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Mount Everest Base Camp Installs RedBird LED Lighting

Hospitals have discovered that lighting is an important aspect of improving patient safety and a significant expense item. Imagine trying to cost-effectively replicate the conditions of an intensive care unit at 17,500 feet elevation on the world's largest mountain.

20 Apr 2013

FBGS All Grating Optical Fiber Simplifies Measurement of Multiple Sensing Points

The ability to measure multiple sensing points over large intricate surfaces can be a difficult task. Traditionally engineers have used electrical strain gauges to monitor many points over a structure such as an aircraft wing or large composite component. However applying many individual gauges is both time consuming and adds significant weight to the structure in the form of cabling.

19 Apr 2013

e-con Systems Launches UVCi Compliant USB 3.0 Camera

e-con Systems Inc. announces the launch of the world’s first UVC compliant USB 3.0 camera as part of its new See3CAM series. Being UVC compliant means that See3CAM cameras are ‘plug and play’ on Windows and Linux - no additional device driver software is required and the cameras work with standard Windows (DirectShow) and Linux (V4L2) software.

19 Apr 2013

Sigma Introduces 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art Wide Aperture Standard Zoom Lens

Sigma Corporation of America, a leading researcher, developer, manufacturer and service provider for some of the world's most impressive lines of lenses, cameras and flashes, today announced the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art lens, the market’s first zoom lens to achieve a maximum aperture F1.8 throughout the entire zoom range.

From Sigma Corporation of America 19 Apr 2013

New Research Discovery May Help Realize Ultrafast High-Resolution Imaging in Real Time

Ultrafast high-resolution imaging in real time could be a reality with a new research discovery led by the University of Melbourne

19 Apr 2013

Kepler Space Telescope Helps Discover Five New Planets

A NASA-led team of astronomers has discovered five new planets, two of which are a habitable distance from their star.

19 Apr 2013

Lumenpulse to Showcase Architectural LED-Based Lighting Solutions at Lightfair Trade Show

At the upcoming Lightfair trade show beginning on April 23, exhibitor Lumenpulse will provide attendees with a rich experience at booth #3501, a 2,000-square-foot space nicknamed "Lumengallery."

19 Apr 2013

Philips to Showcase Next Phase in LED Lighting Solutions at LIGHTFAIR International

Next week at LIGHTFAIR International, Philips, the world leader in LED lighting systems, will be showcasing the next phase in the LED revolution with lighting solutions that rival traditional technologies in cost and light quality, while providing ease of installation, use, and control that is unique to LED.

18 Apr 2013

Bridgelux’s Innovative Solid State Vero LED Array Light Now Commercially Available

Bridgelux, a leading innovator and manufacturer of LED lighting technologies and solutions, announced today the commercial availability of the Vero™ LED array, an innovative solid state light source that makes quality lighting easy.

18 Apr 2013

Lockheed Martin Delivers Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph Spacecraft for NASA SMEX Mission

Scientists will soon gain a better view into energy and plasma movement near the surface of the sun, thanks to delivery of the Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph (IRIS) spacecraft to Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. in preparation for launch.

18 Apr 2013

Carl Zeiss to Highlight Latest OPMI pico Surgical Microscope at AAE 2013

With the new features for OPMI pico that the Medical Technology business group of Carl Zeiss is presenting at the AAE, dentists gain a considerably better overview and improved orientation during a procedure without having to constantly realign the surgical microscope.

From Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH 18 Apr 2013

Digital Lumens Launches DLA Technology Strategic Partner Program

Digital Lumens, the leader in intelligent lighting systems, today announced the launch of a strategic partner program that will bring the proven advantages of integrated intelligence – energy efficiency, flexibility and fine-grained control – to the full range of commercial and industrial lighting applications.

18 Apr 2013

Bausch + Lomb to Distribute Leica Ophthalmic Surgical Microscopes

Leica Microsystems, a leading manufacturer of microscopes and scientific instruments, and Bausch + Lomb, the global eye health company, today announced that Bausch + Lomb will distribute Leica ophthalmic surgical microscopes, and accessories in select markets across Europe, the United States, India and Latin America beginning this month.

From Leica Microsystems GmbH 18 Apr 2013

UV LED Business Expected to Grow at 43% CAGR from $45M in 2012 to Around $270M by 2017

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: UV LED Technology & Application Trends report

17 Apr 2013

Unique Bathymetric LIDAR to Help Unlock Mysteries off Nova Scotia's Shores

Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) will become the only college in Canada with a research device that can unlock the mysteries off Nova Scotia's shores thanks to the support of a national innovation award and industry partners.

17 Apr 2013