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Russian Cosmonauts to Remove Space Laser Communications System During Spacewalk

NASA Television will provide live coverage as two Russian cosmonauts venture outside the International Space Station on spacewalks Friday, Aug. 16, and Thursday, Aug. 22.

6 Aug 2013

BSI and MSU Partner to Provide Ultrafast Pulse Shaping Workshop

Biophotonic Solutions Inc. (BSI), the world leader in automated laser pulse compression, will collaborate with Michigan State University (MSU) to present the 2013 Ultrafast Pulse Shaping Workshop from August 19th through the 21st on the MSU campus in East Lansing.

30 Jul 2013

KODAK FLEXCEL Direct System Honored with 2013 InterTech Technology Award

Printing Industries of America has announced that the KODAK FLEXCEL Direct System is among 11 recipients of the 2013 InterTech Technology Awards, signifying its contribution to the advancement of flexographic package printing. This innovative direct laser engraving system uses energy-efficient, high-power imaging technology to produce press-ready elastomer plates and sleeves that enable both superior print quality and increased production throughput.

30 Jul 2013

BIOLASE Partners with Valam to Market Office-Based Laser Systems to Otolaryngologists

BIOLASE, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer and distributor of dental lasers, and a pioneer in laser surgery in other medical specialties, announced today that it has entered into a strategic agreement with Valam Corporation ("Valam") to develop, market, and sell office-based laser systems to otolaryngologists (also known as "Ear, Nose, and Throat" or "ENT" doctors).

26 Jul 2013

Researchers Develop More Accurate Measurements of MEH-PPV Polymer’s Amplification of Light

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed more accurate measurements of how efficiently a polymer called MEH-PPV amplifies light, which should advance efforts to develop a new generation of lasers and photonic devices.

26 Jul 2013

Ophir Photonics Introduces New Pyroelectric Laser Energy Sensors

North Logan, Utah - Ophir Photonics, global leader in precision laser measurement equipment and a Newport Corporation brand, today announced two new Pyroelectric Laser Energy Sensors, the PE50BB-DIF-C and the PE50-DIF-ER-C.

From Ophir Photonics Group 24 Jul 2013

Altechna Represent Lithuania in European Business Awards

The European Business Awards has announced that Altechna is to represent Lithuania as a National Champion in the prestigious 2013/14 Awards programme. Altechna beat off stiff competition to be selected as one of seven National Champions and will now compete for Ruban d’Honneur status in the next round of the competition.

From Altechna Co. Ltd 22 Jul 2013

Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy to be Highlighted in TSI Sponsored Webinar

TSI Incorporated, manufacturer of precision measurement instrumentation and chemical analysis solutions, is sponsoring a webinar on July 23, 2013, presented and moderated by Spectroscopy Magazine, to highlight Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS), an innovative new technique for chemical analysis that serves as an alternative to traditional methods.

From TSI Incorporated 20 Jul 2013

Eye Surgeons Integrate Excimer and Femtosecond Lasers

Eye surgeons at Gordon-Weiss-Schanzlin Vision Institute were the first to perform custom wavefront guided LASIK Surgery in the world, and they have been providing their patients with clearer vision since 1980. They have now invested in acquiring the most recent advance in laser technology, the WaveLight® EX500 Excimer Laser and the FS200 Femtosecond Laser – a system the LASIK surgeons in San Diego say provides unrivaled precision and speed for laser vision correction treatment.

20 Jul 2013

Raytheon Utilizes Innovative Optical Processing in Stand-Off IED Detection Technology

Raytheon UK has launched a new Stand-Off Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Detection and Confirmation Technology, known as Soteria, as a vehicle mounted system. The underlying technology has been developed in the UK alongside Laser Optical Engineering Ltd, a spin out company of Loughborough University.

17 Jul 2013