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SoraaLaser to Demonstrate Innovative Solid-State Laser Light Sources at LightFair International

SoraaLaser, a globally leading company in the commercialization of visible laser light sources, will present a demonstration of its new dynamic laser light source technology LightFair International, Booth # 5807, May 9-11, in Philadelphia, PA.

4 May 2017

New Optical System for Full-Field X-Ray Microscope Eliminates Chromatic Aberrations

X-ray microscopes are mostly used together with full-field imaging techniques in spectromicroscopy applications, where they permit the chemical structures of materials to be examined and visualized simultaneously.

3 May 2017

Novel Energy-Harvesting Laser Phosphor Display

By substituting the phosphor screen in a laser phosphor display (LPD) with a luminescent solar concentrator (LSC), energy can be harvested from ambient light as well as display high-resolution images.

3 May 2017

UCSB Engineering Professor Awarded by OSA for Contributions to Photonic Integrated Circuits

In appreciation of his “major contributions to photonic integrated circuits,” UC Santa Barbara engineering professor Larry Coldren has been bestowed the 2017 Nick Holonyak, Jr. Award from the Optical Society of America (OSA).

2 May 2017

Ketra Launches Sunlight-Mimicking Lighting Technology, Offering Wellness to Indoor Occupants

Understanding that the best light comes from sunlight, Ketra has developed the world’s most advanced lighting system that precisely mimics the color intensity and temperature of natural light. Ketra LEDs dynamically change all through the day, providing the complete range of sunlight— bright and crisp during the day, warm and soft at night.

2 May 2017

Prior Scientific, releases NEW WARRANTY, BEST IN THE INDUSTRY

Prior Scientific announces world class warranty for their best in Class Products. Our new improved warranty for motorized stages is five (5) years from the date of purchase only when used with a Prior controller, for controllers three (3) years and for Prior Scientific’s custom-built products one (1) year.

From Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd. 2 May 2017

MKS' Ophir® Business Unit Introduces Smallest, Lightest Weight, Continuous Zoom Lens for Drones & UAVs

MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI), a global provider of technologies that enable advanced processes and improve productivity, will announce the Ophir® LightIR™ compact, continuous zoom lens at the XPONENTIAL show for Unmanned Systems and Robotics, May 8-11, 2017.

From Ophir Photonics Group 1 May 2017

Compact Handheld Probe Helps in Endoscopic Diagnosis of Cancer Without Tissue Staining

As an important step toward endoscopic diagnosis of cancer, researchers have come up with a handheld fiber optic probe capable of being used to perform multiple nonlinear imaging techniques without the requirements for tissue staining. An ultrafast laser is used by this new multimodal imaging probe to develop nonlinear optical effects in tissue that can reveal cancer and several other diseases.

1 May 2017

Photodielectric Discovery Offers Novel Optical Control to Electronics

In futuristic science fiction films like "Minority Report" and "Iron Man," characters are seen controlling computer displays with slick and deliberate hand motions. For instance, the protagonist in "Minority Report” played by Tom Cruise uses gloves with fingertips that glow to provide him the power of virtual manipulation.

28 Apr 2017

Royal Contract Lighting Decorates MGM National Harbor with Spectacular Light Designs

Royal Contract Lighting reported today that it has built several custom lighting fixtures for MGM National Harbor, a leading entertainment destination based in Maryland and the first luxury gaming resort in the Capital region.

27 Apr 2017

Basler Gets into MIPI/CSI-2 Technology

Starting in the fall of 2017, Basler makes it possible to operate its dart camera modules with the most widely used camera interface for embedded systems, MIPI/CSI-2.

From Basler AG 27 Apr 2017

Marktech Announces Custom Reticle Capabilities

Marktech Optoelectronics, a Latham, New York-based manufacturer of standard and custom optoelectronics, has announced their new custom reticle display capabilities. This technology is used in applications, which include rifle scopes, binoculars, cameras, and range finders. All of Marktech’s reticles include precise illumination for low-light environments and are highly customizable based on customer specifications.

From Marktech Optoelectronics 27 Apr 2017

Marktech Announces Custom Reticle Capabilities

From Marktech Optoelectronics 27 Apr 2017

Next-Generation Microscopy Enables Immunomodulatory Drug Discovery

The human immune system has a huge variety of cell types accomplishing diverse tasks in monitoring tissue homeostasis to eliminate damaged cells and to protect against pathogens. To guarantee the smooth and regulated functioning of this highly complex system, a fine-tuned coordination is essential that requires advanced communication.

25 Apr 2017

Authors Validate Novel Optical Topographic Imaging System's Accuracy in Mobile Cervical Spine

Winner of the Sanford J. Larson, MD, PhD, Award, Daipayan Guha, MD, presented his research, Optical Topographic Imaging for Intra-Operative Three-Dimensional Navigation in the Cervical Spine: Accuracy Validation and Initial Clinical Feasibility, during the 2017 American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Annual Scientific Meeting.

25 Apr 2017