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JDSU Announces Appointment of New President for its Communications Test and Measurement Business Segment

JDSU (NASDAQ: JDSU and TSX: JDU) today announced that Dave Holly has been appointed president of its Communications Test + Measurement business segment, succeeding Tom Waechter, who was named JDSU president and Chief Executive Officer earlier this year.

2 Apr 2009

TAEC Announces Two New Highly-Efficient White LED Drivers

Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)*, a committed leader that collaborates with technology companies to create breakthrough designs, today announced two new highly-efficient white LED drivers (LEDDs), the TB62730WLG and the TB62750FTG.

1 Apr 2009

Toshiba and Panasonic Signs Share Transfer Agreement

Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502)("Toshiba") and Panasonic Corporation (NYSE:PC)(TOKYO:6752)("Panasonic") announced that today the two companies have signed a share transfer agreement under which Toshiba will acquire all of Panasonic's shares in Toshiba Matsushita Display Technology Co., Ltd. (TMD), a joint venture that develops, manufactures and sells liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and organic light emitting displays (OLEDs).

1 Apr 2009

OSRAM's Lok-it - A Simple Solution Especially for Stage Lighting

With Lok-it! OSRAM provides a system for entertainment lighting that enables lamps to be replaced easily without tools thanks to their special bayonet base and holders. With the 4ArXS HSD 300W/80/P28 the Lok-it! product range now includes a lamp with a small PGJX28 base as well. This smaller base means the size and weight of effects lighting devices can be further reduced.

1 Apr 2009

Nikon's New MM-200 Measuring Microscope Specially Designed for High Accurate Measurements of Precision Parts

The new MM-200 measuring microscope from Nikon Instruments is specially designed for engineers, inspectors and operators, who require highly accurate measurements for precision parts.

1 Apr 2009

SPI Lasers Announces New Investments in Facilities, Equipment and Personnel

SPI Lasers, a leading designer and manufacturer of fiber lasers, today announced new investments in facilities, equipment and personnel with respect to fiber laser applications development.

1 Apr 2009

DOE Announces Completion of World's Largest Laser

The Department of Energy today announced that the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has certified the completion of the historic effort to build the world's largest laser.

1 Apr 2009

Novel Optical Technique that Permits Rapid Analysis of Single Human Immune Cells Using Only Light

Researchers at the University of Rochester have developed a novel optical technique that permits rapid analysis of single human immune cells using only light.

1 Apr 2009

High Performance Multi-Sensor Imaging System that Uses High Speed Fiber-Optic Tether to Provide Real Time Imaging

Magnolia Optical Technologies, Inc. announced today that it has developed a high performance multi-sensor imaging system that uses high speed fiber-optic tether to provide real time imaging in a variety of defense applications.

1 Apr 2009

mPhase Showcases AlwaysReady Emergency Flashlight

mPhase Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB: XDSL.OB) showcased the AlwaysReady Emergency Flashlight on Thursday March 19 at the NanoBusiness Alliance Public Policy Tour Product Showcase in Washington, DC in the Russell Senate Office Building. The Product Showcase was the first unveiling of the AlwaysReady Emergency Flashlight.

1 Apr 2009

3M Extends Portfolio of Components for Fiber-To-The-Home Networks

3M Communication Markets Division recently introduced new fiber distribution boxes and terminals for service providers installing FTTH networks in multi-dwelling units (MDUs).

31 Mar 2009

Frost + Sullivan Recognizes Carl Zeiss Meditec for Dominating the OCT Market for Ophthalmic Applications

Frost + Sullivan recognizes Carl Zeiss Meditec with the 2009 North American Frost + Sullivan Market Leadership Award for its optical coherence tomography (OCT) technology for ophthalmic applications.

31 Mar 2009

ROHM Announces Ambient Light Sensor ICs for LCD Display Backlighting

ROHM Semiconductor today announces a new family of analog and digital Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) ICs for the efficient control of LED backlighting for LCD-equipped devices.

31 Mar 2009

Tessera Licenses OptiML Wafer-Level Optics to Qtech

Tessera Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSRA) announced today that Q Technology Limited (Qtech) has licensed Tessera's OptiML™ wafer-level optics (WLO) technology for next-generation mobile electronics. Qtech, based in China, will integrate the technology into its compact modules for cell phone and notebook computer applications.

From Tessera North America 31 Mar 2009

Light-Activated ‘Lock’ can Control Blood Clotting and Drug Delivery

A lock-like molecule designed by University of Florida chemistry researchers clasps or unclasps based on exposure to light. In laboratory tests, the chemists put the lock on an enzyme involved in blood clotting. They then exposed the enzyme to visible and ultraviolet light. The clasp opened and closed, clotting the blood or letting it flow.

30 Mar 2009