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Ghent University and imec Announce Silicon Photonics Spin Off

Ghent University (UGent) and imec today announced the creation of Caliopa, a spin-off from their world leading Photonics Research Group. An initial 2 million Euro in funding was raised from Baekeland, Fidimec, PMV-Vinnof, a private investor and the founders. Caliopa will develop and market advanced silicon photonics based optical transceivers for the data and telecommunications markets.

From imec Inc. 26 Sep 2010

Researchers Develop New Quantum Optical Chip

Researchers from the University of Bristol have devised a new technique for quantum computing that can be used to conduct complicated calculations in the near future.

24 Sep 2010

Glimmerglass to Showcase Intelligent Optical, Photonic Switching Systems at ECOC 2010

Supplier of optical layer management products, Glimmerglass Networks, will showcase new optical, photonic switching products at the European Conference and Exhibition on Optical Communication (ECOC) 2010.

23 Sep 2010

LightPath Develops Molded Infrared Lenses for the Defense Market

Manufacturer of optical components and assemblies, LightPath Technologies, has completed the U.S. Navy’s Phase II SBIR contract award.

From LightPath Technologies, Inc. 22 Sep 2010

Leybold Optics Introduces Thin Film PV Coating System

Germany-based company, Leybold Optics, has launched a new glass coating system called the Hot Apollon.

From Bühler Group 22 Sep 2010

Oakley to Combine High Definition Optics with Style for 3-D Glasses

Oakley has announced that it will manufacture new stylish 3-D glasses. The company has planned to manufacture the glasses with the combination of the High Definition Optics, or HDO-3D technology and the company’s world famous styling.

22 Sep 2010

AMS to Distribute Kotura Integrated Silicon Photonic Solutions in Europe

Manufacturer of silicon photonics products, Kotura has entered into a pan-European distribution agreement with AMS Technologies. The agreement allows AMS Technologies to distribute the Integrated Silicon Photonic solutions of Kotura.

20 Sep 2010

Precision Solutions Showcases INTERFIRE II 3-5 Infrared Interferometer At Photonex

Precision Solutions will be showing the INTERFIRE II 3-5 infrared interferometer at Photonex, on the Armstrong Optical Stand, No. C10, together with a selection of IR optical components.

20 Sep 2010

Global Optical Coatings Market to Touch US$6.8 Billion by 2015

Global Industry Analysts has released a new report titled ‘Optical Coatings: A Global Strategic Business Report’. The report offers a complete analysis of the market for optical coatings.

20 Sep 2010

APM Implements Automated Gate System to Streamline Traffic in Apapa Terminal, Nigeria

APM Terminals is implementing APS Technology Group’s Automated Gate System at the Apapa terminal in Nigeria, for streamlining the exit and entry of traffic in more than 18 lanes.

18 Sep 2010