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Collaborative Project to Develop New 2 µm Fiber Laser Components Concludes

Gooch & Housego (G&H) co-ordinated the ISLA project (Integrated Disruptive Components for 2µm Fibre Laser), with project partners II-VI Laser Enterprises, JDSU, ROFIN, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Southampton, and Vivid Components.

From Gooch & Housego 14 Aug 2015

Pioneer of Adaptive Optics Technologies for Vision Applications Honored with Beckman-Argyros Award

David Williams, widely regarded as one of the world's leading experts on human vision, has been named the 2015 recipient of the Beckman-Argyros Award in Vision Research. Williams pioneered the use of adaptive optics technologies for vision applications. He serves as the William G. Allyn Professor of Medical Optics, director of the Center for Visual Science and dean for research in Arts, Science, and Engineering at the University of Rochester.

14 Aug 2015

ECM and Novilab to Commercialize Zecotek's 3D Auto-Stereoscopic Display Monitors in Russia and CIS Countries

Zecotek Photonics Inc., a developer of leading-edge photonics technologies for medical, industrial and scientific markets, today announced its wholly owned subsidiary, Zecotek Display Systems Pte Ltd., has signed agreements with the Engineering Centre of the National Research Nuclear Center MEPhi (ECM) and its business affiliate Novilab Mobile LLC., to commercialize Zecotek's patented 3D auto-stereoscopic display monitors in Russia and countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

From Zecotek Photonics 14 Aug 2015

ams to Extend 0.35µm CMOS Optoelectronics IC Foundry Platform to Offer Chip Designers Higher Sensitivity, Precision

The Full Service Foundry division of ams AG (SIX: AMS), a leading provider of high performance analog ICs and sensors, today announced it is extending its 0.35µm CMOS optoelectronics IC foundry platform to offer chip designers greater sensitivity and precision and more light filtering capabilities.

13 Aug 2015

II-VI Incorporated Launches its High-Power, 1W, 980nm Pump Laser Module

II-VI Incorporated, a leading provider of solutions for next generation optical networks, today announced the launch of its high-power, 1 watt, 980 nm pump laser module. This new laser module demonstrates continuing innovation within the II-VI pump laser portfolio and leverages the proven, high-reliability laser diode technology from its in-house wafer fab in its Laser Enterprise Division in Zurich, Switzerland.

13 Aug 2015

Miro LAB-Series: Digital High-Speed Cameras from Vision Research

Vision Research, the leader in digital high-speed imaging, has introduced a new camera series for its popular Phantom® Miro® line: the Miro LAB-Series. The LAB-Series is specifically engineered for laboratory and office settings where the camera is connected to a computer for storage, control, and image analysis.

11 Aug 2015

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