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3M Offers Upgraded Free Display Optics 101 Course

Optical physicists from 3M’s Display Materials and Systems Division have a long history of sharing what they learn about the physics of light. For more than eight years, they’ve been offering a free course on the physical properties of light to industry engineers involved in designing the next generation of display technology. But now, they are taking their own technology to the next level.

3 Jun 2014

Sensofar Introduces Q six System for Assisted Stent Inspection

Sensofar Medical has been established as a new company within the Sensofar Group, with the goal of applying Sensofar’s leading-edge optical profilometry technology to medical applications. The new company’s first product is the ›Q six‹ system for assisted stent inspection, designed as a comprehensive solution for simplifying and streamlining stent assessment and approval.

From Sensofar Metrology 3 Jun 2014

ZEISS Smartzoom 5 Digital Microscope to be Showcased at MD&M East 2014

Thornwood, N.Y.: Carl Zeiss Microscopy announces that it will be demonstrating its ZEISS Smartzoom 5 digital microscope at MD&M East 2014, June 10th-12th at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, NY. ZEI...

From Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH 2 Jun 2014

New Big Data Transport Solution from ADVA Optical Networking Offers Efficiency, Scalability and Security

ADVA Optical Networking today launched its Big Data Transport (BDT) solution. Designed specifically to transport enormous amounts of data in the most efficient, scalable and secure way possible, BDT will help to define a new era of data center connectivity.

2 Jun 2014

Memory in Genetically Engineered Rats Reactivated Using Light

It's all about strengthened connections between neurons, NIH-funded study confirms

2 Jun 2014

Philips Lumileds Delivers High Flux and Efficient LED Arrays in Higher Lumen Packages

Philips Lumileds is now delivering the highest flux and most efficient LED arrays in higher lumen packages. The new LUXEON CoB 1211 is perfect for industrial and outdoor applications and is an ideal replacement for 70W and 100W equivalent ceramic discharge metal halide (CDM) lamps.

From Lumileds 2 Jun 2014

New Innovative Line of LED Light Engines from Soraa

Soraa, the world leader in GaN on GaN™ LED technology, has raised the bar on high performance lighting by launching the industry's most innovative line of LED light engines. Soraa's new light engines use 50% less power and have a higher center beam intensity (CBCP) than current integral LED fixtures.

From SORAA 2 Jun 2014

GE Lighting, ByteLight to Exhibit Next-Generation LED Luminaires at LIGHTFAIR International 2014

GE Lighting and ByteLight today announced they will showcase the next generation of LED lighting fixtures that communicate with shoppers’ smart devices while in-store, enabling retailers to provide exciting new location-based services using GE LED infrastructure.

31 May 2014

Research and Markets Adds Global and Chinese Handset Flash LED Industry Report 2014 to its Offering

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

31 May 2014

Samsung to Showcase its LED Components with 90 CRI at LIGHTFAIR International

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced that it has improved the light quality of its LED packages and modules based on a 90 CRI (Color Rendering Index) for use in advanced lighting applications. Samsung is showcasing these LED components at the LIGHTFAIR International trade show exhibition being held here from June 3rd through 5th.

31 May 2014

Washington University Student Start Ups Tackle Vision Problems, Cancer Detection

Projects to provide low-cost eyeglasses for people in the developing world and to develop a cell-death detector will share $25,000 in cash to further develop their projects as winners of the 2014 Discovery Competition. Washington University in St. Louis’ School of Engineering & Applied Science created the competition in 2012.

31 May 2014

Glenoaks Laser Center Now Offers Lip and Other Facial Fillers

Burbank facial fillers provider, Glenoaks Laser Center, is now offering lip fillers and other types of facial fillers. Their Burbank lip filler experts offer a variety of filler options, including Radiesse, Restylane and Juvederm, all of which offer distinct benefits to their users. Cost of facial fillers in Burbank can range from $395 to $595 depending on the type of filler that is being used.

31 May 2014

NIST Researchers Develop Laser System Generating Artificial Sunlight for Testing Solar Cell Efficiency

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a laser-based instrument that generates artificial sunlight to help test solar cell properties and find ways to boost their efficiency.

31 May 2014

Revolutionary LED Lamp/Accessory SNAP System™ from Soraa

SORAA, the world leader in GaN on GaN™ LED technology, announced today that the company will launch and display large lamp versions of its innovative SNAP System™ along with new accessories at LIGHTFAIR International (June 3 - 5).

From SORAA 31 May 2014

NEC Display Solutions' Laser Projectors NC110L and NC1040L are DCI-Compliant

NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI) compliance for its NC1100L and NC1040L laser projectors, the latest models in its Digital Cinema Projector Series. Both the “NP-NC1100L-A” and “NP-NC1040L-A” have earned compliance on DCI Compliant Equipment – the first as Laser Digital Cinema projectors.

31 May 2014