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DECTRIS Debuts Hybrid Photon Counting Detection to Enable Next-Generation Medical Imaging Equipment

DECTRIS Ltd. is introducing its hybrid photon counting (HPC) detection technology to enable the next generation of medical imaging equipment — and transform everything from mammography to computerized tomography (CT).

2 Dec 2014

Multi-Junction Solar Cell Developed by French-German Cooperation Demonstrates 46% Conversion Efficiency

A new world record for the direct conversion of sunlight into electricity has been established. The record multi-junction solar cell converts 46 % of the solar light into electrical energy and was developed by Soitec and CEA-Leti, France, together with the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE, Germany.

2 Dec 2014

New Report Analyzes Global and Chinese LED Markets

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global and Chinese LED Industry Report, 2014-2014" report to their offering.

2 Dec 2014

Larson Electronics Unveils Powerful, Energy-Efficient Alternative to Traditional Hazardous Location Luminaries

The Larson Electronics EPL-HB-150LED-RT-480V explosion proof high bay light fixture provides operators with a powerful and energy efficient alternative to traditional hazardous location luminaries. LED technology and a compact design make this lamp an excellent replacement upgrade option for the older, bulky and high maintenance cost fixtures.

2 Dec 2014

Astronomers Measure Transit of Super-Earth using Ground-based Telescope

Astronomers have measured the passing of a super-Earth in front of a bright, nearby Sun-like star using a ground-based telescope for the first time. The transit of the exoplanet 55 Cancri e is the shallowest detected from the ground yet. Since detecting a transit is the first step in analyzing a planet's atmosphere, this success bodes well for characterizing the many small planets that upcoming space missions are expected to discover in the next few years.

2 Dec 2014

“EnLight” Project Wins 2014 ENIAC JU Innovation Award

ECSEL Joint Undertaking, supporting projects of the ENIAC JU, announces the project “EnLight” as the winner of the 2014 Innovation Award at the European Nanoelectronics Forum. EnLight– Energy Efficient and Intelligent Lighting Systems – developed innovative solutions to exploit the full potential of Solid State LED Lighting for energy efficient and intelligent lighting systems, yielding energy savings that go far beyond what is possible by simple retrofit lighting applications.

2 Dec 2014

Researchers Discover Retina Can Sense Infrared Light Under Certain Conditions

Any science textbook will tell you we can’t see infrared light. Like X-rays and radio waves, infrared light waves are outside the visual spectrum.

2 Dec 2014

ERC-Funded Research Explores Practicalities of Invisibility

The idea of invisibility sounds like something out of science fiction: but could new research turn it from fiction into science? The ambition behind Professor Leonhardt’s ERC- funded research is to trace the connections between abstract theoretical concepts, drawn from geometry and relativity, and their practical implications in fields from materials to photonics. He will be presenting this research to the public at the TEDx Brussels event on 1 December.

2 Dec 2014

Navigant Research’s New Report Analyzes Global Market for Lighting in Commercial Buildings

A new report from Navigant Research analyzes the global market for lighting in commercial buildings, including global market forecasts for unit sales and revenue through 2023.

1 Dec 2014

C-RAD Strengthens Leadership in Optical Patient Positioning Systems with New Fellow Program

C-RAD has started its cooperation with ten leading radiation therapy centers in North America, Europe and Asia.

1 Dec 2014

Breakthrough Laser Communication Technology to Revolutionize Earth Observation and Satellite Communication

The first ever gigabit transmission via laser of imagery between the radar sensor on Sentinel-1A and Alphasat satellites, the latter built by Airbus Defence and Space, has taken place successfully. This advanced communication system based on the Laser Communication Terminal (LCT) technology is a main part of the European Space Agency's (ESA) European Data Relay System (EDRS), also referred to as the SpaceDataHighway.

29 Nov 2014

Digital Impression Standalone Scanners Market Poised to Chart 17.1% CAGR During 2014-2020

Transparency Market Research, in its latest report, states that the digital impression standalone scanners market is poised to chart a CAGR of 17.1% from 2014 through 2020. The report, titled “Digital Impression Standalone Scanners Market- Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2014 - 2020” estimates that the market will hit US$178.9 million by 2020, from its 2013 value of US$54.4 million.

29 Nov 2014

IET Presents 2014 Measurement in Action Award to Laser Ablation Analysis

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has announced the winners of its 2014 Innovation Awards, with the University of Tasmania, Imperial College London, the Natural History Museum, Lakehead University and AMIRA International winning the award in the Measurement in Action category, sponsored by the National Physical Laboratory (NPL).

From CSIR-National Physical Laboratory 29 Nov 2014

New Report Analyzes Markets and Opportunities for Active Optical Cables

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Active Optical Cable Markets and Opportunities: 2014 to 2024: Volume II - Personal Computing, Consumer Electronics and Digital Signage Markets" report to their offering.

29 Nov 2014

Forth Dimension Displays Microdisplays Support US Army Training Program

Forth Dimension Displays (ForthDD) is pleased to announce its high resolution microdisplays have enabled the US Army’s Flight School XXI program to surpass 200,000 hours of aircrew training.

From Kopin 28 Nov 2014