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CLEO: 2014 Witnesses Increased Attendance and Record Number of Paper Submissions

With a record number of paper submissions and the highest attendance in five years, CLEO: 2014 concluded last week after six days of quality presentations, diverse symposia, important business insights and unique innovations from prominent companies in the laser and electro-optics industry.

17 Jun 2014

ICT Africa and The Fibre Lab Collaborate to Host Fiber Optic Training Workshops

ICT Africa announced that they are collaborating with The Fibre Lab to host fiber optic training workshops in the African continent.

16 Jun 2014

Airborne LiDAR System Helps Produce Precise Topographical Measurements of Chinese Fault Zone

Chinese and American scientists collaborating in the study of an active seismic fault that produced one of China's most deadly earthquakes say their deployment of an airborne LiDAR system, which uses pulses of laser light to calculate distances and chart terrain features, has helped them produce the most precise topographical measurements ever of the fault zone.

16 Jun 2014

Optical Engineering Journal Features Special Section on Human Vision

A new special section on Human Vision in the current issue of Optical Engineering showcases optics and optical engineering research into new techniques and approaches for the study of human vision and the design of novel imaging systems. Put into practice, these new approaches enable applications such as earlier diagnosis of disease, improved treatment monitoring, and more accurate guidance for treatment and surgery. The journal is published by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics.

From SPIE 16 Jun 2014

Ultraviolet Light Decontamination to be used for Experiments inside Microgravity Science Glovebox

Just like eating, drinking and even trying to wash your hair aboard the International Space Station, conducting science experiments in space is not a simple task for astronauts. There are so many more factors for crews to consider than scientists on Earth have to worry about. If not contained, microgravity can turn gasses, dust, fluids and sharp objects into a floating nightmare.

16 Jun 2014

eMagin Introduces Full Color Ultra-High Brightness DPD OLED Microdisplay

eMagin Corporation has demonstrated the first ever full color ultra-high brightness DPD brand OLED microdisplay. The new full color DPD display, designated OLED-ULT, provides brightnesses that meet or exceed the requirements of the wearable Smartglass market, more than 30 times greater than eMagin’s current largest selling display, while providing 5 times the power efficiency. Power efficiency is a key advantage in selecting eMagin’s OLED microdisplay versus an LCD or LCOS solution.

From eMagin Corporation 16 Jun 2014

Huawei Honors Alliance Fiber Optic Products with Supplier Award

Alliance Fiber Optic Products, Inc., an innovative supplier of fiber optic components, subsystems, and integrated modules for the optical network equipment market, today announced that Huawei Technology Co., Ltd., a global leader in telecommunications network solutions, has awarded the company at the Huawei Shenzhen office with the "2013 Huawei Supplier Cooperation & Support Award."

16 Jun 2014

PixeLINK Introduces Industrial Cameras with Electronic, Focus-Controllable Liquid Lens

PixeLINK®, a global provider of industrial cameras for the machine vision and microscopy markets, and Varioptic (a Business Unit of Parrot), the world leader in electrowetting liquid lens solutions, today announced production of the world's first industrial cameras to include an electronic, focus-controllable liquid lens. Enabling auto focus with no moving parts, these cameras will offer low power consumption, high shock resistance, and fast focus change.

From Pixelink 16 Jun 2014

Larson Electronics Releases 12” 5W LED Strip Light

With over 40 years as a leader in the industrial and commercial lighting industry Larson Electronics continues its commitment to providing high-grade lighting equipment to specialty markets with the release of a five inch LED strip light. These LED light strips are available in an optional white, red, white and red, or white and blue color configuration.

16 Jun 2014

NinePoint Medical’s Volumetric Optical Coherence Tomography Device Wins 2014 Medical Design Excellence Award

NinePoint Medical, Inc., an emerging leader in the development of medical devices for advanced optical imaging, today announced the company was honored with a silver medal at the 2014 Medical Design Excellence Awards (MDEA) for the company’s volumetric optical coherence tomography device, the NvisionVLE Imaging System™.

13 Jun 2014

Light, Optics and Imaging Help Identify How Brain Regulates Blood Flow

In a new study published online in the Journal of the American Heart Association June 12, 2014, researchers at Columbia Engineering report that they have identified a new component of the biological mechanism that controls blood flow in the brain.

13 Jun 2014

OPPLE to Demonstrate Latest LED Products at Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition

OPPLE Lighting Co., Ltd is showcasing its newest LED products and innovative illumination ideas at Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition, which will be held in Guangzhou from June 9th to June 12th. In its 18th year, the event gathers the most competitive and famous illumination brands.

13 Jun 2014

Laser Research Optics Introduces Replacement CO2 Nozzles for Popular CO2 Lasers

Laser Research Optics has introduced a line of replacement CO2 nozzles offered in various materials and configurations for popular CO2 lasers such as Trumpf® and Mitsubishi®.

From Laser Research Optics 13 Jun 2014

Laser Spine Institute to Open New Centers in Cleveland, St. Louis and Cincinnati

Laser Spine Institute, the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, today announced plans to offer increased access to its advanced procedures by opening new centers in Cleveland, St. Louis and Cincinnati.

13 Jun 2014

ADVA Optical Networking's GNOC Employed by a.s.r. for Network Monitoring

ADVA Optical Networking announced today that a.s.r. is using its Global Network Operations Center (GNOC) for network monitoring and the provision of real-time performance insights. With multiple billions in annual revenues and over 4,000 employees, a.s.r. is one of the largest insurers in the Netherlands.

13 Jun 2014