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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

Topcon Positioning Systems Uses IS Imaging Station and GIS Equipment for Renovation Project in Pompeii

Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) and its president and CEO, Ray O’Connor, were honored by the City of Pompeii, Italy and four Italian universities for assisting with the “preservation and renovation” of the historic landmark of Pompeii.

20 Oct 2012

Teledyne DALSA Displays Digital Image Sensing Technologies at AUSA Annual Meeting

Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company and a global leader in digital image sensing technology, will highlight its multispectral, extreme environment, IR and custom CCD and CMOS sensors and cameras at the upcoming Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition in Booth 2919.

From Teledyne DALSA 19 Oct 2012

Safety Vision to Install Onboard Surveillance Camera Systems on Buses for Honolulu

Safety Vision, the industry leader in mobile video and multimedia fleet automation, has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract to install onboard surveillance camera systems on 302 buses for the City and County of Honolulu. Providing fixed route public transportation throughout the City and County of Honolulu, which encompasses the entire island of Oahu, TheBus serves 73.4 million riders annually.

19 Oct 2012

Xradia Announces the Purchase of its VersaXRM-500 3D X-Ray Microscope by University of Manchester

Xradia, the world's leading manufacturer of 3D X-ray microscopes for the lab and synchrotron, announced today that The University of Manchester has purchased the VersaXRM-500 3D X-ray microscope with funding from The Engineering and Physical Science Research Council for use in its advanced imaging laboratory.

From Xradia 19 Oct 2012

Consumer Electronics Association Announces Next-Gen Ultra HD Imaging

The next generation of so-called “4K” high-definition display technology for the home – giant-screen TVs with more than eight million pixels of resolution, four times the resolution of today’s high-definition televisions – will be called “Ultra High-Definition” or “Ultra HD,” connoting its superiority over conventional HDTV, according to the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®.

19 Oct 2012