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NSF’s Green Bank Telescope to Join Intensive Scientific Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe

The National Science Foundation’s Green Bank Telescope (GBT) will join in the most powerful, comprehensive, and intensive scientific search ever for signs of intelligent life in the Universe. The international endeavor, known as the Breakthrough Listen, will scan the nearest million stars in our own Galaxy and stars in 100 other galaxies for the telltale radio signature of an advanced civilization.

21 Jul 2015

Larson Electronics Launches Temporary Tunnel String Light Set Containing 51 Industrial Grade LED Lamps

Longtime leading supplier of explosion proof lighting equipment Larson Electronics has announced the release of a temporary tunnel string light set that is designed for high output illumination and daisy chain connections across a total length of 510’.

21 Jul 2015

Bicycle Race Crew Uses Mace® Brand Nite Beams LED Accessories to Complete Cross-Country Race

How do you keep a bicycle rider and support crew safe while racing across the country, often along dark highways with poor visibility?

21 Jul 2015

Stockton Riverside College Switches to LED Supply and Fit’s Eco-Friendly, Energy-Saving Lighting Solutions

Spennymoor based company LED Supply and Fit help save Stockton Riverside College 60% on their lighting bill with switch to eco friendly lighting system

21 Jul 2015

TOPTICA Presents iChrome SLE Multi-Laser Engine for Multi-Color Microscopy and Other Biophotonics Applications

TOPTICA presents new iChrome SLE multi-laser engine for multi-color microscopy and other biophotonics applications.

From TOPTICA Photonics 21 Jul 2015

MIT-Led Research Team Confirms Direct Observation of Weyl Points

Researchers at MIT have led an international team of physicists to directly observe “Weyl points” for the first time. This finding could help the development of new types of optical devices and high-power single-mode lasers.

By Beth Ellison 20 Jul 2015

Liverpool Researcher Receives RSE/STFC Enterprise Fellowship to Refine Business Ideas on Optical Diagnostics

Alexandra Alexandrova, a Fellow within the University of Liverpool-led LA³NET project based at the Cockcroft Institute, has been awarded a Science and Technology Funding Council (STFC) Enterprise Fellowship by the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

20 Jul 2015

3D Display Technologies Set to Revolutionize Consumer Electronics Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "3D Display Technology Innovations Impacting Consumer Sector (Technical Insights)" report to their offering.

20 Jul 2015

Prescolite Expands Product Portfolio with Addition of 5” LiteBox Surface Mount and 8” LiteFrame Commercial Fixtures

Hubbell Lighting, a world leader in lighting innovation, announced today that Prescolite has added new sizes, shapes and features to its extensive product line. Specifically, the brand has launched a 5” LiteBox Surface Mount (LBS5LEDA), 8” LiteFrame Commercial and Retroficient (LC8LED and RLC8LED), LiteForm cylinder (LCC6LED), and added dimming options to its D2, A2 and LiteFrame LED products to meet customers' needs across a variety of different industries and lighting environments.

20 Jul 2015

Global Fiber Optic Beam Expander Market Witnessing High Growth Rate

The global fiber optic beam expander market is witnessing a very high growth rate, which is due to the increasing need for optical assemblies and components to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the laser processing systems as well as the optical communication systems.

20 Jul 2015

Ephesus Lighting installs High-Performance LED Lights at Duke University’s Wallace Wade Stadium

The home field for Duke University football, Wallace Wade Stadium, will be illuminated beginning in 2016 with high-performance energy-efficient LED stadium lights from Ephesus Lighting, Inc., the leader in providing LED lighting solutions for sports stadiums, fields and arenas and the Preferred Sports Lighting Partner of Duke University.

20 Jul 2015

Soraa Introduces Revolutionary Full Visible Spectrum 4-Degree AR111 LED Lamp

Designed to precisely and beautifully light small objects and spaces, Soraa, the world leader in GaN-on-GaNTM LED technology, launched today the first full visible spectrum 4-degree AR111 LED lamp. The ANSI size standard, 6W AR111 4D LED lamp has outstanding peak intensity; flawless beam definition and edges; exceptional color (CRI of 95 and R9 of 95) and whiteness rendering; and is customizable with the company’s SNAP System.

20 Jul 2015

GE Installs 100 Gigabits Per Second High-Speed Fiber Optic Network Lines

GE today announced the installation of some of the world’s fastest, high-speed fiber optic lines to support the company’s Industrial Internet initiative. As a founding member of the Industrial Internet Consortium, GE software scientists and developers created an industry test bed that will transfer data at 100 gigabits per second to support seamless machine-2-machine communications and data transfer across connected control systems, big infrastructure products and manufacturing plants.

17 Jul 2015

QImaging Launches QI OEM Camera Platform and Online Product Development Website

QImaging, a manufacturer of scientific cameras for life science and OEM applications, launched a new QI OEM camera platform designed specifically to enhance instrument sensitivity and throughput with superior linearity, range and image quality, at an affordable price.

17 Jul 2015

Larson Electronics Introduces 150W Explosion Proof LED Switch Blade Dock Light

Longtime leading supplier of explosion proof lighting equipment Larson Electronics has announced the release of a 150 watt explosion proof LED switch blade dock light equipped with a ten foot pivoting aluminum arm.

17 Jul 2015