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Scientists Present Design Study of Third-Generation Einstein Observatory

European scientists have presented the design study of the sophisticated third-generation gravitational wave (GW) detector called the Einstein Observatory (ET) at the European Gravitational Observatory located in Pisa, Italy.

By Andy Choi 24 May 2011

Fraunhofer Scientists Develop Ultra-Flat, High-Resolution Microscope

Scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute’s Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF located in Jena have developed a lightweight, flat microscope that analyses to a resolution of 5 µm.

By Andy Choi 24 May 2011

Three-Dimensional Vision Guidance Systems Function in Real Time

Motoman Robotics has released two three-dimensional recognition vision functionalities that will prove useful for its industrial robot installations.

By Andy Choi 24 May 2011

Olympus to Display Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope at Euspen

Olympus will be exhibiting at the upcoming European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (EUSPEN) 11th International Conference and Exhibition in Lake Como, Italy from 23 – 26 May 2011. With expertise in the field of optical metrology, Olympus will display its LEXT OLS4000 confocal laser scanning microscope (CLSM) at booth 1314, as well as present an informative poster and participate in the commercial session.

23 May 2011

LUXIM Introduces Light Emitting Plasma Product at LIGHTFAIR International

LUXIM, a developer of Light Emitting Plasma (LEP) technology, has displayed its 45,000-lm, ultra bright light source called the STA 60 at the LIGHTFAIR International in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

By Andy Choi 21 May 2011

Atlanta Landscape Lighting Company Endorses Moon Lighting

Moon Lighting is a beautiful way of bringing that lovely, aesthetic look to your home landscape and this concept is being emphasized by NightVision Outdoor Lighting, an Atlanta Landscape lighting company.

By Andy Choi 21 May 2011

3M Develops Uniformity Tape to Reduce LEDs in LCD Panels

3M’s Optical Systems Division has developed a unique Uniformity Tape for reducing the number of LEDs needed in the edge-lit type LED LCD panels.

By Andy Choi 21 May 2011

Philips Launches EnduraLED A21

Royal Philips Electronics, a diversified lighting, lifestyle and healthcare company, has added the EnduraLED A21 17 W to its portfolio of LED bulbs designed for replacing traditional incandescent bulbs. Philips’ existing portfolio includes 12.5, 25 and 40 W equivalents.

By Andy Choi 20 May 2011

Lighting Science Group Adds Omnidirectional Bulbs to DEFINITY LED Bulb Line

Lighting Science Group, a company into design, development, manufacture and sale of energy efficient and environmentally- friendly LED lighting solutions, has expanded its line of lasting DEFINITY LED bulbs.

By Andy Choi 20 May 2011

Marvell Unveils Optimized Turnkey LED Lamp Reference Design Kit

Pioneer in in-built silicon solutions, Marvell has introduced a highly efficient turnkey 40-W equivalent LED lamp reference design kit.

By Andy Choi 20 May 2011

Mobius Photonics Develops Prototype Short-Pulse Laser Source

Mobius Photonics has devised a unique prototype fiber-based laser source called Rainbow for ultra-resolution microscopy purposes. The laser source produces visible-wavelength and user-switchable laser pulses.

By Andy Choi 20 May 2011

Acuity Brands Buys Pennsylvania-Based Specialty Medical Lighting Systems Provider

Healthcare Lighting, supplier of specialty medical lighting systems, has been acquired by Acuity Brands in an all cash deal. The company will carry on operations in its current facility.

By Andy Choi 20 May 2011

SPI Lasers to Introduce Latest Fiber Laser Products at Laser World of Photonics

SPI Lasers, a specialist in fiber lasers, will introduce four new fiber laser products at the Laser World of Photonics to be conducted from 23 to 26 May 2011 in Munich.

By Andy Choi 20 May 2011

Intematix’ New ChromaLit Technology Offers 360° of Light Distribution

Intematix, developer of patented phosphor parts and phosphors for superior quality LED lighting solutions, has introduced its latest ChromaLit technology with three-dimensional features to enhance the illumination quality of lamps, bulbs and advanced luminaire designs.

By Andy Choi 20 May 2011

Energy Focus Rolls Out Energy-Efficient LED Retrofit Kit

Energy Focus, a company providing energy saving lighting technologies, has unveiled a LED Retrofit Kit engineered to substitute High Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting from the available Wallpack luminaires.

By Andy Choi 20 May 2011