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ECOC 2010 Highlights Development of Photonic Components for High-Speed Networks

The European Conference and Exhibition on Optical Communication (ECOC 2010) featured eco-friendly and endurable technologies to develop photonic components for high-speed networks in the future.

30 Sep 2010

US Retail Optical Industry Generates $19 Billion in Combined Annual Revenue

Research and Markets has released a new market report titled ‘Optometrists and Opticians’. According to the report, the US retail optical industry comprises approximately 13,000 optician stores and 20,000 optometrist offices, with combined annual revenue of $8 billion and $11 billion, respectively.

30 Sep 2010

GigOptix Assigns Midoriya to Distribute Optical+RF Sales in Japan

Supplier of electro-optic and electronic components, GigOptix has entered into a distribution agreement with Midoriya Electric, for RF and optical sales in Japan.

30 Sep 2010

Imec, UGent Unveil Spin-off for Silicon Photonics-Based Optical Transceivers

Imec and Ghent University (UGent) have announced the formation of a spin-off, called Caliopa from the Photonics Research Group. Imec conducts research in the area of nanoelectronics.

From imec Inc. 29 Sep 2010

Photon etc Signs Up South Korean Distributor

Photon etc. is proud to announce that its range of products is now distributed in South Korea through Hanbek Corporation.

From Photon etc 28 Sep 2010

TriQuint Unveils TQP15 Optical pHEMT Process Technology

Provider of foundry services, TriQuint Semiconductor has launched the new TQP15 Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) foundry process.

From Qorvo, Inc 28 Sep 2010

GigOptix Receives Funding for On-Chip Integrated Photonic Polymer Transceiver Program

Provider of electro-optic and electronic components, GigOptix has announced the sustained federal support for its On-Chip Integrated Photonic Polymer Transceiver program.

28 Sep 2010

Zygo to Provide Laser Interferometer Solutions to Chinese Organizations

Provider of optical metrology devices, Zygo has obtained a $3.5 million order to supply large aperture laser interferometer solutions to optical research companies in China.

From Zygo Corporation 27 Sep 2010

Secure Fence System Delivers High-Quality Performance in Texas Airport

Future Fibre Technologies, a provider of fiber-optic intrusion detection solutions, announced that the Secure Fence system deployed at the McAllen-Miller International Airport’s perimeter fence has delivered high-quality performance, since the installation.

From Future Fibre Technologies Pty. Ltd. 27 Sep 2010

OneNeck to Manage Oracle Environment of Optovue

OneNeck IT Services, a provider of oracle management and hosting services, has signed an outsourcing agreement with the optical instrument company Optovue.

27 Sep 2010