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Researchers Enhance Infrared Photodetector Efficiency Using Nanotechnology

A research team led by Yong-Hang Zhang from the Arizona State University is involved in the development of novel ways using nanoscale materials for optimizing infrared photodetector technology used in national security and defense systems.

By Andy Choi 16 Feb 2012

So Many Reasons to Attend Pittcon

The Pittcon 2012 Exposition, which takes place March 12-15, at the Orange County Convention Center, will include 943 exhibitors (count as of February 15) that provide products, services, and support for all facets of laboratory operations in the industrial, academic, and government sectors.

From Pittcon 15 Feb 2012

Vu1 Shifts Production Operation to Huayi Lighting Company

Vu1 Corporation, a producer and innovator of the company-owned energy-efficient, mercury-free general illumination lighting products, declared that it has shifted its production operations to the Huayi Lighting Company. This decision was executed following the wind-down of its manufacturing operation at Czech Republic’s Sendio facility.

By Andy Choi 15 Feb 2012

STEMMER IMAGING Introduces Gocator 3D Smart Cameras with Enhanced Features

STEMMER IMAGING declared that the LMI Technologies’ next generation Gocator 3D smart cameras have been incorporated with several unique features to demonstrate an excellent performance in machine vision applications.

By Andy Choi 15 Feb 2012

Nexxus Lighting Launches Innovative BR30 LED Light Bulb

Nexxus Lighting has declared the availability of its new Array LED BR30 replacement light bulb. This first high-performance light bulb incorporates patented 2nd generation Selective Heat Sink Technology and an advanced dimming circuit, facilitating reduction in weight and material cost.

By Andy Choi 15 Feb 2012

SWITCH Bulbs to be Displayed in New York and Chicago Exhibitions

SWITCH Lighting is the first company to produce exquisitely designed LED bulb with true incandescent quality light. The company’s SWITCH60 bulb will be showcased in two different exhibitions in February 2012.

By Andy Choi 15 Feb 2012

Universal Display Receives DOE Award for Phosphorescent OLED Lighting Technology

Universal Display Corporation, renowned for its UniversalPHOLED technology based energy-efficient displays and lighting, declared that it was recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for its remarkable solid-state lighting applications throughout 2011.

By Andy Choi 15 Feb 2012

Gigaphoton’s LPP Light Source for Mass-Production Generates 7 W of EUV Power

Gigaphoton declared that its high-volume manufacturing laser-produced plasma (LPP) light source, slated for shipping in 2012, has produced an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) power of 7 W.

By Andy Choi 15 Feb 2012

Field Emission SEM Helps Understand Hypersensitivity Benefits of Clinpro Toothpaste

A nanoscale analysis conducted by McCrone Associates using field emission scanning electron microscopy has provided the visual evidence for patient-reported hypersensitivity advantages of Clinpro toothpaste, a product of 3M ESPE.

By Andy Choi 15 Feb 2012

Turn Your Mobile Phone into a High Resolution Microscope

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, the leading multi-technological applied research organisation in Northern Europe, has developed an optical accessory that turns an ordinary camera phone into a high-resolution microscope.

15 Feb 2012

Cooper Lighting’s Products Feature in 2011 IES Progress Report

Cooper Lighting, renowned for its dynamic transformational technology and innovative products in the lighting industry, declared its recognition as ‘an advancement in the art and science of lighting’ by the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Progress Committee.

By Andy Choi 14 Feb 2012

Novel Microscopic System Converts Light into Mechanical Oscillation

A new microscopic system has been established by researchers at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics (MPQ) and the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL).

By Andy Choi 14 Feb 2012

Physicists Determine Internal Dynamics of Single Molecules Using Femtosecond Laser Pulses

Determining the internal dynamics of individual molecules by utilizing UV femtosecond laser pulses have been achieved by physicists at Max Planck Institute of Quantum (MPQ).

By Andy Choi 14 Feb 2012

New Range of LED Lenser Torches from Toolbox

Toolbox is popular in the UK for its online retail business. Several customers and website visitors acknowledge Toolbox to have an excellent and efficient collection of power tools and hand held tools. The online retailer anticipates serving more customers in the forthcoming years.

By Andy Choi 14 Feb 2012

WholesaleLED.com Launches 40-W Equivalent LED Candelabra Bulbs

WholesaleLED.com has unveiled a new series of 5-W LED candelabra bulbs. These bulbs are the first of its kind to have an equivalent lumen output and light quality as that of a 40-W incandescent series. These novel 5-W LED candelabra bulbs emit a brilliant 400 lm of light output in a dazzling, warm color.

By Andy Choi 14 Feb 2012