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Multicolor Laser Light Source Improves Usability, Image Quality in Advanced Projection Applications

Smart glasses and other wearable augmented reality devices are the most exciting and fastest growing sectors in consumer electronics technology. As a world first, EpiCrystals Inc. of Finland has developed a revolutionary laser light source which is especially designed to improve the usability and image quality in advanced projection applications.

11 Apr 2014

$PediaVision’s Portable, Lightweight, Wi-Fi-Enabled, Binocular Autorefractor Simplifies Patient Care$

PediaVision’s Portable, Lightweight, Wi-Fi-Enabled, Binocular Autorefractor Simplifies Patient Care

Spot, the handheld binocular autorefractor from PediaVision, is garnering praise from ophthalmology and optometry practices as a sound investment that has enabled them to simplify patient care in multiple ways. Among the device's fans are the Hunkeler Eye Institute, P.A. in Overland Park, Kan., Arizona Vision in Phoenix, Ariz., Genoa Family Eye Care in Ohio and Southridge Optical in Greendale, Wis.

11 Apr 2014

Research Report on Military and Aerospace Fiber Optics in Avionic Systems Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Military & Aerospace Fiber Optics Market Report Series - Vol. 1 - Market for Fiber Optics in Military & Aerospace Avionic Systems" report to their offering.

11 Apr 2014

Ensenso Stereo 3D Camera from IDS Offers High Precision and Easy Bin Picking

The Ensenso stereo 3D camera from IDS is an industrial solution for robot vision applications, which offers high precision and much more.

From IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH 11 Apr 2014

New Near Infrared Camera Successfully Integrated into James Webb Space Telescope

Lockheed Martin and the University of Arizona have delivered the primary imaging instrument of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. The new Near Infrared Camera, or NIRCam, has been successfully integrated within the heart of the telescope, known as the Integrated Science Instrument Module (ISIM).

10 Apr 2014

Walmart to Purchase Energy-Efficient GE LED Ceiling Lighting Fixtures for New Supercenters

Walmart announced plans today to purchase energy-efficient LED ceiling lighting fixtures for new supercenters in the United States, stores in Asia and Latin America, and Asda locations in the United Kingdom.

10 Apr 2014

FDA Grants 510(k) Clearance for NEC’s 30-Inch MD302C4 Widescreen LCD Display for Diagnostic Review

NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today the Food and Drug Administration 510(k) market clearance of the 30-inch MultiSync® MD302C4 LCD, a widescreen display for diagnostic review applications in healthcare organizations.

From NEC 10 Apr 2014

Light Waves from Micro LEDs Transmit 1.1 Gbps Data over Distances of 10 Metres

Harald Haas, Professor at the University of Edinburgh and Chief Science Officer (CSO) and co-founder of pureLiFi, and his team have made another breakthrough in Li-Fi by demonstrating that up to 1.1 gigabit per second (Gbps) can now be transmitted using light waves from micro LEDs over a distance of 10 metres using less than 0.5W power.

10 Apr 2014

Insights on Nine Dimensions of Printed Display and Lighting Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Printed Displays and Lighting Technology - 9 Dimensional Assessment (Technical Insights)" report to their offering.

10 Apr 2014

New Full HD 1080p/1080i, 2.1 MP, 3CMOS Camera for Color-Critical Applications from Toshiba

Toshiba Imaging Systems Division, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., and leading manufacturer of ultra-compact high definition (HD) and high resolution CCD and CMOS video cameras announces the newIK-HD5,a progressive-scan, full HD 1080p/1080i, 2.1 Megapixel, 3CMOS camera for color-critical applications.

From Toshiba Imaging Systems Division 10 Apr 2014

Photonex Roadshow to Visit Heriot-Watt University on 4th June 2014

The Photonex Roadshow will be visiting the Edinburgh Conference Centre at Heriot-Watt University on the 4th June. This photonics event is composed of a conference appealing to scientists in academia and industry who wish to learn about cutting edge developments in the use of light technologies in the life sciences, a one-day programme of industry tutorials - how to apply and use technology available, and a comprehensive supplier’s exhibition.

10 Apr 2014

NIRSpec Instrument Installed Inside ISIM Heart of James Webb Space Telescope

The last piece of the James Webb Space Telescope's heart was installed inside the world's largest clean room at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md.

9 Apr 2014

Plant Engineering Magazine Honors Hubbell Lighting with Two Product of the Year Awards

Hubbell Lighting, a world leader in lighting innovation, announced today that it received two 2013 Product of the Year Awards from Plant Engineering Magazine. In the first three months of 2014, Hubbell Lighting has already won 12 industry awards for its new product innovations, and over the last three years has accumulated 112 awards on its ever-growing trophy case.

9 Apr 2014

TecMed Sets New Standard in Blood Glucose Measurement Technologies with Optical Measurement IP

Today TecMed, Inc. announced that its optical measurement IP has set a new standard in blood glucose measurement technologies. TecMed's IP is reported to have the greatest precision in the measurement of blood glucose, and other chiral molecules, compared to other technologies currently commercially available.

9 Apr 2014

Ciena’s Converged Packet Optical and Packet Networking Solutions Deployed by Colorado Department of Transportation

Ciena® Corporation, the network specialist, today announced that the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is deploying Ciena’s converged packet optical and packet networking solutions to improve resiliency, capacity and manageability of its private fiber optic network that spans nearly 560 highway miles across the state.

From Ciena 9 Apr 2014