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Accurate Control of Random Lasers

The light they emit is as unique as a fingerprint: random lasers are tiny devices with a light emission pattern governed by random scattering of light. Understanding the underlying details of random lasing action has only been achieved recently.

16 Jul 2013

NASA to Test Optical Payload for Lasercomm Science Communications Technology

NASA will use the International Space Station to test a new communications technology that could dramatically improve spacecraft communications, enhance commercial missions and strengthen transmission of scientific data.

12 Jul 2013

Zolar Receives FDA Clearance for New Soft Tissue Dental Laser

Zolar Technology & Mfg Co. Inc. announces that it has received FDA clearance of its exciting new Soft Tissue Dental Laser - Photon (3w) and Photon plus (10w) adding one of the most innovative products in the dental laser industry.

9 Jul 2013

New Publication by Woodhead Publishing on Latest Developments in Laser Welding Technology

Laser welding is a rapidly developing and versatile technology which has found increasing applications in industry and manufacturing.

8 Jul 2013

Gemini Multi-Conjugate Adaptive Optics System Delivers Ultrasharp, Large-Field Images

A unique new instrument at Gemini South in Chile takes the removal of atmospheric distortions (using adaptive optics technology) to a new level. Today’s release of seven ultrasharp, large-field images from the instrument’s first science observations demonstrate its remarkable discovery potential.

3 Jul 2013

BIOLASE EPIC 10 Diode Soft-Tissue Laser Platform Wins Gold Medal at 15th Annual MDEA

BIOLASE, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer and distributor of dental lasers, announced today that its EPIC 10® diode soft-tissue laser platform won the gold medal for Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies at the 15th Annual Medical Design Excellence Awards ("MDEA"), the MedTech Industry's premier design competition. The award was presented to BIOLASE® at the 2013 MDEA ceremony on Wednesday, June 19, in Philadelphia.

27 Jun 2013

New Laser Could Help Military Aircraft Identify Hidden Dangers

A new laser that can show what objects are made of could help military aircraft identify hidden dangers such as weapons arsenals far below.

26 Jun 2013

FDA Clears Solta’s Fraxel DUAL 1550/1927 Laser System for Treatment of Pigmented Lesions

Solta Medical, Inc., the global market leader in aesthetic skin treatments, today announced it has received a new FDA 510(k) clearance of its Fraxel® DUAL 1550/1927 laser system for the treatment of pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots) and ephelides (freckles).

21 Jun 2013

Ultratech Announces First Shipment of its LSA201 Laser Spike Anneal System

Ultratech, Inc., a leading supplier of lithography and laser-processing systems used to manufacture semiconductor devices and high-brightness LEDs (HB-LEDs), today announced the first shipment of its LSA201 system to a leading IDM.

20 Jun 2013

New K520 Hybrid Laser-LED Projector from Acer for Commercial Users

Acer America Corp. today announced the Acer K520 hybrid laser-LED projector for commercial users in the U.S. This new projector leverages hybrid laser-LED technology that has an exceptionally long life span, reducing maintenance and lamp replacement costs. It offers great picture quality, a high contrast ratio and excellent color saturation, and is ideal for users in education and other commercial environments.

19 Jun 2013