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Compact, Portable Ultra-Broadband Laser Can Sense Chemicals

The invisible chemicals around and within us can tell many complicated stories. By sensing them, security agents can uncover explosive threats. By monitoring them in our breath, doctors can diagnose serious illnesses. And by detecting them on distant planets, astronomers may find signs of life.

11 Aug 2015

MACOM to Display Complete Optical Solutions at CIOE 2015 in Shenzhen, China

M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (“MACOM”), a leading supplier of high-performance analog, RF, microwave and optical semiconductor products, will showcase its complete and robust portfolio of laser diodes, laser drivers, CDRs, detectors and TIAs covering FTTx to 100G and beyond at the China International Optoelectronics Exhibition (CIOE) 2015, August 31st-September 3rd at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Shenzhen, China.

11 Aug 2015

NUMERIK JENA Introduces LIK 2 Optical Linear Encoders for High and Ultra High Vacuum Applications

NUMERIK JENA's LIK 2 optical linear encoder series is now ready for high and ultra high vacuum applications where motion feedback is required inside the vacuum chamber.

10 Aug 2015

RIT Professor to Co-Chair Ultrafast Optics UFO X International Conference in China

Rochester Institute of Technology professor Jie Qiao is the general co-chair of the international conference on Ultrafast Optics UFO X taking place in Beijing, China, from Aug. 16 to 21.

10 Aug 2015

NASA Camera Captures Unique View of the Moon Crossing the Sunlit Side of Earth

A NASA camera aboard the Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) satellite captured a unique view of the moon as it moved in front of the sunlit side of Earth last month. The series of test images shows the fully illuminated "dark side" of the moon that is never visible from Earth.

7 Aug 2015

EVT Introduces Compact EyeVBox IV with Intel Core i3 Machine Vision Processor

EVT introduces the compact EyeVBox IV. Together with the EyeVision image processing software, this combination is unbeatable at application areas such as e.g. measurement technology, pattern of comparative, object detection, code reading, clear writing reading etc. Wherever place needs to be saved, the EyeVBox IV. is a compact solution. Especially with the VESA-compatible holding device, a mounting at the attachment, the monitor or the wall is possible.

From EVT Eye Vision Technology 7 Aug 2015

STEMMER IMAGING Offers High Resolution Lenses from Ricoh, Kowa and Tamron

The resolution of machine vision cameras is steadily increasing, so there´s also a growing need for high resolution lenses in order to be able to take full advantage from these developments. STEMMER IMAGING´s lens partners Ricoh, Kowa and Tamron have introduced new products that have been developed for high resolution machine vision solutions.

From STEMMER IMAGING AG 7 Aug 2015

NSF Awards $25,000 Grant to Develop Cost-Efficient Optics System for Concentrating Sunlight

The University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute and Dallas-based Skyven Technologies have been awarded a National Science Foundation's Small Business Innovation Research program grant to build and test a Phase 1 prototype of a novel optics system for concentrating sunlight more than 1,000 times the usual amplification.

6 Aug 2015

Global Biophotonics Testing Market Estimated to Grow at CAGR of 9.40% During 2015-2019

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Biophotonics Market 2015-2019" report to their offering.

5 Aug 2015

Xingtera Ethernet Integrated with MegaChips’ VoC Technology to Coax Converter with PoC

MegaChips Corporation today announced that its VoC technology is integrated into the Xingtera Ethernet to Coax Converter with Power-over-Coax (PoC) (1*RJ45/1*BNC), eliminating the need for additional cabling for power. Available now at the Xingtera store, the new converter powers IP cameras via existing coax cable, saving time and expense of installations for camera makers in the security and surveillance industry.

4 Aug 2015