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NPL Develops Novel Optical Component for Augmented Reality Devices

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has developed a revolutionary optical component for augmented reality devices in partnership with a new British company, TruLife Optics.

8 Jul 2014

New 60 W Low Canopy LED Light from Larson Electronics

Longtime leader in commercial and industrial grade lighting equipment Larson Electronics has announced the release of a 60 watt low canopy LED light with a removable glare shield. The GAU-LB-600E offers high light output from a compact form factor that is designed to provide a more durable and longer lived alternative to 500 watt quartz lights.

8 Jul 2014

Interactive Wristbands Light up the Crowd at iHeartRadio Ultimate Pool Party 2014

The iHeartRadio Ultimate Pool Party 2014 event, with performances by Jennifer Lopez, Tiesto, and more, was immersed in light-up interactive wristbands that lit up the crowd to the beat of the music. The interactive technology will be seen at the event on The CW tv on July 9 at 8pm EST. RF transmitters control the light-up apparel and wristbands, and immerses everyone into the energy of the event and the music.

8 Jul 2014

Global Automotive LED Lighting Market Forecast to Grow at 27.86% CAGR

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

8 Jul 2014

Stereo Microscope Objective for Imaging Specimens in Aqueous Solution Introduced by Leica Microsystems

Wetzlar, Germany. Leica Microsystems introduces the new Leica Planapo 2.0x CORR objective for the Leica M series stereo microscope, specifically for the use with specimens immersed in aqueous solution. With this objective, users can obtain pin sharp visualization of specimens with up to a 5 mm water column between the specimen and the objective.

From Leica Microsystems GmbH 7 Jul 2014

Tamaggo's Panoramic Video and Picture Device to be Distributed by Brookstone

Canadian consumer technology company Tamaggo announced today that they have signed a distribution agreement with Brookstone to distribute Tamaggo's panoramic video and picture device, the "ibi", through Brookstone's catalog and website portal in July as well as in select Brookstone stores across the US in late September 2014.

7 Jul 2014

New Cardiovascular X-ray System from Toshiba

Hospitals are now able to address their interventional cardiology needs with Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.’s newest X-ray system, the Infinix™ Essential. As healthcare reform challenges hospitals to do more with less, the Infinix Essential is an ideal value system that doesn’t sacrifice performance. With its slim, off-center C-arm design, the system allows steep angulations for optimized vessel profiling during cardiac interventions.

7 Jul 2014

Coriant 7100 Packet Optical Transport Platform Selected for Metro Networks in Beijing and Shanghai

Coriant, a global supplier of dynamic metro-to-core transport solutions, today announced that Beijing Internet Harbor, an Internet service provider in China, has selected Coriant's 7100 Nano solution to support the creation of high-performance metro networks in Beijing and Shanghai.

7 Jul 2014

New Forecast Report on LED Market in South Korea

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "LED Market in South Korea 2014-2018" report to their offering.

7 Jul 2014

Fourteenth China (Guzhen) International Lighting Fair to be Held on October 22-26, 2014

On 22-26 October 2014, the 14th China (Guzhen) International Lighting Fair will be held at the Zhongshan Guzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, Guangdong China.

4 Jul 2014

GL Communications Releases Optical Channelized Emulation and Analysis

GL Communications Inc., announced today the release of its latest product LightSpeed1000™ with Channelized Emulation and Analysis of T1s and E1s - With its unique architecture, literally thousands of DS0s within T1s and E1s can be accessed directly within an optical SONET or SDH structure - with ease for emulation and analysis.

4 Jul 2014

NDS Surgical Imaging Unveils New Dome S6c Widescreen Color 6MP Diagnostic Display

NDS Surgical Imaging (NDSsi) has released its new Dome® S6c widescreen color 6MP diagnostic display, now in production. The newest member of the S-series product family, the Dome S6c offers LED-backlight technology, grayscale and color imaging, and 30-inch widescreen viewing.

4 Jul 2014

Innovative Portable Laser Device Can Instantly Identify Chemical Hazards

A portable laser device is being developed at Heriot-Watt that can instantly identify chemical hazards, increasing the safety of emergency services and military personnel.

4 Jul 2014

Novel Hollow-Core Optical Fiber Holds Potential for Numerous Advanced Applications

If you want to send light on a trip through optical fibres with as little loss as possible, you should opt for infrared light, as is the case, for example, in the telecommunication networks worldwide. For certain applications, such as spectroscopic investigations on ions or atoms, however, (laser) light in the ultraviolet range is required.

4 Jul 2014

Forecast Report on Global Market for Diagnostic Imaging Systems

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Diagnostic Imaging Market by X-ray Systems, Computed Tomography, Ultrasound Imaging Systems, MRI Machines, and Nuclear Imaging Systems - Global Forecasts to 2018" report to their offering.

4 Jul 2014