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Harnessing the Sun's Energy for Industrial Applications

A solar energy research team from Valparaiso University's College of Engineering will return to Switzerland this summer to continue testing the potential of harnessing the sun's energy for industrial applications.

21 Jun 2009

Axio Imager 2 from Carl Zeiss for Polarization Microscopy

The 2nd generation Axio Imager microscope systems from Carl Zeiss meet all user demands for a versatile and easy-to-use polarization microscope. In geology, mineralogy, metallography, coal and oil petrography and forensic science, they provide more information in less time.

19 Jun 2009

New Compact HyperVision HPV-2 Video Camera from Shimadzu Offers Ultra-Fast Synchronized Recording

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments has designed the compact HyperVision HPV-2 to meet the demand for high-speed video cameras that are functionally advanced and easy to use.

18 Jun 2009

Research Leads to Substantial Advancements in the Performance of Digital Cameras

New research by a team of University of Toronto scientists could lead to substantial advancements in the performance of a variety of electronic devices including digital cameras.

18 Jun 2009

Company Launches First Hybrid Solar/LED Lighting Product Line

Visible Light Solar Technologies today launched the company and its inaugural Vector line of hybrid solar/LED (Light-emitting Diode) lighting solutions aimed at retrofitting or replacing the US's over 100 million outdated street light, parking lot, and exterior/interior commercial and industrial lighting fixtures.

18 Jun 2009

First PV Module Testing Lab in China to be Awarded Underwriters Laboratories Witness Testing Data Program Certificate

Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NYSE: STP), the world's largest crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturer, today announced that it has opened the first state-of-the-art PV module testing laboratory in China to be awarded the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Witness Testing Data Program (WTDP) Certificate.

18 Jun 2009

SCHOTT Improves Glass by Applying Functional Layers – Now Even to Larger Surfaces

SCHOTT Advanced Optics offers one of the world's largest assortments of optical materials and filters. Now, a sputtering system that has been modified to suit the company's purposes allows for extremely precise coating of large parts of up to 590 mm x 730 mm.

18 Jun 2009

Big Impact from Tiny Semiconductor Lasers

A massive European project to develop a complete cycle of technologies for a new generation of high-brightness semiconductor lasers promises to transform the healthcare, telecom and display technology sectors.

18 Jun 2009

Corning Introduces New Optical Fiber Data Center Solution

Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) today announced worldwide a new optical fiber data center solution that addresses the critical issues facing today's chief information officers (CIOs) and also will meet the demands of tomorrow's data centers.

18 Jun 2009

Jenoptik Wins New PV Customer in Asia

The order to JENOPTIK Automatisierungstechnik GmbH comprises a total of four systems. With these, Jenoptik is equipping important steps in the entire manufacturing process of thin-film solar cells to the Taiwanese manufacturer.

17 Jun 2009

LightTrans Designing Micro-Optical Components and Systems Exclusively for Jenoptik Under Agreement

A cooperation agreement between Jenoptik and LightTrans was signed in Jena at the end of last week. In future, LightTrans will be designing micro-optical components and systems exclusively for Jenoptik.

17 Jun 2009

Putting a Freeze on Oscillator Vibrations

University of Oregon physicists have successfully landed a one-two punch on a tiny glass sphere, refrigerating it in liquid helium and then dosing its perimeter with a laser beam, to bring its naturally occurring mechanical vibrations to a near standstill.

17 Jun 2009