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Larson Electronics Introduces Group B Approved Temporary Manhole Mount LED Light Fixture

Explosion proof lighting specialists Larson Electronics have announced the release of a Group B approved temporary manhole mount LED light fixture that provides operators with a powerful and highly convenient alternative to traditional string or tank lights. This Class 1 Division 1 & 2 explosion proof light fixture provides 10,000 lumens of high quality light while drawing only 150 watts.

18 Aug 2014

Opto Diode Introduces the SXUV5 Ø2.5 mm Photodiode

Opto Diode a division of ITW, and a member of the ITW Photonics Group, introduces a new photodiode with a circular active area, the SXUV Ø2.5 mm.

From Opto Diode Corp. 15 Aug 2014

Raytheon Awarded Contract to Develop Vehicle-Based Laser Device to Defeat Drones

Laser weapon systems moved a step closer to reality with the award of an $11 million contract to Raytheon Company. Under an Office of Naval Research program, Raytheon will develop a vehicle-based laser device capable of defeating low-flying threats such as enemy drones.

14 Aug 2014

SemiLEDs Announces Availability of 80mil EV LED Chip Family

SemiLEDs Corporation, a global provider of vertical LED technology solutions, today announced sampling and volume availability of a complete line of 80x80mil rugged metal LED chips, including white, blue, and UV variations.

14 Aug 2014

EPFL Researchers Collaborate in Development of Single-Use Contact Lens for Early Glaucoma Detection

EPFL researchers have participated in the development of a contact lens for the early detection of glaucoma. Clinical trials are being conducted at the CHUV.

14 Aug 2014

Larson Electronics Introduces 250W Work Area LED String Lights

Industrial lighting specialist Larson Electronics reveals their new temporary construction LED string lights. The ten 25 watt LED lamps on this work site light set provides higher quality light than 150 wattage PAR38 lamps while creating less heat and using less power.

14 Aug 2014

FDA Grants Cutera enlighten Laser Platform 510(k) Clearance for Treatment of Benign Pigmented Lesions

Cutera, Inc., a leading provider of laser, light and other energy-based aesthetic systems for practitioners worldwide, announced that its enlighten laser platform received U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions. enlighten is the first and only dual wavelength (532 nm/1064 nm) and dual pulse duration picosecond laser system cleared for sale in the United States.

14 Aug 2014

GE Introduces LED DownLights with New Reflector Finishes and Anodized Color Options

GE’s Lumination™ LED DownLights are now available with new reflector finishes and anodized color options, offering even greater versatility and customization of the energy-efficient Lumination DI Series for new construction of high-end retail, commercial office and hospitality spaces.

14 Aug 2014

New Vandal Resistant LED Wall Packs from Access Fixtures

Access Fixtures is expanding its line of LED Wall Packs by adding new vandal resistant LED wall packs. The new LED wall packs use traditional and modern designs that architects and designers are familiar with, but instead of using glass on the front of the fixture, the entire fixture is incased in heavy-duty aluminum.

13 Aug 2014

Aptina Commences Mass Production of ASX344AT SOC Imaging Solution for Backup Cameras

Aptina, a global provider of intelligent imaging solutions, is in mass production of the ASX344AT SOC for backup camera solutions. With built-in image processing, the ASX344AT delivers 180 degree viewing with robust de-warp functionality.

13 Aug 2014

National Centre for Radio Astrophysics in India Becomes Full Member of SKA Organisation

Following ratification by the Board of Directors, India’s National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA) has now become the 11th full member of SKA Organisation.

13 Aug 2014

Southern African Regional Office of Astronomy for Development Established in Zambia

The IAU strategic plan was ratified by its members in 2009, at its General Assembly. Since then a global coordinating office (the OAD) was established in Cape Town, South Africa, and has led the implementation of this plan. Other regional nodes have already been established in China for the East Asian region, Thailand for the South East Asian region and Ethiopia for the East African region.

13 Aug 2014

New Research Report on Military Laser Systems Market

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Military Laser Systems Market by Application (Laser designator, Laser Range Finder, LIDAR, 3D scanner, Laser Weapon, Dazzlers, Laser sights, Proximity Fuze, Ring laser Gyro, Laser Doppler Vibrometer, Laser Altimeter) by Domain - Forecast and Analysis to 2

13 Aug 2014

Brien Holden Vision Institute Employs Phasefocus High-Precision Lens Profiler for Developing Contact Lenses

Phase Focus Ltd (Phasefocus), the company that is revolutionising microscopy and imaging with the Phasefocus Virtual Lens®, reports on how the Brien Holden Vision Institute is applying the Phasefocus high-precision Lens Profiler to assist in the development of new contact lenses.

13 Aug 2014

Raptor Photonics Adds M42 Lens Mount for the Best SWIR/VIS-SWIR Camera in the World

Raptor Photonics has unveiled the OWL 640 M42, which is a highly sensitive, rugged digital VIS-SWIR camera with a M42 lens mount. The camera uses a 640x512 InGaAs sensor from SCD, providing visible extension from 0.4 to 1.7µm for high sensitivity imaging. Imaging of a very high resolution is made possible with the 15x15µm pixel pitch.

From Raptor Photonics Limited 12 Aug 2014