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Reflectance Transformation Imaging Help Decipher the proto-Elamite Writing System

Researchers from the University of Southampton and University of Oxford have developed a system for examining some of the world’s most important historical documents in intricate detail.

26 Oct 2012

Nikon Awards Top Honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for Excellence in Photomicrography

Among thousands of entries, Nikon has awarded its top honor to Jennifer Peters, Ph.D., and Michael Taylor, Ph.D., of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for their photomicrograph, "The blood-brain barrier of a live zebrafish embryo." It is believed to be the first image showing the formation of the blood-brain barrier in a live animal.

25 Oct 2012

Canon Unveils New PowerShot SX50 HS Camera with Image Stabilizer

A sunny October Monday in New York City presented the perfect opportunity to take Canon's new PowerShot SX50 HS 12.1 Megapixel "super-zoom" (or "bridge camera") out near H and B Digital's Midtown New York store for a quick hands-on test. This relatively compact, all-in-one camera is flat out amazing, with a first-ever 50 times optical zoom range from a wide angle 24mm to a super-zoom of 1200mm (35mm equivalent).

25 Oct 2012

Appointments Announced at Navitar and Special Optics

Navitar, a leading manufacturer of precision optics and imaging system components, is pleased to announce it has named David Manzi as Chief Technology Officer, Steven Morales as General Manager of Special Optics, and Thomas Young as Controller of Special Optics.

From Navitar Inc. 24 Oct 2012

Radiant Zemax Introduces ProMetric G Family of Imaging Colorimeters

Radiant Zemax, a leading provider of light and color test and measurement systems and optical and illumination design software, today unveiled its next-generation ProMetric® G family of imaging colorimeters, the latest in the company’s industry-leading line of imaging colorimeters. ProMetric G includes several industry-first innovations to enable fast, accurate measurements matching human perception of brightness and color.

24 Oct 2012

Scattered X-ray Technology May Improve COPD Diagnosis and Therapy

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is considered the fourth most common cause of death in the United States. Usually the precursor to this life-threatening lung disease is a chronic bronchitis. Partially destroyed alveoli and an over-inflation of the lungs, known as emphysema, are serious side effects. However, the subtle differences in the tissue are barely discernable in standard X-ray images.

24 Oct 2012

IDS Introduces Ensenso N10 Stereo 3D Camera with USB Interface

IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH, the market leader for USB industrial cameras, introduces the innovative and compact Ensenso N10 stereo 3D camera with USB interface at the VISION 2012 exhibition in Stuttgart, Germany.

From IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH 22 Oct 2012

Raytheon to Supply Thermal Weapon Sights with Enhanced Capabilities to the U.S. Army

In a competition against two other suppliers, Raytheon Company was selected by the U.S. Army to provide Thermal Weapon Sights (TWS) with enhanced capabilities so soldiers can better detect and engage targets day or night. One of the key drivers behind the Army's decision was Raytheon's ability to deliver cost-effective, advanced technology.

22 Oct 2012

BNL Chemists Develop Radiotracer for Brain Imaging and Cancer Diagnosis

The New York Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) has designated the Chemistry Building at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory as an Historic Chemical Landmark.

20 Oct 2012

ON Semiconductor Unveils Auto Focus Control IC for Camera Modules in Smartphones

ON Semiconductor, a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has introduced the LC898212XA-MH, an Auto Focus (AF) Control IC for camera modules in smartphones.

From ON Semiconductor 20 Oct 2012