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LightBound to Deploy Infinera’s Scalable ATN Network with Ethernet ADM

Infinera has announced that the ATN network designed by the company has been chosen by LightBound, a technology-based service provider based in Indianapolis for deployment of the optical network in the State of Indiana.

From Infinera 29 Jul 2011

Optical Chip and Module Manufacturers Announce Multi-Source Agreement

Optical chip and module manufacturers, Oki Semiconductor, Mitsubishi Electric, Opnext, Sumitomo Electric and Renesas Electronics, have announced a Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) in order to meet the increasing demand for the pluggable 40 Gbps transceiver modules series in data, IP communication and telecommunication applications.

By Andy Choi 29 Jul 2011

DisplayLink Develops Virtual Graphics Technology with USB Connectivity to Enhance Applications

A software and hardware solutions provider, DisplayLink has announced that the company has developed technology starter kits designed to enable manufacturers to embed USB connectivity and DisplayLink virtual graphics in display applications such as bar code readers, HMI devices, point-of-sale hardware, digital signages, household appliances and vehicles.

By Andy Choi 28 Jul 2011

SAGD Oil Sands Project to Deploy Opsens’ OPP-W Fiber Optic Pressure Sensors

A Manufacturer of fiber optic sensors, Opsens has announced that the fiber optic OPP-W sensor system will be used by an Alberta-based oil producer to instrument 21 wells in an SAGD oil sands project.

By Andy Choi 28 Jul 2011

Researchers Use Infrared LEDs and Lightpipes to Develop Light Sensors

Driver-support equipments such as radar sensors, infrared detectors and fatigue sensors capable of identifying risks, assisting drivers in critical situations and reducing driving related risks and traffic fatalities are currently available only for highly-priced vehicles due to their expensive components.

By Andy Choi 27 Jul 2011

Researchers Test James Webb Space Telescope’s Gold-Coated Mirrors for NASA Observatory

Six gold-coated mirrors designed for the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) are to undergo tests under extreme conditions at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). The conditions simulate deep space and these mirrors form the second set among three sets of mirrors.

By Andy Choi 27 Jul 2011

GlacialLight LED Lighting Products Help Save Significant Amounts of Money

GlacialLight, is pleased to announce that their well-designed, environmentally-friendly lines of LED lighting products are being used in numerous applications around the world and providing users with energy-saving light of the highest quality.

26 Jul 2011

High Brightness LED Driver IC from Micrel Reduces Complexity and Cost

Micrel Inc. (NASDAQ: MCRL), an industry leader in analog, high bandwidth communications and Ethernet IC solutions, today rolled out the MAQ3203, an AEC-Q100 version of the MIC3203. This new step-down High Brightness LED (HBLED) driver IC reduces the complexity and cost of high current LED driver solutions in automotive lighting applications.

26 Jul 2011

Intelligent Street Lighting Dims in Off-peak Periods Saving Money

Dimming street lights in off-peak times can save up to 30 percent in energy costs, but utilities need a reliable method of metering an area’s street lights to be able to credit the city for their energy savings.

26 Jul 2011

Philips Introduces Strand Lighting LightPack LED Controller

Philips has added to its range of Philips Entertainment LED lighting the Strand Lighting LightPack LED controller.

By Andy Choi 26 Jul 2011

Greenville Installs Energy Efficient LED Streetlights

The city of Greenville in South Carolina, a leader and innovator in urban design has launched its first energy-efficient LED streetlight program. After collaborating with Hubbell Lighting, Duke Energy and GE Lighting, the city has installed four different types of pedestrian fixtures designed by Hubbell Lighting in one city block. Cobrahead styled fixtures designed by GE Lighting will soon be installed.

By Andy Choi 26 Jul 2011

Jenoptik Displays E-Series Infrared Disk Lasers at EU Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference

The Lasers & Material Processing department at Jenoptik will reveal the latest developments made by the company in the field of laser sources including the JenLas Disk IR70 E and the JenLas Disk IR50 E at the European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition held in Hamburg, Germany from 5 to 8 September, 2011.

By Andy Choi 26 Jul 2011

McGraw-Edison Marquis LED Sign Light from Cooper Lighting Wins Award

Cooper Lighting has announced that the high performance LED floodlight, the McGraw-Edison Marquis LED Sign Light was chosen as a winner in the Lightfair International (LFI) Innovation Awards 2011 for the category Roadway, Sports, Outdoor Architectural, Site Lighting.

By Andy Choi 26 Jul 2011

Home Communications Collaborates with Clearfield for Fiber-to-the-Home Project

A Kansas-based provider of Internet, telephone and TV services, Home Communications has entered a contract with Clearfield, a fiber management company for the deployment of its recently launched FTTH (Fiber to the Home) project across its exchanges in nine cities.

By Andy Choi 26 Jul 2011

Scientists Demonstrate Optoelectronically Active Three-Dimensional Photonic Crystals

A team of researchers from the University of Illinois have successfully demonstrated an optoelectronically active three-dimensional photonic crystal. The research findings have been published by the team in the Journal, Nature Materials.

By Andy Choi 26 Jul 2011