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Luminus White Light LEDs Generate 120 LPW Light Output

Luminus Devices has recently declared that its big chip, white light LEDs are now capable of delivering 120 LPW (lumens per watt) efficacy.

By Andy Choi 18 Apr 2012

U.S. Army Chooses L-3 Integrated Optical Systems for Sniper Scope Technology Development

L-3 Integrated Optical Systems recently declared that the U.S. Army has selected the company for Integrated Ballistic Reticle System (IBRS) development program. Designed to function as a sniper, the IBRS is a validated marksman sight for broad ranges.

By Andy Choi 18 Apr 2012

New Software Platform for Integrated Photonics

Ghent University and imec have reported an open source software release of IPKISS. It is a modular yet generic software framework, a platform that supports the parametric design of photonic integrated components and circuits.

By Andy Choi 18 Apr 2012

Advanced Imaging Techniques May Help Diagnose Dementia and Associated Disease

Parkinson’s disease dementia (PDD) develops through the evolution of the Lewy body pathology responsible for PD with simultaneous Parkinson’s disease Alzheimer’s disease (PDAD).

By Andy Choi 18 Apr 2012

GigOptix Releases New Transimpedance Amplifier for 40G Coherent Optical Receivers

GigOptix, a provider of optical components and semiconductor, has recently declared its new generation GX3122B dual channel linear Transimpedance Amplifier (TIA) is now available for sampling. It is compatible with 40Gb/s DWDM coherent optical receivers.

By Andy Choi 18 Apr 2012

Panasonic Unveils Light-Weight Shoulder Mount AG-HPX600 P2 HD Camera

Panasonic introduced the new AG-HPX600 camera recorder during the NAB 2012 event. This new P2 HD camera recorder offers a 10-bit, 4:2:2 AVC-Intra recording and weighs only 3 kg, making it the lightest shoulder-mount unit.

By Andy Choi 17 Apr 2012

New Canon EOS 60DA DSLR Camera with Infrared Blocking Filter

Woodland Hills Camera and Telescopes offers the new, latest Canon EOS 60DA DSLR camera that consists of an infrared blocking filter, a new upgrade to the trendy EOS 20DA version. This newer version was modified to support astrophotography.

By Andy Choi 17 Apr 2012

Research Shows Laser Hair Removal is the Safest Mode of Treatment

Research team at sk:n group of clinics has observed the post-laser treatment effects in patients. The study revealed that only 0.1% of patients among 78,000 clients were found to have post- treatment impacts. This demonstrates that laser is a safe and effective hair removal method.

By Andy Choi 17 Apr 2012

Canon Develops New Interchangeable-Lens EOS C500/EOS C500 PL Digital Cinema Camera

Canon Australia recently declared that it has been designing a new digital cinema camera that can record 4K-resolution video. In order to achieve higher levels of imaging performance, this development has been carried out.

By Andy Choi 17 Apr 2012

Luminus and Fraen Launch New Range of Optics

Luminus Devices, along with Fraen Optics, has recently declared the launch of the FML series of optics. This FML series has been designed specifically to improve the efficiency of Luminus SSM-80 and SST-90 LEDs. This patent-pending new series of total internal reflection (TIR) optics combined with Luminus Big Chip LED technology to promote efficiency, power, and uniformity.

By Andy Choi 17 Apr 2012

Panasonic Australia Releases AG-AC160A and AC130A Handheld Camera Recorders

Panasonic Australia has introducedAG-AC130A and AG-AC160A, which are the new upgraded versions of its professional, innovative AVCCAM HD camera recorders.

By Andy Choi 17 Apr 2012

National Institute of Health Selects FiberLight for Fiber Optic Connectivity Project

FiberLight, a supplier of high performance, mission critical fiber optic networks, recently declared that it has received a delivery contract from the National Institute of Health. In this project, FiberLight will provide Ethernet services from Bethesda to their remote data center, as an end to end optical transport services.

From FiberLight, LLC 17 Apr 2012

Hexagon Metrology Unveils Advanced Shop Floor Coordinate Measuring Machines

Hexagon Metrology has introduced a new series of advanced shop floor coordinate measuring machines (CMMs). This novel product line is known as Brown & Sharpe 4.5.4 SF. Designed to withstand wear and tear during manufacturing processes, the SF series is upgraded and includes more advanced features than earlier models introduced globally.

By Andy Choi 17 Apr 2012

Axon Optics Displays Natural Migraine Relief Glasses at Innovation Idol: Superhero Edition

During the recently held ‘Innovation Idol: Superhero Edition,’ Axon Optics demonstrated its natural migraine relief FL-41 glasses. This innovative technology was selected as one among the four innovations.

By Andy Choi 17 Apr 2012

Scientists Study Electronic Properties of Matter Using Optical Analogues

The advancement in information technology is based on the ability to manipulate electron flow utilizing engineering materials. However, most properties of matter are not yet clearly defined. Now, Zubin Jacob, an electrical engineering researcher at the University of Alberta, is working on understanding certain unusual electronic properties of matter utilizing optical analogues.

By Andy Choi 17 Apr 2012