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Patients and Astronauts Benefit from NEI-NASA Collaboration

A compact fiber-optic probe developed for the space program has now proven valuable for patients in the clinic as the first non-invasive early detection device for cataracts, the leading cause of vision loss worldwide.

12 Jan 2009

DOE Approves Construction Start of NSLS-II Project at Brookhaven National Laboratory

To advance its science mission that focuses on critical national challenges, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has approved the construction start of the state-of-the-art National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) at Brookhaven National Laboratory.

12 Jan 2009

Infrared Mapping of Strain Fields in Semiconductors

A joint team of researchers at CIC nanoGUNE (San Sebastian, Spain) and the Max Planck Institutes of Biochemistry and Plasma Physics (Munich, Germany) report the non-invasive and nanoscale resolved infrared mapping of strain fields in semiconductors.

11 Jan 2009

High Resolution and Flexibility for Microscopic Examinations of Near-membrane Processes

With Laser TIRF 3, Carl Zeiss infuses its imaging system for Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence microscopy with an entirely new level of quality. The TIRF system is suitable for reproducible microscopic examinations of near-cell membrane dynamic processes and interactions of single molecules in cell-free systems with high time resolution.

8 Jan 2009

LED Technology Brings Higher Contrast Ratios, Slimmer Designs and Improved Energy Efficiency to the Living Room

Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, raises the bar for flat-panel TVs everywhere with the launch of an entirely new line-up of advanced LED HDTVs. Samsung's latest HDTVs will be on display at Booth #11033 during the International Consumer Electronics Show, which will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, January 8 -11, 2009.

7 Jan 2009

MEGAPLUS Cameras Enable New Animation Methods in Feature Film Coraline

Princeton Instruments is pleased to report the extensive use of its MEGAPLUS EC11000 color CCD cameras in the production of the soon-to-be-released feature film 'Coraline'. This full-length animated movie from LAIKA (Portland, OR) is the first major stop-motion feature to be shot with industrial machine vision cameras, as well as the first to be shot in stereoscopic 3D.

From Teledyne Princeton Instruments 7 Jan 2009

Navitar Releases New 2009 Catalog Featuring Full Line of Optical Solutions for Machine Vision

Navitar, a global leader of imaging optics technology announces the release of its new 2009 product catalog featuring a full line of optical solutions for Machine Vision, Automation, Assembly, Imaging, Measuring, Inspection and Biomedical Sciences.

From Navitar Inc. 7 Jan 2009

Miniature Synchrotron for Your Home Lab

In 2004 Lyncean Technologies announced the construction of the Compact Light Source (CLS), a miniature synchrotron which uses inverse Compton scattering to produce high-intensity, tunable, near-monochromatic x-ray beams.

7 Jan 2009

MM200 Engine to Debut at Consumer Electronics Show

This week, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, 3M™ will unveil the MM200, a new design in the company’s expanding miniature projection portfolio. Offering brilliant color and VGA resolution with an exceptionally thin profile, the 3M MM200 represents an evolutionary leap in mobile projection technology.

6 Jan 2009

Navitar Appoints New International Regional Sales Manager

Navitar, a global leader in the design, manufacturer and distribution of precision optics and opto-mechanical assemblies for the machine vision and digital projection industries announced today the appointment of Patrick Buvé as Regional Sales Manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa. Buvé will be based in Belgium and will oversee Navitar staff in Germany and the United Kingdom. Together they will focus on new business development and client retention throughout Europe.

From Navitar Inc. 5 Jan 2009