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iWatt Develops LED Backlight Driver with Adaptive Switching Technology

Developer of digital power supply control ICs, iWatt has rolled out the iW7032 LED backlight driver that can power a maximum of 32 LEDs.

By Andy Choi 23 Jun 2011

NP4100W Widescreen Professional Projector Receives Best Projector Award at Infocomm 2011

Commercial projector solutions and LCD display provider, NEC Display Solutions of America has announced that the widescreen professional installation projector, the NP4100W was recognized as the Best Projector at InfoComm 2011 tradeshow’s 10,000 lm or less category.

By Andy Choi 23 Jun 2011

Frost + Sullivan Study Predicts Steady Growth in European Fiber Optic Test Equipment Markets

The analysts at Frost & Sullivan have found in the latest market study of European fiber optic test equipment markets that the test equipment market in Europe has earned over $140.4 million in revenues last year. They estimate that in 2015, the figure can reach up to $165.4 million.

By Andy Choi 23 Jun 2011

PLX, Avago Demonstrate Fiber-Optic Modules and PCIe Gen3 Switches

Provider of analog interface units, Avago Technologies has collaborated with PLX Technology to exhibit PCI Express that is being used as a cabled box-to-box system.

By Andy Choi 23 Jun 2011

Wells-Gardner Achieves Milestone in LCD Display Solutions Sales

Wells-Gardner Electronics, a developer and distributor of color video monitors, announced that it has sold its 500,000th LCD display solution.

By Andy Choi 23 Jun 2011

Hubbell Collaborates with Hella to Manufacture LED Lighting Solutions

Manufacturer of lighting fixtures, Hubbell Lighting has collaborated with Hella to produce a non-automotive application for the LED lighting solution.

By Andy Choi 23 Jun 2011

Latest Version of MODE Solutions 5.0 To Address Omnidirectional Waveguide Designs

Lumerical Solutions,a global provider of nanophotonic design software, today introduced MODE Solutions 5.0, the latest upgrade to its MODE Solutions waveguide design product.

From Lumetronics 23 Jun 2011

Multispectral Imager from FluxData Captures First High-Res Images from Space

A multispectral imager built by FluxData, Inc., a leading manufacturer of multispectral systems, has successfully captured its first high-resolution image from space. The western coastal region of Florida was imaged on June 10, 2011 from 250 miles above the earth by the International Space Station Agricultural Camera (ISSAC).

22 Jun 2011

Engineers Develop Microspectrometer Using Microdonut Resonators

Engineers of the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a microspectrometer architecture that utilizes small disc-shaped resonators to resolve the issues of in-built lab-on-chip sensing solutions.

By Andy Choi 22 Jun 2011

Liverpool University, University of Manchester to Host Laser Technology Event

The University of Manchester and Liverpool University will jointly host a “Technology Breakfast” on June 30th at the Daresbury Centre. The event will focus on drilling and coating, which are common industrial laser applications.

By Andy Choi 22 Jun 2011

NGI and Northrop Grumman LITEF Design and Manufacture Precision Equipment using Fiber Optic and Laser Gyro Technology

The Navigation Systems Subsidiaries of Northrop Grumman, the Northrop Grumman LITEF and Northrop Grumman Italia have completed 50 successful years of providing navigation products by combining the worldwide reach of the Northrop Grumman and providing the flexibility of the local presence.

By Andy Choi 22 Jun 2011