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China Telecom to Expand Fiber Optic Network

China Telecom has announced its plans to increase its fiber optic broadband service subscriber base to three fold to reach 30 million in fiscal 2011.

By Andy Choi 17 Mar 2011

Timbercon Unveils Fiber Optic Cable Repair Kits at 2011 OFC-NFOEC Tradeshow

Provider of fiber optics solutions, Timbercon has introduced two types of Fiber Optic Cable Field Repair Kits called the TK-Repair-M100 and the TK-Repair-B100. The former is a Harsh Environment Cable Repair Kit, while the latter is a Broadcast Cable Repair Kit.

From Timbercon 16 Mar 2011

LG Introduces Energy-Efficient LED Monitors

Consumer electronics giant, LG has expanded its enterprise monitor portfolio with the launch of two energy-saving LED monitors.

By Andy Choi 16 Mar 2011

Lustrous Expects to Deliver One Million High-Voltage LED Chips in 2011

Lustrous Technology, supplier of ultra-power LED packages, anticipates that the shipment of its high-voltage LED products would reach one million in fiscal 2011. The company is currently in the process of enhancing its high-voltage LED technology.

By Andy Choi 16 Mar 2011

Ledtech Electronics Anticipates to Deliver Four Million LED Light Bars in 2011

Ledtech Electronics, provider of LED chip packages, expects to supply about four million LED light bars in fiscal 2011 when compared to its total shipment of nearly six million units in preceding years.

By Andy Choi 16 Mar 2011

NKT Photonics Introduces Spectral Filter for SuperK Extreme Supercontinuum Lasers

NKT Photonics has introduced the SuperK Gauss spectral filter for use with SuperK Extreme supercontinuum lasers for white-light interferometry (WLI) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) applications.

By Andy Choi 16 Mar 2011

CRi Introduces TRIO Multispectral Imaging System for Multicolor Cell and Tissue-Based Imaging

Pioneer in multicolor imaging systems for clinical and preclinical research, Cambridge Research & Instrumentation (CRi) has expanded its Nuance multispectral imaging system portfolio with the launch of the TRIO system.

By Andy Choi 16 Mar 2011

Oriel Introduces Solar Simulators for Photovoltaic Applications

Newport’s brand, Oriel has introduced a new range of Class AAA solar simulators called the Sol3A for challenging photovoltaic applications that demand a constant-wave light source.

By Andy Choi 16 Mar 2011

McPherson Launches Spectrometer with New Imaging Optics

McPherson has announced that its 1 m focal length, ultra-resolution spectrometer, 2061, is now available with new reflective correction optics and 2D CMOS or CCD type sensors.

From McPherson Inc 16 Mar 2011

Tosho’s TCO Sputtering Targets Achieve High Solar Cell Efficiency

Tosoh SMD has added an advanced transparent conducting oxide (TCO) target to its range of sputtering targets. The new TCO target is capable of achieving greater solar cell efficiencies when compared to standard targets.

By Andy Choi 16 Mar 2011

UL Acquires Lighting Sciences to Meet the Growing Demands of Solid State Lighting Markets

A global safety science company, UL has announced that it has acquired Lighting Sciences.

By Andy Choi 15 Mar 2011

Researchers Develop Advanced Silicon-Based Photonic Chips Using Nanofabrication Tools

The research team at Seattle’s University of Washington is developing design tools and utilizing nanofabrication tools to develop advanced silicon-based photonic chips. The project, called the Optoelectronic Systems Integration in Silicon, is being funded by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research.

By Andy Choi 15 Mar 2011