ADTRAN’s Optical Networking Edge (ONE) solution has been recognised for its distinct features, raw innovations and breakthrough towards enhancing future communications and network technology. It has received the NGN Leadership and TMC Labs IT Innovation Award for 2012.
On August 6, 2012, NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory completed a 350-million mile journey on the Martian surface with the help of its large Curiosity rover.
By Will Soutter
8 Aug 2012
University of Lincoln research team received £1.6 M Translation Award from the Wellcome Trust for establishing better and effective radiotherapy treatment for cancer patients. Patients undergoing proton therapy will benefit from the unique monitoring and imaging techniques.
By G.P. Thomas
7 Aug 2012
Research and Markets has added the OLED Materials Markets 2012 to its catalogue.
By Will Soutter
7 Aug 2012
John Ryan declared that BBVA's new Flagship branch has installed a sophisticated multimedia signage system in Madrid, its key highlight being a 63-foot exterior LED.
By Will Soutter
7 Aug 2012
The European Extremely Large Telescope Project (E-ELT), which focuses on constructing a 40-m long telescope, has been launched officially. This telescope will be constructed in Chili with EPFL-made technologies.
By G.P. Thomas
6 Aug 2012
eMagin, an innovator of OLED microdisplays and virtual imaging technologies, recently declared that the U.S. Navy has awarded the company with a $2.4 M worth contract for research and development of 2,000 x 2,000 px bright OLED microdisplay.
The Lux Research Energy Electronics Intelligence service titled ‘Cheaper, Brighter, Cooler: The Need for Cost Reduction Past the Package’ states that the overall costs of the central LED package will have over 70% decline in another 10 years.
By Will Soutter
6 Aug 2012
Previously called the IEEE LEOS Annual Meeting, the annual IEEE Photonics Conference 2012 has been scheduled from 23 to 27 September at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport Hotel, San Francisco.
By G.P. Thomas
3 Aug 2012
Researchers have developed a novel technique for reducing the radiation dosage to destroy cancerous cells. Radiotherapy is a standard treatment for cancer. Radiotherapists apply varied doses depending on the severity of the tumor. Often, they have to apply very high doses to the whole tumor for effective treatment. This may cause side effects in the patients.
By Will Soutter
3 Aug 2012
Researchers have demonstrated a new way of achieving negative refraction in metamaterials. Researchers belonging to the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel have collaborated to achieve the 'extraordinarily strong' negative refraction. They have reported a negative refractive index of -700.
By Will Soutter
3 Aug 2012
A novel product line has been introduced by Innovation in Optics namely LumiBright BD Boards for LED applications requiring high power. The new offering increases current and heat spreading.
Ernst & Young, a global professional services company, will be saving a lot by using Philips energy-efficient LEDs to light up its US headquarters in New York City. It sought the services of Philips Lightolier Energy Services, lighting design firm One Lux Studio, and JAS consulting to retrofit 32 floors of the headquarters.
By G.P. Thomas
2 Aug 2012
The NSG factory located in Japan which has been functioning since 1938 is known for its quality customer care and expertise which spans over 50 years. The factory is ISO9002 certified for its quality assurance in its production, service and installation. It has also received certifications for several domestic quality assurance.
By G.P. Thomas
2 Aug 2012
Cree, a provider of innovative LED lighting, lighting-class LEDs and semiconductor products for radio-frequency and power applications, has launched a new 170 lumens-per-watt (LPW) prototype LED light bulb. The company produces energy-efficient LED lighting products that are free from mercury.