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Ball Aerospace Delivers Key Components for Laser Ranging System to NASA's JPL

Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. has delivered key components to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) for a laser ranging system designed to achieve greater accuracy in measuring changes in Earth's ocean, groundwater and glaciers.

From BAE Systems 3 Jul 2015

New Report Reassesses Markets and Momentum of OLED Lighting

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "OLED Lighting 2015-2022: Reassessing Markets and Momentum" report to their offering.

3 Jul 2015

Nikon Introduces Versatile AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm Lens for Advanced Photography

Today, Nikon Inc. announced the new AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR lens – an amazingly versatile DX-format lens that is well suited for advanced and enthusiast photographers.

3 Jul 2015

Special Optics Purchases New Precision Optical Factory

Special Optics, a Navitar company and leading manufacturer of precision optical assemblies, is pleased to announce the purchase of a new 25,000 square foot facility located in Denville, New Jersey to support the growing customer demands for complex optical solutions including femtosecond laser eye surgery optical systems and custom high NA microscope objectives.

From Special Optics, Inc. 2 Jul 2015

LASER World or PHOTONICS 2015: Phase-Stable Live Demonstration of Novel Frequency Comb Technology

TOPTICA presented the recently introduced optical frequency comb to the public for the first time at the LASER World of Photonics 2015 exhibition.

From TOPTICA Photonics 2 Jul 2015

Hyperspectral Camera Reveals Details of Faded Wall and Ceiling Frescos

Many details of the wall and ceiling frescos in the cloister of Brandenburg Cathedral have faded: Plaster on which horses once “galloped” appears more or less bare. A hyperspectral camera sees images that remain hidden to the human eye, however, and is thus a big help a for art historians.

2 Jul 2015

Novel Long Day Lighting System Successfully Resolves Technical Difficulties Encountered By Michigan Dairies

Research over the past 33 years has shown that long-day lighting (LDL) has a significant positive impact on milk production in dairy cows. However, Michigan dairy farmers have been unsuccessful in attaining the full benefits of LDL due to technical difficulties in measuring/maintaining light intensity and appropriately controlling the lighting system.

2 Jul 2015

InfoComm 2015: NEC Display Honored with Four Awards

NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today receipt of InfoComm 2015 awards from Systems Contractor News for its HDBaseT OPS expansion board, rAVe Publications for its 98-inch Ultra High-Definition (UHD) display, Sound & Video Contractor Magazine for its 12,000-lumen HD laser projector, and the Global Presence Alliance for NEC excellence in innovation and customer service.

2 Jul 2015

Targeted LED Lighting Holds Promise as an Efficient Light Source for Growing Plants in Space

A Purdue University study shows that targeting plants with red and blue LEDs provides energy-efficient lighting in contained environments, a finding that could advance the development of crop-growth modules for space exploration.

2 Jul 2015

Teleste to Deliver High-Capacity Optical Broadband Network as a Turnkey Project to DELTA

Teleste, leading provider of video and broadband technologies and associated services, has signed an agreement with DELTA for the delivery of a next generation optical broadband network.

2 Jul 2015

Larson Electronics Introduces Tripod Mounted 108W Portable Telescoping LED Light Tower

Leading manufacturer and supplier of industrial grade lighting Larson Electronics has announced the release of a 108 watt portable telescoping LED light tower.

2 Jul 2015

Laser Spectroscopy Helps Measure Variations in Energy Transition within Cadmium Atoms

Atoms absorb and emit light of various wavelengths. Physicists have long known that there are some tiny changes, or shifts, in the light that gets absorbed or emitted, due to the properties of the atomic nucleus.

2 Jul 2015

IOP Awards Isaac Newton Medal to Professor Eli Yablonovitch for Photonic Nanostructures Research

The Institute of Physics' most prestigious accolade, the Isaac Newton Medal, has been awarded to Professor Eli Yablonovitch for his visionary and foundational contributions to photonic nanostructures.

By Alexander Chilton 1 Jul 2015

Amerlux Releases Cylindrix III Mini LED Luminaire with Patent-Pending Optical System

Engineered with a patent-pending optic that delivers the lowest possible beam angle without sacrificing fixture efficiency, Amerlux® unveils Cylindrix III Mini LED in a smaller size and cleaner look than the original version. At just 21 watts, the accent delivers superior efficacy and lumen output, innovative TIR optics and extraordinary aesthetics for retail, hospitality and commercial environments.

1 Jul 2015

Intense Lighting Unveils New MX Downlight Series

Intense Lighting, LLC, a solutions-based manufacturer of LED specification grade luminaires, today announced the launch of its new MX Downlight series. Featuring three unique configurations – 3.5-inch small aperture LED downlight, adjustable and wall wash luminaires – the complete MX Downlight series is available in integrated LED and MR16 lamp configurations.

1 Jul 2015