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ISC West 2015: TRENDnet Introduces Outdoor 1.3MP HD WiFi IR Network Camera

TRENDnet, a best-in-class wired and wireless networking hardware brand, from ISC West 2015 launches the Outdoor 1.3 MP HD WiFi IR Network Camera, model TV-IP322WI. This compact camera is rated for extreme weather conditions, has the option to record video to a MicroSD card (sold separately), and features integrated 2.4 GHz Wireless N networking.

17 Apr 2015

2D IR Spectroscopy Helps Study Therapeutic Mechanism of Anti-Viral Drug

A newly developed spectroscopy method is helping to clarify the poorly understood molecular process by which an anti-HIV drug induces lethal mutations in the virus's genetic material. The findings from the University of Chicago and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology could bolster efforts to develop the next generation of anti-viral treatments.

17 Apr 2015

Light Demonstrates Angular Acceleration When Traveling Along a Helical Path

Light must travel in a straight line and at a constant speed, or so the laws of nature suggest. Now, researchers at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg have demonstrated that laser light traveling along a helical path through space, can accelerate and decelerate as it spins into the distance.

17 Apr 2015

Alfalight in Final Running for Major Contracts for Laser Ocular Disruptor and Missile-Ignition Technology

Since lasers were invented in 1960, they have penetrated countless scientific, industrial and recreational fields: from eye surgery to DVD players, from cutting steel to triggering ignition in missile stages.

16 Apr 2015

Novel Technique Reduces Halo Effect Generated Using Multifocal Lenses

In a recent study published in Optics Communications, scientists from Bar-Ilan University in Israel have presented a new technique that significantly reduces the halo effect that is generated when using multifocal (contact and intra-ocular) lenses and looking at bright point sources in dark conditions.

From Elsevier - Publisher of Scientific Books and Journals 16 Apr 2015

James Webb Space Telescope Deployable Tower Assembly Delivered to Northrop Grumman's Space Park Facility

Northrop Grumman Corporation reached another major milestone for NASA's James Webb Space Telescope this week, with the delivery of the Deployable Tower Assembly (DTA). Following successful ambient and thermal vacuum testing, the DTA was delivered to Northrop Grumman's Space Park facility, where the Webb Telescope is being assembled. The graphite DTA was designed, built and tested by Astro Aerospace, a Northrop Grumman company.

16 Apr 2015

Researchers Combine Three Imaging Techniques to Study Creation of Rembrandt's Painting

Research team compares various imaging methods to study how the Dutch master planned, changed artwork

16 Apr 2015

Orion Receives $1.0 Million LED Lighting Retrofit Contract Award from Major Manufacturer of Mobile Devices

Orion Energy Systems, Inc. - a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance, energy-efficient lighting platforms, today announced that it recently received a contract award of approximately $1.0 million to retrofit a Northern California-based location of a globally-known designer and manufacturer of mobile devices, tablets, and personal computers.

16 Apr 2015

Novel Smartphone-Based Device for Accurate Molecular Diagnosis of Tumors

A device developed by Massachusetts General Hospital investigators may bring rapid, accurate molecular diagnosis of tumors and other diseases to locations lacking the latest medical technology. In their report appearing in PNAS Early Edition, the researchers describe a smartphone-based device that uses the kind of technology used to make holograms to collect detailed microscopic images for digital analysis of the molecular composition of cells and tissues.

16 Apr 2015

Non-Invasive Optical Coherence Tomography Technique for Analyzing Hidden Layers in Old Paintings

A painting hanging on the wall in an art gallery tells one story. What lies beneath its surface may tell quite another.

15 Apr 2015

Laser Scanning for Analysis of Ecological Properties of Nature Protection Areas

Simply declaring a region as a nature protection area is not enough, regular monitoring of its ecological condition is also necessary. Since Nature protection areas already cover almost one fifth of the surface of the European Union, it is impossible to inspect such a vast area in the traditional way on foot.

15 Apr 2015

Human Computer Interaction Specialists Develop 3D Prototype Display

Imagine your computer screen could change shape. Imagine if that screen could spring to life at the touch of a fingertip, translating numbers and trends into shapes and gradients you can reach out and touch.

15 Apr 2015

Cree Debuts LMH2 LED Module with125lm/W Efficacy and More Than 90CRI Color-Quality

Cree, Inc. builds on its industry-leading Cree® LMH2 LED Module family with the introduction of the LMH2+, the industry’s highest performing LED module, delivering 30 percent better performance than the previous generation in the same form factor.

From WOLFSPEED, INC. 15 Apr 2015

IDS Will Not Be Affected by Sony’s Decision to Stop CCD Sensors Production

With more than 10 years expertise in developing CMOS industrial cameras, IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH will not be affected by the recent announcement by global market leader, Sony, that it will stop the production of CCD sensors in March 2017.

15 Apr 2015

EVT Introduces BrainLight R Smart LED Ringlight

The BrainLight R is a smart ringlight developed by EVT. This LED illumination is free configurable and has a RS232 connection for industrial usage. With this light any succession of illumination patterns can be created.

From EVT Eye Vision Technology 15 Apr 2015