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UT Austin Scientists Use Computer Simulations to Make Gamma Rays from Lasers

Ever play with a magnifying lens as a kid? Imagine a lens as big as the Earth. Now focus sunlight down to a pencil tip. That still wouldn't be good enough for what some Texas scientists have in mind. They want to make light even 500 times more intense. And they say it could open the door to the most powerful radiation in the universe: gamma rays.

12 Jul 2016

FLIR Unveils Star SAFIRE 380-HLDc Compact Multispectral Imaging System

FLIR Systems, Inc. today announced the release of the new Star SAFIRE 380-HLDc high-definition, compact airborne electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) targeting system.

12 Jul 2016

Patent Granted for eMagin’s Microdisplay-Based Immersive Headset

eMagin Corporation, announced today that it has been granted a patent (U.S. Patent No. 9,366,871) for a microdisplay-based immersive headset, providing a user experience of complete involvement with the display’s imagery.

12 Jul 2016

Mimosa Enables Fiber-Fast Fixed Wireless Networks in Urban, Suburban Areas with New MicroPoP Architecture

Mimosa, the leader in cloud-managed, fiber-fast fixed wireless networks, has launched its Micro Point-of-Presence (MicroPoP) network architecture, enabling service providers to deliver gigabit wireless broadband to densely populated urban and suburban areas.

11 Jul 2016

Avlite Adds Self-Contained Solar LED LIOL to Obstruction Lighting Product Portfolio

Avlite Systems today enhanced their obstruction lighting product portfolio, with the addition of the self-contained solar LED Low-Intensity Obstruction Light (LIOL). Compliant to FAA L-810 photometric requirements.

11 Jul 2016

Precision Mapping of Large Samples

Prior Scientific has announced the H105 ProScan Microscope stage for precision mapping of large specimens including scanning of a wide range of semiconductor wafers (up to 150mm / 6 inches), photo masks, printed circuit boards and other material science applications.

From Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd. 11 Jul 2016

Amerlux Unveils Essenza LED for Downlights, Wall Washers and Shower Lights

Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., today announced the gWind™ Wireless 2 Transducer, a new easy-to-install wind solution for masts up to 50 feet that wirelessly sends essential wind data to GNX™ Wind instruments or a compatible Garmin GPSMAP® chartplotter, eliminating the need to run wires through the mast.

8 Jul 2016

Amerlux Unveils Essenza LED for Downlights, Wall Washers and Shower Lights

Designed to elevate the experience of urban residential luxury and hospitality settings, Amerlux introduces Essenza LED, a small luminaire offered in a round or square trim design for downlights, wall washers and shower lights.

8 Jul 2016

Leyard Recognized as Leading Manufacturer of Narrow Pixel Pitch LED Video Wall Displays

Leyard, a global leader in visualization products, today announced that it is the leading manufacturer of narrow pixel pitch (NPP) LED video wall displays, with a market share nearly three times greater than its nearest competitor, according to a new report by Futuresource Consulting.

8 Jul 2016

Amerlux Unveils New High-Performance, Architecturally-Styled Pendants for Various Lighting Applications

Reintroduced with high performance LEDs, Amerlux® unveils the latest NITRO® family of high performance architecturally styled pendants for ambient and general lighting applications in supermarket, retail, hospitality and commercial spaces.

8 Jul 2016

FUJIFILM’s New Hot-Shoe Mount Flash EF-X500 Enables Flash Photography at High Shutter Speed

FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) has announced that, in September, 2016, it will add the high-end multi-function external flash “Hot-shoe mount flash EF-X500” to the lineup of accessories for the X Series of digital cameras.

8 Jul 2016

Telia Carrier Integrates 400G-Capable Coriant CloudWave Optics Technology into Pan-European Backbone Network

Telia Carrier, the #1 ranked Global Internet backbone provider, and Coriant, a global supplier of SDN-enabled end-to-end packet optical networking solutions, today announced the introduction of 400G-capable Coriant CloudWave™ Optics technology in Telia Carrier’s pan-European backbone network.

8 Jul 2016

Mitsubishi Completes Delivery of Very First ABLASER Laser Micromachining System

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machine Tool Co., Ltd., a Group company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), has completed delivery of its very first "ABLASER" laser micromachining system.

8 Jul 2016

FUJIFILM Plans to Launch Ultimate Mirrorless Camera in September 2016

FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) has announced that, in September 2016, it will release the FUJIFILM X-T2 - the ultimate mirrorless camera that uses advanced technologies to achieve premium image quality, outstanding operability and beautiful design reminiscent of traditional cameras.

8 Jul 2016

France's KOSC Telecom Deploys ADVA FSP 3000 in Nationwide DWDM Fiber Optic Network

ADVA Optical Networking announced today that KOSC Telecom, France’s newest telecommunications service provider, has selected the ADVA FSP 3000 for its nationwide DWDM transport network.

8 Jul 2016