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Global Forecast Report on Optical Imaging Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Optical Imaging Market by Technique, Product & by Application - Global Forecasts to 2019" report to their offering.

4 Feb 2015

Telops Announces New Hyper-Cam NB with Increased Sensitivity

Telops, leader in the field of high performance infrared cameras and hyperspectral imaging systems for the defense and security, environmental, industrial and research markets, is pleased to announce the launch of its newest hyperspectral imaging camera, the Hyper-Cam NB. This narrow band hyperspectral imaging camera; adds a new kind of hyperspectral imaging sensor, with increased sensitivity, to the Hyper-Cam line of hyperspectral cameras. This expansion reinforces Telops’ position as a leader in the hyperspectral camera market.

From Telops Inc. 3 Feb 2015

New, Ultra-Fast Laser with Multiple Applications for Skin Care

Dr. Harold Lancer, always at the forefront of emerging technology in medical aesthetic devices, introduces his use of PicoWay - a new, ultra-fast laser with multiple applications reflecting the doctor's own revolutionary approach to skin care. PicoWay, was originally designed for the removal of multi-color tattoos, however, Dr. Lancer has pioneered the use of the device for the correction of fine lines and wrinkles as well as the improvement of skin texture and tone – all with minimal discomfort and minimized downtime.

3 Feb 2015

New Report on LED Lighting Market in India and Japan

RnRMarketResearch.com adds "Indian LED Lighting Market Forecast to 2019", "LED Lighting Market in Japan 2015-2019" and "Republic of Korea: Diodes, Other Than Photosensitive or Light Emitting Diodes - Market Report Analysis and Forecast to 2020" research reports to its store.

3 Feb 2015

SLAC Researchers Adapt New Techniques to Precisely Align Samples for X-Ray Laser Targeting

X-ray devices have long been used to see the inner structure of things, from bone breaks in the human body to the contents of luggage at airport security checkpoints. But to see life's chemistry and exotic materials at the scale of individual atoms, you need a far more powerful X-ray device.

3 Feb 2015

Larson Electronics Releases Class 1 & 2 Division 1 & 2 Portable Explosion Proof Mounted LED Light

Leading supplier of explosion proof and industrial grade lighting equipment Larson Electronics has announced the release of a Class 1 & 2 Division 1 & 2 portable explosion proof LED light mounted on a base stand fabricated from non-sparking aluminum.

3 Feb 2015

Nanosecond Laser Therapy Could Reverse Age-Related Macular Degeneration

A new technique reported in the February 2015 issue of The FASEB Journal suggests that during early stages, it might be possible to reverse age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness that is currently irreversible. The treatment involving a nanosecond laser may also have further implications for other eye diseases such as diabetic macular oedema, diabetic retinopathy and retinopathy of prematurity.

3 Feb 2015

JDSU Reaches Milestone Shipment of Over 2,000 Kilowatt-Class Fiber Laser Modules

JDSU today announced that it has shipped more than 2,000 kilowatt-class fiber laser modules since their introduction in 2011 reconfirming JDSU's ongoing contribution to the global fiber laser market. The laser modules are integrated into JDSU CORELIGHT fiber laser engines for the macro materials processing market.

3 Feb 2015

Barco's Aerospace & Defense Display Business Now Becomes Part of Esterline

Esterline Corporation, a leading specialty manufacturer serving aerospace and defense markets, today announced it has completed its acquisition of the aerospace and defense display businesses of Belgium-based Barco N.V. for EUR 150 million, or approximately $175 million, in cash. The company financed the acquisition primarily using international cash reserves, with the balance funded by borrowings under its existing credit facility.

2 Feb 2015

Amerlux Announces Improved Version of Hornet HP A14 LED Light Engine

Amerlux® never stops in researching and delivering continuous improvements in all of its products. The latest improvement is the upgrade in performance of the Hornet HP A14 LED Engine that delivers outstanding reliability and guaranteed efficiency in energy and maintenance.

2 Feb 2015

RIT Competes for Multimillion-Dollar Federal Investment in Regional Photonics Center

Rochester Institute of Technology is among the leaders of a consortium named as one of three finalists in the country competing for a multimillion-dollar federal investment in a regional photonics center.

31 Jan 2015

National Photonics Initiative Commends Three Consortiums for Integrated Photonics Institute for Manufacturing Innovation

The National Photonics Initiative (NPI), a collaborative alliance seeking to raise awareness of photonics and increase US funding and investment in key photonics-driven fields, today commended the three consortiums led by University of Central Florida, University of Southern California and the Research Foundation for the State University of New York selected by the US Department of Defense (DOD) to submit full proposals to secure the Integrated Photonics Institute for Manufacturing Innovation (IP-IMI).

31 Jan 2015

Global UHD Panel (4K) Market Estimated to Reach US$30,404.6 Million by 2020

Transparency Market Research (TMR) has published a new report titled “Ultra High Definition (UHD) Panel (4K) Market By End-use Applications - Televisions, Personal Computers, Smart Phones, Display Screens/Walls, and Others (Camera, Tablets, Notebooks); By Technology - LCD and LED (Includes OLED and AMOLED) - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2014 - 2020”. According to the report, the global ultra high definition (UHD) panel (4K) market will reach a value of US$30,404.6 million by 2020.

31 Jan 2015

VLOC to Become Part of II-VI Optical Systems

II-VI Optical Systems, a California-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of II-VI Incorporated and leading vertically integrated producer of high precision imaging and laser assemblies, is pleased to announce that its Florida-based sister company, VLOC, will become part of II-VI Optical Systems.

31 Jan 2015

National Science Foundation's Green Bank Telescope Used to Capture Detailed Radar Images of Asteroid

A team of astronomers using the National Science Foundation's Green Bank Telescope (GBT) in West Virginia and NASA's Deep Space Network radar transmitter at Goldstone, California, has made the most detailed radar images yet of asteroid 2004 BL86.

31 Jan 2015