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Infinera Digital Optical Networking System Delivers High-Speed Broadband Services

North Georgia Network (NGN) has chosen Infinera, an optical networking device powered by photonic integrated circuits, for a broadband stimulus network that will be set up from North Carolina to Atlanta.

By Andy Choi 28 Mar 2011

FDA Approves LensAR Laser System

LensAR declared that the LensAR Laser System has received the FDA 510(k) clearance for performing lens fragmentation and anterior capsulotomy during cataract operations.

By Andy Choi 28 Mar 2011

Hamamatsu Unveils CCD Image Sensor with Laser Processing Technology

Hamamatsu has launched the S11500-1007 back-thinned CCD that features an IR-enhanced image sensor to provide optimum performance for Raman spectroscopy.

From Hamamatsu Corporation 28 Mar 2011

FOBA’s Grayscale Fiber Laser Marker Delivers Marking Results at High Speeds

FOBA laser marking and engraving has released a fiber laser marking system that facilitates high-resolution grayscale marking on security documents and ID cards.

By Andy Choi 25 Mar 2011

Stemmer Imaging Launches ExoLight LEDs for Machine Vision Lighting Applications

The MetaBright ExoLight range of LEDs from Stemmer Imaging can be used to replace conventional fluorescent lighting and is suitable for robot-mounted and cost-effective machine vision lighting applications.

By Andy Choi 25 Mar 2011

WITec´s True Surface Microscopy Receives Editor’s Gold Award at 2011 PITTCON Expo

WITec has announced that its True Surface Microscopy has received the Editor’s Gold Award at the 2011 PITTCON symposium and technical exhibition, which was held in Atlanta from 14 to 17 March, 2011.

From WITec GmbH 25 Mar 2011

SLAC and LBNL Select Calmar’s Ultrafast Fiber Laser for Research Studies

The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) and the Stanford Linear Accelerator Facility (SLAC) have chosen the Cazadero ultra-fast fiber laser system from Calmar Laser for studying the structural changes in original material equipment during rapid time-resolved experiments.

By Andy Choi 25 Mar 2011

Taylor Hobson Unveils Talysurf PGI 3D Optics for 3D Form Measurement of Aspheric Lenses

The Talysurf PGI 3D Optics metrology device from Taylor Hobson was designed to provide a broader measuring range of aspheric lenses of up to 200 mm and to enhance the 3D capability.

From Taylor Hobson 24 Mar 2011

Samsung Launches 3D LED HDTV Monitors with Ultra Clear Panel Technology

Samsung Electronics America has released two HDTV monitors, called TA950 and TA750, which include a host of features such as Smart Hub, 3D and ConnectShare technologies.

By Andy Choi 24 Mar 2011

Fiber Optic Solution Provider Launch New DarkStar DWDM Products

XKL, LLC, a leading-edge provider of enterprise fiber optic networking equipment, announces the launch of two new DarkStar DWDM products. The DXM10-4 and DXM10-2 are fully integrated, robust, compact optical transport systems that provide businesses a flexible and cost-effective solution for lighting dark fiber.

From XKL LLC 23 Mar 2011

New X-Ray Cameras are Designed for Extremely Low Flux Imaging

Princeton Instruments, (PI), is pleased to announce the new PIXIS-XB series of direct detection cameras. The PIXIS-XB series is based on PI’s highly popular line of PIXIS cameras and is designed for the extremely low flux imaging and spectroscopy applications in X-ray energy range between ~ 3 keV to 20 keV.

From Teledyne Princeton Instruments 23 Mar 2011

New X-Ray Camera Designed for the Most Demanding Applications

Princeton Instruments (PI), announces the addition of PIXIS-XF: 2048B camera to its popular line of cameras in its X-ray Group. The fully integrated PIXIS-XF: 2048B camera is designed for the most demanding X-ray applications.

From Teledyne Princeton Instruments 23 Mar 2011

Single Prism Array Creates Microscopic 3D Images

In a research conducted by Engineers at Ohio State University, a freeform and diamond-turned prism array was designed and fabricated to enable users to view objects of microscopic dimensions in nine angles simultaneously, resulting in a three dimensional image.

By Andy Choi 23 Mar 2011

Amerlux Lighting Solutions Opens New Facility in China

Amerlux Lighting Solutions, a company that manufactures high-quality, energy-efficient lighting solutions for the U.S. and overseas markets, celebrated the opening of a new sales office in Hong Kong as well as a new facility in China called Guangzhou Amerlux Lighting Solutions. The Guangzhou facility was opened on February 15, 2011.

By Andy Choi 23 Mar 2011

AMD Lasers to Deliver Lectures on Potential Future of Dental Lasers

AMD LASERS declared that it will participate in the IDS meeting in Cologne, Germany to exhibit its notable line of Picasso dental laser products. The dental event is held twice a year.

By Andy Choi 23 Mar 2011