Optics & Photonics News

Opnext Ships Red Laser Diodes to Microvision for PicoP Laser Projection Technology

Opnext, Inc. (NASDAQ:OPXT), a global leader in the design and manufacturing of optical modules and components, today announced that the Company has begun shipping its red laser diodes to Microvision for its PicoP® laser projection technology.

New Firm in Healdsburg, California Launches First Product, Solectric Skylight System

RenCon Energy Products, a startup in Healdsburg, CA is designing and manufacturing LED and Solar products for home and commercial applications. The first product released is the Solectric Skylight System.

University of Houston Professor Collaborates with QuantaSol for Development of Next Generation Solar Cells

A pioneer in solar power in the 1990s before it became "sexy," University of Houston Professor Alex Freundlich recently entered into a collaborative research agreement with U.K.-based start-up QuantaSol for the development of the next generation of super efficient solar cells.

New Imaging Method for Chemical Communication Could Help Develop New Anti-Cancer Drugs

A recently devised method of imaging the chemical communication and warfare between microorganisms could lead to new antibiotics, antifungal, antiviral and anti-cancer drugs, said a Texas AgriLife Research scientist.

Document Security Systems Announces Strategic Collaboration Deal with Samsung S1

Document Security Systems, Inc. (NYSE Amex: DMC; "DSS"), a world leader in the development and manufacturing of optical deterrent and authentication technologies that secure electronic data and help prevent counterfeiting and brand fraud from the use of desktop scanners and copiers in the market, is pleased to announce today that it has entered into a Mutual Business Strategic Collaboration Agreement ("Agreement"), with the Samsung S1 Corporation, a member of the Samsung family of companies.

Lutronic Launches MOSAIC CO2 Fractional Laser Device

Unwavering from its pursuit of producing the finest medical devices, but recognizing today's economic climate, Lutronic, Inc., a leading developer of high quality aesthetic laser systems, introduces the MOSAIC CO2, a full-featured fractional CO2 device priced at under $50,000.

LG Showcases Long-Term Care LCD HDTVs at Association of Homes and Services for Aging Expo

Highlighting a commitment to providing long-term healthcare institutions with advanced entertainment and digital display technology options, LG Electronics is showcasing its latest Long-Term Care and Hospital Grade LCD HDTVs this week at the Association of Homes and Services for the Aging 2009 annual meeting and exposition (booth #1760).

LodgeNet Healthcare Installs First HD Solution at NorthShore University HealthSystem Facilities

LodgeNet Healthcare, a division of LodgeNet Interactive Corporation (Nasdaq: LNET), today announced they have deployed the first all digital, high definition healthcare solution at three facilities within NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore), headquartered in Evanston, Illinois.

Ciena Obtains Approval to Acquire Optical Networking and Carrier Ethernet Assets from Nortel

Ciena Corporation (NASDAQ: CIEN), the network specialist, today announced that it has received regulatory clearances regarding its proposed acquisition of substantially all of Nortel’s optical networking and carrier Ethernet assets. In the United States, Ciena was granted early termination of the antitrust waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act. In addition, Ciena also has received from the Canadian Competition Bureau a no action letter, terminating the applicable waiting period for the proposed transaction under the Competition Act.

Acro Energy Buys Energy Efficiency Solar Stock for US$250,000 Cash

Acro Energy Technologies Corp. (TSX Venture: ART), a leading US solar integrator, announces that the TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for filing documentation relating to the October 28, 2009 Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) between Acro Energy and Energy Efficiency Solar, Inc., a California corporation headquartered in Pomona, Calif. (“EE Solar”), and William Korthof, the sole shareholder of EE Solar, and that closing of the acquisition has been completed.

Smarthome Anticipates Blue Line PowerCost Monitor to Have Big Sale This Holiday

With the official start to the holiday season only a few weeks away, gift giving comes to mind

New Software Application to Turn Inexpensive Web Cam into Sophisticated Video Monitoring System

Vitamin D today released a beta software application that turns any inexpensive web cam or an IP camera into a sophisticated video monitoring system for home and business security. The simple do-it-yourself Vitamin D Video software, available at no cost during its public beta period starting today, improves on enterprise-level object recognition found only in video monitoring systems that cost thousands of dollars and require expert tuning and calibration. Vitamin D Video takes only minutes to set up, and enables anyone to turn massive amounts of video into a highlight reel of the specific events that are important.

Streetlight Intelligence Wins Rollout Order to Supply Lumen IQ Lamp Controllers to PGEI

Streetlight Intelligence Inc. ("SLQ", or "Company") is pleased to announce that, further to its news release dated April 9, 2009, the Company has received an initial rollout order for 500 Lumen IQ(TM) Lamp Controllers and associated system hardware from the Pacific Green Energy Initiative ("PGEI"). These controllers will be installed on existing street lights over the next three months in the City of Prince George, British Columbia and represents phase one in what the Company believes will be the implementation of Canada's first full-scale adaptive street lighting system.

VASCO Data Security Upgrades DIGIPASS 830a's Smart Card Reader with Alfa-Numeric Screen

VASCO Data Security Inc. (Nasdaq: VDSI; www.vasco.com), a leading software security company specializing in authentication products announces at Cartes that with DIGIPASS 830a it has enhanced its multi-functional smart card reader with an alfa-numeric screen. DIGIPASS 830a combines e-signature functionality with EMV-CAP compliance. It has been enhanced to further comply with the French market emerging two-factor authentication standards and the UK APACS standard.

India’s Leading PV Gas Technology Supplier Wins Long-Term Supply Contracts from Major Solar Manufacturers

Reinforcing its position as India’s leading gas technology supplier to the photovoltaic (PV) industry, BOC India (BOCI), a member of The Linde Group, has won four new long-term gas supply deals with large PV manufacturers, Moser Baer, Euro Multivision, Solar Semiconductor and Indo Solar (formally Phoenix Solar).