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Global LiDAR Market Forecast to Grow at 19.2% CAGR

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global LiDAR Market 2014-2018" report to their offering.

12 Feb 2015

Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera Launched Aboard the Deep Space Climate Observatory Spacecraft

A new Lockheed Martin instrument is about to make a world of difference for climate scientists. Launched successfully today aboard the Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) spacecraft, the Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera (EPIC) will provide imaging of the entire sunlit side of Earth in one view, something that hasn't been done before from a satellite.

12 Feb 2015

Larson Electronics Introduces 3000W Mini Light Plant with 20’ Pneumatic Mast

Larson Electronics has announced the release of a 20’ pneumatic light mast equipped with two 1,500 watt metal halide lamps. The WAL-PLM-2X1500W-3G is a portable mini light tower that provides a safe and effective way for operators to quickly deploy 3,000 watts of intense lighting.

12 Feb 2015

Hand-Held Raman Spectroscopy Intraoperative Probe to Detect Invasive Brain Cancer Cells

Brain cancer patients may live longer thanks to a new cancer-detection method developed by researchers at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital - The Neuro, at McGill University and the MUHC, and Polytechnique Montréal.

12 Feb 2015

HempTech Launches Mithra I Automated Smart LED Lighting System for Commercial Grow Industry

HempTech Corp., a FutureWorld Subsidiary, focusing on the technology aspects of the commercial grow industry is announcing the availability of Mithra I, our first line of Automated Smart LED Lighting System for the commercial grows.

12 Feb 2015

New McPherson Vacuum Ultraviolet Universal Spectrophotometer Offers Improved Optical Characterization

Deep Ultraviolet Luminescence Spectrophotometer
Short ultraviolet wavelengths improve optical characterization and expand spectral measurements from the vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) to the near infrared. The new McPherson vacuum ultraviolet universal spectrophotometer is an optical test system optimized for emitting samples like phosphors or photo- and electro- luminescent crystals. These are used in modern efficient lighting, displays, and lasers. It can measure reflectance, transmission and fluorescence emission over its complete working, 120 nanometers to 2.2 microns.

11 Feb 2015

Optical Tweezers Squeeze Tiny Bead Attached to Human Stem Cell

After using optical tweezers to squeeze a tiny bead attached to the outside of a human stem cell, researchers now know how mechanical forces can trigger a key signaling pathway in the cells.

11 Feb 2015

Fast Company Magazine Ranks Cree Among World’s Top 50 Most Innovative Companies

Cree, Inc. announces today that Fast Company Magazine has ranked it among the Top 50 Most Innovative Companies worldwide. In addition to that distinction, the company has also been ranked number one in Fast Company’s annual Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Energy list.

From WOLFSPEED, INC. 11 Feb 2015

The World’s Biggest Solar Telescope to be built by University of Sheffield Researchers

Researchers from the University of Sheffield are currently helping to build the world’s biggest and most revolutionary solar telescope, The Daniel K Inouye Solar Telescope (DKIST).

By Alexander Chilton 11 Feb 2015

SCHOTT Develops Autoclavable Ring-Shaped High Brightness LED

The international technology group SCHOTT has developed a new ring-shaped high brightness LED. The Solidur™ Ring LED is the world’s first ring-shaped autoclavable light source, performing efficiently over a long period of time. It is designed for applications in dental and medical lighting, especially for devices that need autoclaving.

From SCHOTT North America, Inc. 11 Feb 2015

ForthDD Introduces 3.1MPixel QXGA-3DM Spatial Light Modulator at Photonics West 2015

Forth Dimension Displays (ForthDD), a leading provider of high-resolution Liquid Crystal On Silicon (LCOS) Microdisplays and Spatial Light Modulators (SLMs) is pleased to announce the launch of its all-new 3.1MPixel QXGA-3DM SLM at Photonics West 2015, booth 1123.

From Kopin 11 Feb 2015

Photonics West: Ophir Photonics Announces Expansion of BeamWatch Family of Industrial Laser Beam Profilers

Ophir Photonics, global leader in precision laser measurement equipment and a Newport Corporation company, today announced the expansion of the BeamWatch® family of industrial laser beam profilers at Photonics West. BeamWatch is the industry's first non-contact, focus spot size and position monitor for very high power YAG, fiber, and diode lasers.

From Ophir Photonics Group 11 Feb 2015