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Leica Geosystems Extends Its Wide Range Of Rugged Construction Lasers

Leica Geosystems extends its wide range of rugged construction lasers with the new Leica Rugby 260SG, 270SG and 280DG series of mid-range general construction lasers that can be used for flat, single or dual grade, and even interior applications (Rugby 280DG).

25 Jun 2009

World's First Acoustic "Superlens"

A team of researchers at the University of Illinois has created the world's first acoustic "superlens," an innovation that could have practical implications for high-resolution ultrasound imaging, non-destructive structural testing of buildings and bridges, and novel underwater stealth technology.

24 Jun 2009

Orange Reveals Vision for the Tent of the Future

Orange has revealed their vision for the tent of the future. Utilising cutting edge eco-energy technology, the Orange Solar Concept Tent will allow campers to keep in touch and power their essential camping gadgets.

24 Jun 2009

Quantum Bit Memory Lengthen by 1,000 times using Lasers

The scientists, including the University of Michigan's Duncan Steel, used lasers to elicit a previously undiscovered natural feedback reaction that stabilizes the quantum dot's magnetic field, lengthening the stable existence of the quantum bit by several orders of magnitude, or more than 1,000 times.

24 Jun 2009

LED for Lighting Applications

Research and Markets has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new report "LED for Lighting Applications" to their offering.

24 Jun 2009

U.S. Patent Infringement Lawsuit Filed by Aperio Technologies

A U.S. patent infringement lawsuit was filed on June 10, 2009, against Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., Hamamatsu Corporation, and Olympus America, Inc. The lawsuit, brought by Aperio Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, accuses products incorporating Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. NanoZoomer(R) technology of infringing Aperio U.S. Patent Nos. 6,917,696; 7,457,446; and 7,518,652.

24 Jun 2009

With Truckstar, OSRAM Now Has a Lamp for HGVs

Cost pressure in the transport industry is on the increase. The cost-effective use of vehicles, which includes a reduction in downtime periods, is among the most important measures taken to counteract this phenomenon.

24 Jun 2009

AMS Technologies Signs Distributor Contract with LightPath

LightPath Technologies and AMS Technologies have signed a master distributor contract designating AMS Technologies to be the exclusive distributor for LightPath Technologies products throughout Europe.

23 Jun 2009

New Compact 5 Megapixel Firewire Cameras From STEMMER IMAGING

The F503 is the latest addition to the AVT GUPPY range of ultra compact, space-saving IEEE 1394 (Firewire) cameras for industrial and scientific OEMs, system Integrators and resellers. The new cameras are now available from STEMMER IMAGING in both colour and black + white versions with a highly-sensitive 2592 x 1944 (5 Megapixel) Micron/Aptina QWXGA 1/2.5" rolling shutter CMOS sensor.

23 Jun 2009

Biodetection Technologies Conference to be Webcast Live from Baltimore

The Knowledge Foundation announced today that their Biodetection Technologies conference will be webcast live from Baltimore, MD from June 25-26, 2009.

23 Jun 2009

Lebelight "Lights" the Way to Mass-Produce 130 lm 1W LED

After several technology breakthroughs, Lebelight has become the first manufacturer in the world to mass-produce 130 lm grade 1W LEDs. This new grade of 1W white LEDs are low cost, long-lasting, and ROHS and CE certified...

23 Jun 2009

EMCORE Signs Formal Agreement with PNM

EMCORE Corporation (NASDAQ: EMKR), a leading provider of compound semiconductor-based components and systems for the fiber optic and solar power markets, today announced a formal agreement with PNM of New Mexico to participate in PNM's large distributed generation (DG) solar power program.

23 Jun 2009

Syntec Optics Certified to be in Compliance with ISO 9001:2000

Syntec Optics, the largest independent manufacturer of custom polymer optics in North America, has been certified to be in compliance with ISO 9001:2000.

23 Jun 2009

Next-Generation 'Special Lane' Enforcement System

Police authorities in Germany have invested in new traffic enforcement equipment from VITRONIC. The PoliScanspeed system has been installed on a section of road only allowed for busses and taxis, but frequently exploited by private vehicles. In the first week alone almost 1000 infringements were detected.

23 Jun 2009

Performance Paves the Way for Commercial OLED Displays in TVs, Mobile Devices

DuPont today announced the development of its new, proprietary "Gen-3" solution-based organic light emitting diode (OLED) materials technology that can last a record lifetime of more than 1 million hours - equivalent to over 100 years of constant use.

22 Jun 2009