bragg Grating® (VBG®) technology, an additional patent bolstering the firm’s diverse portfolio of exclusive VBG® products and services.

11 Jan 2008

PPG Sungate Panoramic Roof Glass - The Sun Without the Burn

PPG Industries is helping Ford Motor Co. become the world's first car manufacturer to feature a panoramic glass roof using Sungate infrared reflective (IRR) technology.

11 Jan 2008

LOT Offers 15% Off All Arc Source Systems Till End of February

LOT are offering 15% off the the list price on all 75W-150W Arc Source System orders placed until 29th February 2008.

From Quantum Design UK and Ireland Ltd 11 Jan 2008

Nexxus Lighting Acquires Solid-State LED Manufacturer

Nexxus Lighting, Inc., a world leader in advanced lighting technology, including solid-state LED and fiber optic lighting systems and controls used in commercial, architectural, signage, swimming pool and retail lighting today announced that it has signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire Lumificient Corporation, a Maple Grove, MN, manufacturer of solid-state LED products for the sign lighting, commercial/architectural and retail markets.

11 Jan 2008

Quantel Announces Improvements to Specifications of YG980 Laser

Quantel's R&D team are always working hard to improve their pulsed Q-switched Nd:YAG lasers, and have recently announced improvements to the specifications of their YG980 Nd:YAG laser.

10 Jan 2008

CPI Awarded Contract for Telemetry Antenna Systems

The Malibu Division of Communications & Power Industries, Inc. (CPI), a leading provider of microwave, radio frequency, power and control solutions for critical defense, communications, medical, scientific and other applications, has been awarded a $5.6 million contract for telemetry antenna systems. CPI is a subsidiary of CPI International, Inc.

10 Jan 2008

Saint-Gobain and Novaled Demonstrates Feasibility of Large Area OLEDS

Saint-Gobain and Novaled have demonstrated the feasibility of large area OLEDS, based on a new high-performance metallic anode, with Saint-Gobain Recherche technology and Novaled OLED proprietary developments.

10 Jan 2008

AT+T Announces New Optical Networking Contract with MMSD

AT&T Inc. today announced a new optical networking services contract with the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), which serves approximately 25,000 students across southern Wisconsin. Under the terms of the five-year contract, AT&T will deliver AT&T OPT-E-MAN(R) service to more than 40 schools throughout the district.

10 Jan 2008

A New X-Ray Source in the Galaxy

Astronomers studying a nearby galaxy have spied a rare type of star system -- one that contains a black hole that suddenly began glowing brightly with X-rays.

10 Jan 2008

Researchers Developes New Image Reconstruction System for Computed Tomography

Researchers at the Helmholtz Zentrum München – German Research Center for Environmental Health, together with the University of Oregon, USA have developed a new image reconstruction system for computed tomography that produces greater image quality at a lower radiation dose compared with standard systems.

10 Jan 2008

Hubble Reveals Never-Before-Seen Optical Alignment in Space

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has revealed a never-before-seen optical alignment in space: a pair of glowing rings, one nestled inside the other like a bull's-eye pattern.

10 Jan 2008

LightPath Technologies Signs Multi-Year Sales Agreement with Chinese Industrial Tool Manufacturer

LightPath Technologies, Inc. is pleased to announce its subsidiary, LightPath Optical Instrumentation (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., has signed a three year agreement with a Chinese industrial tool manufacturer for the sale of custom precision aspheric lenses at an aggregate sales price in excess of $1 million dollars.

10 Jan 2008