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New Embedded PC For Machine Vision Applications

STEMMER IMAGING can now offer the powerful fanless Adlink Matrix MXC-6000 Embedded-PC. The Intel® Core i7 2.0 GHz processor and Intel® QM57 chipset deliver a level of performance ideal for image and vision measurement and automation applications in areas as diverse as intelligent transport systems, factory control, test instrumentation, safety surveillance and building automation.

15 Jan 2012

Synchotron Advanced Light Source Makes Breakthrough Criegee Intermediate Possible

In a breakthrough paper published in this week’s issue of Science magazine, researchers from Sandia’s Combustion Research Facility, the University of Manchester and Bristol University report direct measurements of reactions of a gas-phase Criegee intermediate using photoionization mass spectrometry.

15 Jan 2012

Researchers Develop High Speed CMOS Sensors

Conventional CMOS image sensors are not suitable for low-light applications such as fluorescence, since large pixels arranged in a matrix do not support high readout speeds. A new optoelectronic component speeds up this process.

15 Jan 2012

Olympus Release New Microscopes for Routine and Educational Applications

Olympus has today released the new CX22 microscopes for routine and educational microscopy. Building on the success of the CX21 series of microscopes, the CX22 series feature significant improvements for convenient microscopic observations.

15 Jan 2012

Crystal IS Becomes Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Asahi Kasei

Crystal IS, a developer of ultraviolet light emitting diodes (UVC LEDs) and germicidal LED technology, has announced that it has merged with the Asahi Kasei Group, a diversified industrial enterprise.

By Andy Choi 13 Jan 2012

Luminus Devices Reveals LED Projector Technology Innovations at International CES

Luminus Devices, a provider of high light output LEDs will be displaying its recently launched projector product line that is lit by the projection chipsets of the company.

By Andy Choi 13 Jan 2012

Next Generation XLamp XB-D LED from Cree

Cree has announced the release of XLamp XB-D LED. A new Cree technology platform forms the basis for this first LED. The design of this XB-D LED is simple and eliminates the hurdle during its extensive implementation.

From WOLFSPEED, INC. 13 Jan 2012

Anomax Devises Energy Efficient LMR Light Bulb

Anomax has devised a 100 W LED bulb. This new bulb consumes energy of only 12 W. It is 48% more energy efficient than the 100-W bulb of today.

By Andy Choi 13 Jan 2012

Potential Imaging Agent for Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease

In an article published in the American Chemical Society’s Medicinal Chemistry Letters journal, scientists have reported advancement towards a potential imaging agent for early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.

By Andy Choi 13 Jan 2012

Expanded Short Course Program for Pittcon Announced

The Pittcon Organizing Committee is pleased to announce new courses for the 2012 Short Course program which runs March 10 through March 15, 2012. Short Courses offer skill-building and career enhancing training by industry experts; range from half-day up to two-day classes; and include beginner, intermediate, and advanced level curricula.

From Pittcon 12 Jan 2012

B&W Tek Celebrate 15 Years Serving the Photonics Industry

B&W Tek, an advanced instrumentation company producing optical spectroscopy and laser systems is thrilled to celebrate their 15th anniversary in serving the photonics industry.

From m-oem 12 Jan 2012

STEMMER IMAGING Range Includes 12 MP GigE Cameras

STEMMER IMAGING presents the new Genie TS range of GigE cameras from Teledyne DALSA. The Genie TS family is being supported by the advanced image sensors like the Teledyne DALSA's monochrome CMOS sensors.

By Andy Choi 12 Jan 2012

DisplayLink Promotes Digital Signage E-Shelf

DisplayLink’s European Design Center Display Solution AG has developed innovative LCD display shelf solutions that will be showcased at the USB Tech Zone at CES 2012.

By Andy Choi 12 Jan 2012

Optical Switch Enables Control of Blind Neuroreceptor

An ERC Advanced Grant has been awarded to LMU chemist Dirk Trauner for a project based on optochemical genetics. By this innovative approach, artificial photoreceptors can be created by integrating neural receptor molecules with light-sensitive, synthetic switching factors.

By Andy Choi 12 Jan 2012

Innovative Canon PowerShot G1X Promotes Advanced Digital Compact Cameras

Canon has introduced the novel Canon PowerShot G1X. It sets new standards for low-light and low-noise shooting, offers creative control and improves the quality of images for photographs and motion pictures.

By Andy Choi 12 Jan 2012