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Larson Electronics’ Magnalight.com Introduces Rechargeable RL-85-HID Spotlight

Larson Electronics' Magnalight.com added the RL-85-HID long range hunting spotlight with a two and a half hour run time on a single charge. The RL-85-HID spotlight is the rechargeable version of the popular HL-85-HID hunting spotlight.

29 Nov 2012

NASA Explores Options for Innovative, Imaginative Uses of Large Space Telescopes

NASA is exploring options for innovative and imaginative uses of two large space telescopes recently transferred to the agency. In a request for information (RFI) published Monday, NASA seeks information about system concepts and architectures that would take advantage of these assets to address NASA's goals in astrophysics, heliophysics, planetary sciences, and human spaceflight.

28 Nov 2012

Infinera-Nissho Showcase Value of 100 Gb/s Coherent Optical Technology in Leveraging DSF

Infinera, a leading provider of Digital Optical Networks, along with its Japanese partner, Nissho Electronics, announced today a successful demonstration of the Infinera DTN-X platform delivering 8 Terabits per second (Tb/s) capacity using production ready super-channels across 800 kms of ITU-T G.653 Dispersion Shifted Fiber (DSF).

From Infinera 28 Nov 2012

Lattice to Demonstrate Electrowetting Liquid Lens Technology on HDR-60 at China Security Expo

Lattice Semiconductor Corporation today announced that it will be demonstrating Varioptic's liquid lens technology on its LatticeECP3™-based HDR-60 Development Kit at the China Security Expo in Beijing, China, from December 3 through December 6. The Lattice booth will be in Hall E1 at location Y13-14.

From Lattice Semiconductor Corporation 28 Nov 2012

Young Researchers Trained to Translate Retinal Imaging Analysis into Effective Biomedical Interventions

A multi-million European project aimed at combating some of the EU’s most prevalent chronic medical conditions is being led by academics at the University of Lincoln.

28 Nov 2012

Given Imaging Files Application for US Regulatory Clearance to Market PillCam COLON 2

Given Imaging Ltd, a world leader in GI medical devices and pioneer of capsule endoscopy, today announced that it has filed a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) application seeking regulatory clearance to market its PillCam® COLON 2 for visualization of the lower gastrointestinal tract.

27 Nov 2012

O2Micro Unveils OZ8022V LED Driver Controller

O2Micro® International Limited, a global leader in the design, development and marketing of high-performance integrated circuits and solutions, today extended the Company's General Lighting product portfolio with the introduction of the OZ8022V LED Driver Controller.

27 Nov 2012

Researchers Develop Perfect Absorber for Infrared Optical Device Applications

A new device invented at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) can absorb 99.75% of infrared light that shines on it. When activated, it appears black to infrared cameras.

27 Nov 2012

Oncam Grandeye Releases Explosion-Proof Camera System for 360-Degree Surveillance

Oncam Grandeye, the award-winning industry leader in 360-degree technology that enables cameras with total situational awareness, today announced its launch of the world’s first explosion-proof camera system for 360-degree surveillance.

27 Nov 2012

FUJIFILM Remains Focus on Development of 3D Digital Mammography Technology

FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A. Inc., which received the '2012 Global X-Ray Mammography Technology Award' from Frost & Sullivan this fall, continues to grow its reputation and leadership role in woman's health with 3D breast imaging technology that provides a direct visual representation of the volumetric structure of the breast. Visitors to the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) will have a chance to see products and have discussions with representatives of the medical imaging and informatics company.

26 Nov 2012

Sony Electronics Debuts Work-In-Progress 20.5-Inch OLED Display at RSNA 2012

At RSNA 2012, Sony Electronics is unveiling its latest display innovation for the medical industry: a work-in-progress 20.5-inch OLED display.

26 Nov 2012

Siemens Healthcare Exhibits Imaging Innovations at RSNA 2012

At the 98th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), from November 25 to 30 in Chicago, Siemens Healthcare (Booth #831, East Building/Lakeside Center at McCormick Place, Hall D) will provide imaging innovations to help the medical community visualize answers to life-threatening diseases – in ways that invite new clinical possibilities for detection, more accurate diagnosis, and more targeted therapy. These innovations demonstrate Siemens’ innovation and competitiveness – two components of the Healthcare Sector’s Agenda 2013 global initiative.

26 Nov 2012

Fujifilm Exhibits Innovative Portable Digital X-Ray Systems at RSNA 2012

New and innovative portable digital X-ray systems from FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. take center stage at the 2012 annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), with advanced technologies such as Irradiated Side Sampling (ISS) and Dynamic Visualization (DV), and many additional features that focus on improving dose and image quality performance.

26 Nov 2012

Global Display Market Expects to Grow at 3.1% CAGR from 2012 to 2017

According to a new market research report, "Global Display Market (2012 - 2017) By Technology [E-Paper, OLED, LED, LCD, DLP, LCoS, Plasma], Type [Conventional, Flexible, Transparent, 3D], Applications [Consumer Appliances, Home Appliances, Automotive, Industrial, Healthcare, Others] & Geography" published by MarketsandMarkets, the total global display market is expected to reach $164.24 billion by 2017, at a CAGR of 3.1% from 2012 to 2017.

26 Nov 2012

New Technique Enables Improved 3D Image Processing in Real Time

Researchers at the UPNA-Public University of Navarre develop a technique to improve the capture in real time of three-dimensional images. The work, published in a leading scientific journal on Computation and Artificial Intelligence, has applications in aeronautics, the automotive sector and operating theatres.

26 Nov 2012