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Lightwave Logic to Exhibit All-Optical and Electro-Optical Polymer Technology at 2011 Bright Lights Conference

Lightwave Logic proclaimed that it has been chosen to participate in the NYC Bright Lights Conference, which will be conducted at the Le Parker Meridien Hotel in New York City on May 10, 2011.

11 May 2011

ETH Selects Zecotek's Solid-State Micro-Pixel Avalanche Photo Diodes to Study Cosmic Rays

Zecotek Photonics Inc (TSX-V: ZMS; Frankfurt: W1I), a developer of leading-edge photonics technologies for medical, industrial and scientific markets, today announced that the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) has selected Zecotek’s new-generation, solid-state micro-pixel avalanche photo diodes (MAPD) as a key component in the electromagnetic calorimeter aimed at the development of a science platform for cosmic-ray measurements.

From Zecotek Photonics 10 May 2011

Laser Research Optics Rolls Out New Range of CO2 Laser Mirrors

Meller Optics’ division Laser Research Optics has launched a new series of CO2 laser mirrors called Laser Research SuperHard Coat Copper Mirrors. The mirrors have a hard coating that improves laser-cutting abilities and reduces power loss.

7 May 2011

Clear Align Introduces New Series of Lightweight Optical Components and Lenses

Clear Align, developer and producer of electro-optic products to collect reconnaissance, surveillance and intelligence data for aerospace, homeland security and defense applications, has introduced its new series of Featherweight systems parts and lenses at the SPIE Defense, Security and Sensors (DSS) show.

5 May 2011

CyberOptics Receives 2011 NPI Award for QX500 AOI System

CyberOptics, provider of inspection systems and sensors for semiconductor and electronic assembly markets, has received the 2011 New Product Introduction (NPI) Award for its QX500 AOI System in the automated optical inspection - Test and Inspection category.

5 May 2011

REO Releases Graded Reflectivity Mirrors for Intracavity Laser Applications

REO, manufacturer of opto-mechanical assemblies, optics and ultra accurate thin film coatings for the infrared, visible and ultraviolet spectrums, has released a new line of graded reflectivity mirrors.

2 May 2011

SCHOTT Opens Optical Coating Manufacturing Facility in Duryea, Pennsylvania

SCHOTT has opened a new optical coatings plant at its production facility in Duryea, Pennsylvania. The new facility is equipped with chambers for highly reflective (HR) and anti-reflective (AR) coatings of components and filters with diameter of 18".

From SCHOTT North America, Inc. 2 May 2011

GT Solar to Supply Sapphire Crystallization Furnaces to Guizhou Haotian Optoelectronics Technology

Guizhou Haotian Optoelectronics Technology has placed an order, worth $218.9 million, with GT Solar International for its sophisticated sapphire crystallization furnaces.

30 Apr 2011

LightPath Introduces Molded Infrared Aspheres for Thermal Imagers

LightPath Technologies, specialist in optical components and assemblies, has expanded its range of infrared optics with the addition of new molded infrared aspheres. The low-cost Long Wave Infrared (LWIR) lenses are targeted at the $2.5 billion infrared markets.

30 Apr 2011

LightPath Launches Mid-Wave Infrared Fiber Collimator

LightPath Technologies, a worldwide manufacturer, integrator and distributor of optical products, has introduced a new Mid-Wave Infrared (MWIR) fiber collimator in its Infrared Optics product line.

From LightPath Technologies, Inc. 29 Apr 2011