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Epson’s Two New Projector Series to Meet Needs of Any K-12 Classroom

Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide1, today introduced two new projector series to meet the needs of any K-12 classroom. The Epson® PowerLite® S17, X17, and W17 are three bright, affordable and easy-to-use projectors delivering features including HDMI connectivity and optional wireless connectivity.

4 Oct 2013

Soft-White Cree LED Bulb Earns ENERGY STAR Qualification

As part of its ongoing mission to drive 100-percent adoption of LED lighting, Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE) has earned ENERGY STAR® qualification for the game-changing soft-white Cree® LED Bulbs. ENERGY STAR qualification signifies these Cree LED bulbs now qualify for incentive rebates through certain local utilities.

From WOLFSPEED, INC. 4 Oct 2013

Physicists Construct Compact New Generation Optical Amplifier

A compact new generation optical amplifier has been constructed by physicists from the Laser Centre of the Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences and the Faculty of Physics of the Warsaw University. The apparatus is extremely efficient and small enough to fit on a desktop and is able to generate over 10 terawatt light pulses.

4 Oct 2013

Carl Zeiss Sports Optics’ TERRA 3X Riflescopes Recieve Petersen’s Hunting Editor’s Choice Award

Carl Zeiss Sports Optics, the world's leading manufacturer of high performance sports optics has won the 2014 Annual Petersen’s Hunting Editor’s Choice Award for its new line of TERRA 3X riflescopes.

4 Oct 2013

Cree Sets New Industry Benchmark with High-Performance XLamp XP-G2 LEDs

Cree, Inc. sets a new industry benchmark with higher-performance XLamp® XP-G2 LEDs. The latest innovation boasts a seven-percent increase in brightness compared to the already industry-leading XP-G2 family. The new LEDs provide lighting manufacturers with an unprecedented combination of light output, efficacy and outstanding reliability, while delivering an immediate boost in performance.

From WOLFSPEED, INC. 4 Oct 2013

New 508 PV UV-visible-NIR Spectrophotometer by CRAIC Technologies Available in the UK and Ireland

The new 508 PV™ from CRAIC Technologies adds UV-VIS-NIR spectrophotometry and imaging to legacy microscopes.

From CRAIC Technologies, Inc. 4 Oct 2013

Olympus Announce Judging Panel for This Year's BioScapes Digital Imaging Competition

Olympus has announced the panel of eminent authorities in the field of microscopy and imaging who will be the judges for the 10th annual BioScapes International Digital Imaging Competition.

3 Oct 2013

NIGHTSEA Makes Stereo Fluorescence Microscopy Accessible for Research and Education

Fluorescence microscopy, the “tool of choice” for research biology and live cell work, is rapidly expanding from conventional compound microscopes to stereo microscopy. Until recently, however, its cost and complexity have limited that expansion to high-end, research level stereos.

3 Oct 2013

Lextar’s Dual Emitting LED Pendant Lamp Receives Good Design Award 2013

Lextar Electronics Corp. ("Lextar" or the "Company") announced that it wins the Good Design Award 2013 in Japan with its latest dual emitting LED pendant lamp - Harmonia, for its slim, sleek design and dual-sided illumination that can build light harmony in any surroundings. This is the third-time recognition from Japan Good Design Award after "Ceres" and "Colibri" LED bulbs in 2012. Lextar will debut this new product at Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) starting from October 27th.

3 Oct 2013

tw telecom Receives Light Reading's Most Innovative Ethernet/Optical Solution of the Year Award

tw telecom, a leading provider of managed services including Business Ethernet, converged and IP VPN solutions for enterprises throughout the U.S., received the prestigious Light Reading Leading Lights Most Innovative Ethernet/Optical Solution of the Year award for its E-Access "One to Many" solution. The annual awards competition is held the evening before the two-day Ethernet & SDN Expo in New York City beginning October 2nd.

3 Oct 2013

Fujifilm Introduces UV Light Amount Distribution Measurement Film, UVSCALE

FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Shigehiro Nakajima) will launch three types of UVSCALE, the world's first* UV light amount distribution measurement film that visualizes light amount distribution of a broad range of UV lights of 4-6,000mJ/cm2** using color optical density of the film. The new UVSCALE will be available from October 10.

3 Oct 2013

Biophotonic Solutions Announces Closing of Series A Funding Round

Biophotonic Solutions Inc. (BSI), the world leader in automated laser pulse compression, has closed a one-million-dollar Series A funding round led by the Michigan Angel Fund.

3 Oct 2013

First Mapping of Cloud Distribution on Exoplanet Using Kepler Telescope’s Optical Data

On the exoplanet Kepler 7b, the weather is highly predictable, an international team of scientists has found: On any given day, the exoplanet, which orbits a star nearly 1,000 light-years from Earth, is heavily overcast on one side, while the other side likely enjoys clear, cloudless weather.

By Jennifer Chu 3 Oct 2013

Jenoptik to Showcase Efficient LED Hall Lighting at efa Trade Fair

At the efa trade fair for building systems and electrical engineering in Leipzig Jenoptik will show the latest development in the Lucid LED lighting range for industrial purposes. The new Lucid arena pro is 25 percent brighter than the base type. A dimmable version supports building automation concepts.

From JENOPTIK Optical Systems GmbH 1 Oct 2013

Ricoh Launches Desktop Monochrome Laser Printer with Embedded WiFi

Ricoh Americas Corporation today announced the first Ricoh desktop monochrome laser printer and multifunction product (MFP) with embedded WiFi, enabling users to easily print in home offices and small business settings, including doctor offices and construction sites among others, without requiring an optional wireless card.

From Ricoh USA, Inc. 1 Oct 2013