G.P. Thomas

Gary graduated from the University of Manchester with a first-class honours degree in Geochemistry and a Masters in Earth Sciences. After working in the Australian mining industry, Gary decided to hang up his geology boots and turn his hand to writing.

When he isn't developing topical and informative content, Gary can usually be found playing his beloved guitar, or watching Aston Villa FC snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

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Articles from G.P.

Miniature Intelligent Camera Renders HD Images in Real Time

Researchers at Fraunhofer, Erlangen have developed a miniature intelligent camera that can handle professional TV and film productions. It is designed to withstand extreme weather conditions such as cold, and resist dust, sand and other particles. It measures 2x2x8 cm and can be fixed on to helmets.

24 Aug 2012

Conterra Broadband Services Becomes Member of Allied Fiber’s Dark Fiber Community

Conterra Broadband Services, a supplier of high capacity, wide area network services focused on the U.S. underserved areas across the nation, declared that it has affiliated with Allied Fiber's Dark Fiber Community.

24 Aug 2012

Surface Emitting Semiconductor Lasers with Record-Breaking Spectral Range

Scientists at TU Darmstadt in conjunction with their partners in the European Union’s ‘Subtune’ project have devised semiconductor lasers that emit light over a broad spectral range of 100 nm.

23 Aug 2012

TerraLUX LED Solutions Reduce Energy Costs in Colorado Complex

TerraLUX, a well-established company that designs, develops and patents LED-based lighting solutions for general and portable illumination applications, recently declared that TerraLUX’s innovative LED solutions were offered to Village Place Apartments of Boulder, Colorado for retrofitting its lighting. As a result, TerraLUX has enabled the site to enjoy reduced energy consumption and costs.

23 Aug 2012

Seesmart LED Lighting Retrofitted in Ashforth’s Properties

Seesmart Technologies declared that two of Ashforth Company’s properties located in Connecticut have been retrofitted with Seesmart’s energy-efficient LED lighting, which ensures quick return on investment within just 15 months, in addition to improving its spaces.

23 Aug 2012

Research Brings Glasses-Free 3-D Optical Experience to Theatres

A team of South Korean researchers carried out a new optics research that provides an outlook on 3-D display technology to bring glasses-free experience to commercial theaters. This new technique has been illustrated in a paper published in the Optical Society's (OSA) open-access journal Optics Express, representing improved dimension while utilizing space proficiently and more cost-effectivly when compared to existing 3-D projection technology.

22 Aug 2012

Panasonic Partners with ADA to Promote 3D Video Conferencing Solution

Panasonic has recently started piloting high-definition 3D videoconferencing solution (HDVC), offering high-definition live video streaming through which Australian dentists can have improved essential training.

21 Aug 2012

Portable Bluetooth Fingerprint Scanner Launched by Futronic

Futronic Technology has declared the commercial launch of FS28 FIPDS201/POV Blue Tooth Fingerprint Scanner.

20 Aug 2012

ATG Electronics Launches Rebate Qualified LED Products

ATG Electronics has announced that its iBright G5 EPS HO LED Tube and eLucent R30T and R38T LED PAR lamps have received Lighting Design Lab and Energy Star certifications, respectively. These certifications will help customers to avail rebates from numerous energy firms upon installation of these products.

18 Aug 2012

Minerals Technologies Introduces New Lacam Laser Measurement System for Global Steel Industry

Minerals Technologies has introduced a new Lacam laser measurement system for the global steel industry. This new, fourth generation technology is 17 times faster compared to the earlier version and it provides the most accurate and faster laser scanning for hot spots.

18 Aug 2012