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Engineers Successfully Complete First Important Optical Measurement of Webb’s Mirror

Engineers and technicians working on the James Webb Space Telescope successfully completed the first important optical measurement of Webb’s fully assembled primary mirror, called a Center of Curvature test.

3 Nov 2016

NexOptic Releases Video Rendering of First-of-Its Kind Telescope Prototype

NexOptic Technology Corp. ("NexOptic") (OTCQB: NXOPF, TSX VENTURE: NXO, Frankfurt: E301, Berlin: E301) and Spectrum Optix Inc. of Calgary, Canada ("Spectrum,") and together with NexOptic (the "Companies"), are pleased to...

3 Nov 2016

Teledyne DALSA Delivers Unparalleled Innovation to VISION 2016

New 25MP GigE camera, color CMOS TDI, radiometric infrared, smart vision sensors and digital X-Ray imaging for NDT.

From Teledyne DALSA 2 Nov 2016

Qioptiq Introduces Fetura+ High-Speed Zoom Lens System for Automated Imaging Applications

Enhanced Fetura+ Zoom delivers better repeatability and stability for improved reliability and performance

From Excelitas Technology 2 Nov 2016

Raptor Launches New OWL 1280 VIS-SWIR (InGaAs) HD Format Camera

Raptor Photonics, a global leader in the design and manufacture of high performance digital cameras has launched an additional member to its family of Visible SWIR cameras with the OWL 1280, offering HD resolution for high end long range surveillance, scientific and astronomy applications.

From Raptor Photonics Limited 2 Nov 2016

NexOptic Launches POC Prototype Video of Telescope that Uses Spectrum's Blade Optics Lens Technology

NexOptic Technology Corp. ("NexOptic") and Spectrum Optix Inc. of Calgary, Canada ("Spectrum,") and together with NexOptic, the "Companies") are pleased to report the release of their proof-of-concept prototype ("POC") video rendering presentation.

2 Nov 2016

Eyewear-Free 2D/3D Convertible Displays Made Available in Mobile Devices

A new technique will help in the production of light weight, inexpensive 2D and 3D convertible screens in mobile devices.

1 Nov 2016

Researcher Works Toward Increased Domestic Use of THz Semiconductor Lasers

Laser is a device that produces an intense beam of coherent electromagnetic radiation by the stimulation of photon emission from excited molecules or atoms.

1 Nov 2016

Researchers Develop Self-Driving Microscope for Adaptive Live Imaging of Large Living Organisms

The development and function of entire living organisms can be effectively imaged by employing light-sheet microscopy.

1 Nov 2016

New Weak Control Laser Beam Could Boost Computer Chips

For a long time, scientists have been trying to get over a paradox in the field of optics.

1 Nov 2016

Harris’ New Night Vision Binocular Helps Reduce Eye Fatigue on Extended Missions

Harris Corporation has introduced the new F5032 Lightweight Night Vision Binocular that increases a warfighter’s night and low-light capabilities, while helping to reduce eye fatigue on extended missions.

27 Oct 2016

Soraa’s Full Visible Spectrum LED Lamps Illuminate Crocker Art Museum’s Exhibition

Soraa, the world leader in GaN on GaN™ LED technology, announced that its full visible spectrum LED lamps were installed to illuminate the Sacramento-based Crocker Art Museum’s exhibition “Glass for the New Millennium: Masterworks from the Kaplan-Ostergaard Collection”.

27 Oct 2016