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Improvement in Optical Communication with Graphene Based Silicon Photonics

A team of researchers from the Graphene Flagship have taken a crucial step to integrate graphene in silicon photonics. They have published a paper which displays graphene’s ability to offer a uncomplicated solution for silicon photodetection in the telecommunication wavelengths.

7 Jul 2016

Fujifilm Releases Updated Roadmap of Interchangeable Lenses for X Series of Mirrorless Cameras

FUJIFILM Corporation has released an updated roadmap of interchangeable lenses for the X series of mirrorless cameras.

7 Jul 2016

Ultratech Announces Expansion Order from Asian Foundry for LSA101 Dual-Beam Laser Spike Anneal System

Ultratech, Inc., a leading supplier of lithography, laser-processing and inspection systems used to manufacture semiconductor devices and high-brightness LEDs (HB-LEDs), as well as atomic layer deposition (ALD) systems, today announced an expansion order from a foundry in Asia to add capacity for 28-nm production.

7 Jul 2016

3D-Micromac’s microDICE Laser Micromachining System Supports Volume Production of High-Power Diodes

3D-Micromac AG, a leading supplier of laser micromachining and roll-to-roll laser systems for the photovoltaic, medical device and electronics markets, today announced that its microDICE™ laser micromachining system has been adopted by a major industrial manufacturer for volume production of high-power diodes.

7 Jul 2016

Soraa’s LED Lamps Light Up Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor in New York

Soraa, the world leader in GaN on GaNTM LED technology, announced that its LED lamps have been installed at the historic Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor in New York.

7 Jul 2016

Distributed Feedback Could Help Induce Plasmonic Lasers to Emit Narrow Beam of Light

Lasers have become indispensable to modern life since they were invented more than fifty years ago. The ability to generate and amplify light waves into a coherent, monochromatic and well-focused beam has yielded applications too numerous to count: laser scanners, laser printers, laser surgery, laser-based data storage, ultrafast data communications via laser light, and the list goes on.

7 Jul 2016

Spectrum Completes Ordering All Optical Elements Required to Build Lens Stack of POC

NexOptic Technology Corp. and Spectrum Optix Inc. are pleased to announce that Spectrum has completed orders for all optical elements required to build the lens stack for their proof of concept prototype.

7 Jul 2016

Quantitative Framework for Cloaking Devices’ Performance Set by Scientists

Researchers at the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas have successfully quantified the basic physical constrains of cloaking systems. Cloaking systems are devices that are used to conceal objects from electromagnetic waves such as microwaves, visible light, infrared and radio waves, by making them undetectable or invisible.

7 Jul 2016

New Technique Could Enable Telescopes to Obtain Images with Very High Angular Resolution

The angular resolution of a telescope is the smallest angle between two objects that still can be resolved as separate things; in a telescope with high angular resolution, those objects can be very close together and yet still appear distinct.

6 Jul 2016

Toenail Fungus Sufferers Can Now Enjoy Clear Nail Beds with New FDA-Approved Laser Treatment

With the summer fun and flip flop season in full swing, those suffering from discolored toenails start to worry about what others think of their feet. Toenail fungus sufferers can now enjoy clear nail beds with the FDA 510(k) approval of the Lunula Laser, an Erchonia Corporation low-level laser.

6 Jul 2016

Epson’s New Pro L25000U Laser Projector Receives Two Prestigious Industry Awards

Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide, today announced its new Pro L25000U laser projector is the proud recipient of two prestigious industry awards presented at the annual InfoComm tradeshow, held June 4 through 10, in Las Vegas.

6 Jul 2016

Orion Selected to Supply LED Retrofit Lighting Systems to Major Regional Retailer

Orion Energy Systems, Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance, energy-efficient retrofit lighting platforms, today announced that is has been appointed as the lighting manufacturer for a major regional retailer with over 700 locations.

6 Jul 2016