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Researchers Compare Analgesic Effect of Laser vs. Manual Acupuncture for Treatment of Lateral Epicondylalgia

A team of researchers from China Medical University and Da-Chien General Hospital in Taiwan (R.O.C.) recently compared the analgesic effect of laser acupuncture and manual acupuncture for the treatment of lateral epicondylalgia. Manual acupuncture is effective in short-term pain relief for the treatment of lateral epicondylalgia.

30 Dec 2014

AMD LASERS’ Picasso Dental Laser Wins Dentaltown's Townie Choice Award

AMD LASERS, a global leader in dental lasers and dental laser education, announced its recent win again as the "number one" choice of dentists for soft tissue dental lasers. The achievement was announced in Dentaltown Magazine's December 2014 issue. The Picasso dental laser has won Dentaltown's Townie Choice Award five years in a row, which ties in well with the five year anniversary of Picasso dental lasers.

From AMD LASERS, LLC. 22 Dec 2014

New Approach Generates Spectrally Efficient Advanced Modulation Format Signals for Optical Communications

Researchers from the University of Southampton have revealed a breakthrough in optical fibre communications.

22 Dec 2014

Airbus Group Announces Completion of Flight Tests on Fiber-Optic, Laser-Based Sensor System

Airbus Group has completed successful flight tests on a fiber-optic, eye-safe, laser-based sensor system that delivers accurate airspeed information in the three axis at low and even negative airspeed. This range of capability is not possible with pitot tubes, the longstanding industry standard for airspeed sensors.

22 Dec 2014

Research Report on Tunable Diode Laser Analyzer Market

According to a new market research report "Tunable Diode Laser Analyzer (TDLA) Market by Industry (Metal, Power, Cement, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Fertilizer, and Pulp & Paper), by Application (DeNOx, Incineration, Emission monitoring, & others) & by Geography - Analysis & Forecast to - 2014 - 2020", published by MarketsandMarkets the total market for the TDLA Market will be worth $524.91 Million by 2020 at an estimated CAGR of 10.30%.

19 Dec 2014

Extremely Intense XFEL Pulses Help Image Complex Systems in 3-D with Near-Atomic Resolution

It is becoming possible to image complex systems in 3-D with near-atomic resolution on ultrafast timescales using extremely intense X-ray free-electron laser (XFEL) pulses.

18 Dec 2014

MACOM Completes BinOptics Acquisition

M/A-COM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. (MACOM), a leading supplier of high-performance RF, microwave, millimeterwave and photonic products, today announced that it has successfully completed its previously announced acquisition of BinOptics Corporation, a leading merchant provider of Indium Phosphide lasers for Data Centers, Mobile Backhaul, Silicon Photonics and Access Networks, in an all-cash transaction valued at $230 million.

18 Dec 2014

New SXUV300C Photodiodes from Opto Diode Detect Energy from Extreme UV Wavelengths

Opto Diode, an ITW company,introduces the SXUV300C photodiode with a large, 22.05 mm x 15.85 mm rectangular active area.These photodiodes detect energy from extremeultraviolet (UV) wavelengths of 1 nm to 1000 nm. With 331 mm2 of active area, the SXUV300C offers a sizable surface for reflective scatter measurements of high-powered UV lasers. In addition, these photodiodes provide excellent, stable responsivity even after prolonged exposure to high-powered UV radiation.

From Opto Diode Corp. 17 Dec 2014

Global Laser Processing Market Expected to Reach $17.36 Billion by 2020

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Laser Processing Market by Application, Laser type, Machine Configuration, Vertical, Geography - Global Forecast to 2020" report to their offering.

16 Dec 2014

DESY Scientist Honored with Leibniz Prize for Groundbreaking Work with X-ray Free-Electron Lasers

Henry Chapman, a scientist at Germany’s DESY lab who participated in pioneering studies at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory’s Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) X-ray laser, has been awarded the Leibniz Prize. The 2.5 million euro ($3.1 million) scientific award is bestowed by a German research foundation. LCLS is a Department of Energy Office of Science User Facility.

12 Dec 2014