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Laser Research Optics Introduces Replacement Lenses and Mirrors for Plastics Cutting and Engraving

Laser Research Optics has introduced a line of OEM quality, replacement lenses and mirrors for use with most popular low power plastics cutting and engraving lasers. Most importantly, they are available for overnight delivery to reduce downtime.

From Laser Research Optics 30 Jan 2013

Mitsubishi Electric Launches LaserVue LED Eco-Conscious Portable Projectors

Mitsubishi Electric's new LaserVue® family of lamp-free, environmentally-conscious portable projectors create brilliant images with accurate colors using a technologically advanced light engine unlike any other hybrid projector on the market today. Eco-conscious teachers and presenters will see Mitsubishi's first new hybrid projector at FETC (Florida Education Technology Conference) at the Orlando Convention Center this week in Booth #1113.

30 Jan 2013

Researchers Demonstrate Nanoscale Photonic Device for Optical Spectroscopy

By bringing nanophotonics technology to traditional optical spectroscopy, a new kind of optical spectrometer with functions of sensing and spectral measurement has been recently demonstrated by a research team at The University of Alabama in Huntsville.

30 Jan 2013

Photonex London Roadshow Visits UCL to Showcase Photonic Techniques and Equipment

Arrangements for the 2013 annual Photonex London Roadshow are well under way to include a conference, photonics tutorials and an exhibition of 25 companies.

30 Jan 2013

Photron Launches Fastcam SA8 High-Speed Imaging System

Photron, Inc., a global leader and manufacturer of high speed cameras and image analysis software, introduces the powerful, high performance Fastcam SA8 high speed camera with 1280 x 1024 pixel image resolution up to 3,500 frames per second (fps). Increased frame rates are also available at reduced resolution, including 1280 x 720 (720p) at 5,000 fps.

From Photron USA, Inc. 29 Jan 2013

Spectra-Physics Introduces New Scientific Lasers at SPIE Photonics West 2013

Spectra-Physics®, a Newport Corporation brand, introduces two industry-leading scientific lasers at SPIE Photonics West 2013. The new high power Matisse® is the industry’s highest power tunable, single-frequency laser with over 6.5 W of output and narrowest 60 kHz external linewidth.

From Newport Corporation 29 Jan 2013

OVH to Increase Pan-European Network Capacity with Infinera DTN-X Platform

Infinera, a leading provider of Digital Optical Networks, announced today that OVH will deploy the Infinera DTN-X platform for their Pan-European Network, featuring 500 Gigabit per second (Gb/s) super-channels. OVH is the largest web hosting company in Europe supporting both public and private cloud services.

From Infinera 29 Jan 2013

Horizontal Progressive Mirror May Eliminate Automobile Blind Spots

A new optical prescription for automobile side-view mirrors may eliminate the dreaded "blind spot" in traffic without distorting the perceived distance of cars approaching from behind. As described in a paper published today in the Optical Society's (OSA) journal Optics Letters, objects viewed in a mirror using the new design appear larger than in traditional side-view mirrors, so it's easier to judge their following distance and speed.

From Optical Society Of America 29 Jan 2013

Larson Electronics Launches High Output Metal Halide Tower Security Spotlight

Larson Electronics has introduced a new high output tower security spotlight designed to provide a far reaching and intense light beam capable of illuminating objects up to 2,000 feet away.

29 Jan 2013

Sharp Launches Large-Format Professional LED Displays for Indoor Digital Signage

Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, is announcing a series of striking, large-format professional LED displays for the indoor digital signage market. This latest family of Sharp professional LED large-format displays feature stunning clarity, outstanding energy efficiency and advanced connectivity.

29 Jan 2013

JDSU Selects Altera Stratix V GT FPGA for Optical Network Tester Solutions

Altera Corporation today announced the Stratix® V GT FPGA is shipping to JDSU for volume production of the company's next-generation Optical Network Tester (ONT) solutions. JDSU, a leading provider of optical products and test and measurement solutions for the communications industry, is leveraging Altera's high-end 28 nm FPGA in its ONT-600 series to deliver the first test solution targeting CFP2 100G optical transport network (OTN) environments.

29 Jan 2013

Molex Launches Integrated Plastic Interconnection System for LED Arrays

Molex Incorporated announces a new development in LED array holder technology with integral electrical, mechanical and optical connectivity for optimal performance and to simplify design integration for lighting manufacturers. Existing LED arrays represent a challenging compromise between the LED array metal printed circuit boards or ceramic substrates being small enough to minimize costs and deliver the optical performance required while also providing electrical, mechanical and optical attach features to make them easier to use in a lighting system.

29 Jan 2013

Ophir Launches Low Cost Laser Power / Energy Meter

Ophir Photonics Group, the global leader in precision laser measurement equipment and a Newport Corporation brand, today announced StarLite, a new low cost laser power / energy meter that provides both digital and analog screen displays.

From Ophir Photonics Group 28 Jan 2013

Single-Photon Detector with Superconducting Nanowires Demonstrates Unattained Detection Efficiency

Ultrafast, efficient, and reliable single-photon detectors are among the most sought-after components in photonics and quantum communication, which have not yet reached maturity for practical application. Physicist Dr. Wolfram Pernice of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), in cooperation with colleagues at Yale University, Boston University, and Moscow State Pedagogical University, achieved the decisive breakthrough by integrating single-photon detectors with nanophotonic chips.

28 Jan 2013

FUJIFILM Commences Plant Operations for Large-Screen LCD TVs

FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Shigehiro Nakajima) has announced that it commenced, on January 23, the operation of Line 8, a production line for “Ultra-wide FUJITAC*” used in large-screen LCD TVs, at No.4 Plant of FUJIFILM Kyushu Co., Ltd. (Kikuchi-gun, Kumamoto; President Satoshi Sakamoto).

28 Jan 2013