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Novel Method to Synthesize Lanthanide-Doped Nanocrystals with Innovative Optical Properties

Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) in partnership with scientists at the Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter and the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology have developed an efficient upconversion technique in nanoparticles, paving the way to efficiently control light emission utilized in imaging applications.

By Andy Choi 16 Nov 2011

Gem Hsin Electronics Offers Sophisticated Patented LED Lighting Products

Gem Hsin Electronics has declared its steady progress in LED lighting product research and development and has patented its new techniques that enable broad beam angles, with superior light and this technology is being used in its line of T5 / T8 LED Tube Lights.

By Andy Choi 15 Nov 2011

Mighty Bright Introduces Eco-Friendly LUX LED Task Lights

Mighty Bright, a designer and developer of creative LED lighting products unveils LUX LED Task Lights for Hospitality at Boutique Design New York (BDNY).

By Andy Choi 15 Nov 2011

MaxLite’s Full Cutoff LED Wall Packs Included in DLC Qualified Products List

MaxLite, a provider of LED fluorescent energy efficient lighting products, has announced that its full cutoff LED Wall Packs have received the DesignLights Consortium (DLC) certification and have now been included in the Qualified Products List.

By Andy Choi 15 Nov 2011

Plexon Adds Three Dimensional Functionality to Video Acquisition and Tracking System

Plexon, a provider of novel data acquisition systems for analyzing brain signals and peripheral nervous system signals, hardware and software tools for neurological, neurodegenerative disease and neuro-electrophysiology research, has announced the launch of its CinePlex Online 3D Video Acquisition and Tracking System at the Neuroscience 2011 annual meeting.

By Andy Choi 15 Nov 2011

M+C Lighting Develops LED Desk Light with Music and Charging Function

M&C Lighting has developed t'Light S, an eco-friendly light that comes with a 5W LED plus a charging function and audio output. This LED desk light consumes less power compared to the other light sources without affecting the quality of light.

By Andy Choi 15 Nov 2011

Leica Microsystems Acquire Microscopy and Histopathology Business

Leica Microsystems, a world leading provider of microscopy systems and total histology solutions, today announced that it has acquired the microscopy and histopathology business of Labindia Instruments Pvt. Ltd., a leading solutions and service provider in India.

From Leica Microsystems GmbH 14 Nov 2011

EMCORE Upgrades to Full-Scale Production of 56 Gbps FDR Active Optical Cables

EMCORE, a provider of compound semiconductor-based products for solar power and fiber optics markets, has progressed to full-scale manufacture of fourteen data rate (FDR), 56 Gbps active optical cables designed for high-performance computers, Ethernet router as well as switch applications.

From Emcore Corporation 14 Nov 2011

FDA-Approved Telescope Implant Procedure Performed on Patient with End-Stage AMD

VisionCare Ophthalmic Technologies reported that the first patient with end-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has been treated with the Implantable Miniature Telescope procedure introduced by Dr. Isaac Lipshitz and approved by FDA, to improve vision.

By Andy Choi 14 Nov 2011

Hubbell Offers Lighting Systems for RIPTA’s New Home

Hubbell Lighting has offered the lighting systems to the Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority’s (RIPTA) new home in both the exterior and the interior.

By Andy Choi 14 Nov 2011

EPFL Research Team Improves Efficiency of Gratzel Solar Cells

A research team led by Michael Gratzel at the Laboratory of Photonics and Interfaces of EPFL has increased the Gratzel solar cell efficiency to 12.3%, which is now equivalent to that of existing silicon solar panels available in the market.

By Andy Choi 14 Nov 2011

OSRAM Attains Record Efficiency in Flexible OLEDs

OSRAM has achieved a key milestone in organic light diodes (OLED) research. Researchers at the company have produced a “flexible” OLED, which is claimed to have a record 32lm/W efficiency. Flexible OLEDs will have a broader scope in commercial applications as compared to rigid OLEDs.

By Andy Choi 14 Nov 2011