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Affordability a Barrier to Usage of Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography for Wet AMD Treatment

The Angiogenesis Foundation released a new white paper, "Advocating for Improved Treatment and Outcomes for Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration" (AMD). Wet AMD is the most common form of blindness in people 50 years or older in developed nations.

6 May 2013

TIPA Honors Sigma’s DSLR Art Lens

Sigma Corporation of America, a leading researcher, developer, manufacturer and service provider of some of the world's most impressive lines of lenses, cameras and flashes, is pleased to announce that the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) has honored Sigma’s 17-70 F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM Contemporary and 35 F1.4 DG HSM Art lenses with its Best Entry Level DSLR Lens and Best Expert DSLR Lens awards, respectively.

From Sigma Corporation of America 6 May 2013

DLC Includes Xeleum’s LED High Bay Fixtures on Qualified Products List

Xeleum Lighting today announced that its family of LED high bay fixtures has met the performance requirements of the DesignLights Consortium (DLC) and are now included on the DLC Qualified Products List (QPL).

6 May 2013

Invisible Thread Produces Specific Optical Spectrum Visible Under Polarized Light

There is now a way to differentiate between designer clothing and knockoffs. Chalmers researcher Christian Müller has produced a thread with unique optical properties, which can be used to create invisible patterns in fabrics that are only visible under polarized light.

6 May 2013

SPECT Myocardial Perfusion Imaging may be Reduced for Low Risk Patients

A new stress test protocol that investigates reducing the use of perfusion imaging in low risk patients undergoing SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging for possible angina symptoms was found to be diagnostically safe, revealed a US retrospective analysis.

6 May 2013

Larson Electronics Introduces Explosion Proof Portable Metal Halide Work Light for Hazardous Location Applications

Leader in industrial lighting Larson Electronics has announced the release of a portable metal halide work light designed for versatile mounting capabilities and compliance with hazardous location regulations. The EPL-BS-70-220V-100-3XMB Explosion Proof Metal Halide Light is compact and portable yet provides the stability of magnetic mounting combined with the power of a metal halide lamp to produce 32,000 lumens of light output capable of illuminating 13,000 square feet of work space.

4 May 2013

New Report on Organic Photovoltaics Markets

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Organic Photovoltaics (OPV) 2013-2023: Technologies, Markets, Players" report to their offering.

4 May 2013

OMS’ Redesigned Grafias Luminaire Demonstrates 123 lm/W Luminous Efficacy

OMS Lighting, Europe's leading lighting manufacturer, today announced the addition of the redesigned Grafias luminaire; featuring revolutionary efficacy values of 123 lm/W, to its product portfolio after a series of successful laboratory tests.

4 May 2013

OSIRIS-REx Thermal Emission Spectrometer for Asteroid Mission Being Built by ASU Students

Four engineering students at Arizona State University, three of them undergraduates, are gaining practical experience by helping to build a mineral-scouting instrument that will fly on a NASA mission to an asteroid. They are drafting the detailed plans for each of the instrument's components and helping analyze its structural and thermal behavior.

4 May 2013

4D Technology Corporation into a Distribution Agreement with Enable KK Co, Ltd.

4D Technology Corporation, manufacturer of interferometric optical metrology systems, has entered into a distribution agreement with Enable KK Co, Ltd, of Kawaguchi City (Tokyo) for the promotion of 4D products in Japan.

From 4D Technology 3 May 2013

Enhanced Acrylic Microincision Intraocular Lens from Bausch + Lomb

Bausch + Lomb, the global eye health company, announces the launch of its new INCISE® microincision intraocular lens (IOL). This enhanced acrylic IOL, in combination with the capabilities of the Stellaris® Vision Enhancement System, allows surgeons to perform microincision cataract surgery less than 2mm, delivering less invasive surgery for a more rapid visual recovery.

3 May 2013

IFR Scientists Test Prototype Benchtop Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Instrument

In a world first, scientists from the Institute of Food Research (IFR) on the Norwich Research Park have been test-driving a prototype instrument that promises to revolutionise access to a potent laboratory analysis technique called NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance).

3 May 2013

Laser-Based, Portable, Real-Time Airborne Asbestos Detector

Asbestos was once called a miracle material because of its toughness and fire-resistant properties. It was used as insulation, incorporated into cement and even woven into firemen's protective clothing. Over time, however, scientists pinned the cause of lung cancers such as mesothelioma on asbestos fiber inhalation.

3 May 2013

Vision Dynamics Lab Becomes Largest US Glass Lens Processor

Vision Dynamics Laboratory, the glass lens specialist, is now the largest glass lens processor in the United States. Running over 500 glass jobs per day, our focus on high volume glass surfacing and finishing ensures our products are a cost effective solution for labs looking to direct their resources to materials with greater demand.

3 May 2013

Researchers Realize Lasers in Dual-Colors Through New Semiconductor Device

A new semiconductor device capable of emitting two distinct colours has been created by a group of researchers in the US, potentially opening up the possibility of using light emitting diodes (LEDs) universally for cheap and efficient lighting.

3 May 2013