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GAO’s Optical Attenuator Ideal for Testing and Maintaining Fiber-Optic Systems

Provider of fiber-optic measurement and test devices, GAO Fiber Optics has unveiled a variable optical attenuator that is utilized as a passive unit to decrease the signal’s optical power, which propagates through optical fiber.

30 Sep 2010

BIOLASE Technology to Supply Laser Products to Henry Schein

BIOLASE Technology announced that Henry Schein, a distributor of dental and medical products, has placed a purchase order worth $9 million for the products of BIOLASE.

From Biolase Technology, Inc. 30 Sep 2010

Acuity Brands Delivers Presentation at the OLEDs World Summit Conference

Acuity Brands, a provider of luminaires and lighting control systems, has delivered a presentation at the OLEDs World Summit Conference in San Francisco.

30 Sep 2010

New Valdor Fiber-Optic Connector Kit for Applications in Aerospace Cable Repair

Valdor Technology, a company specialized in fiber-optic connectivity, announced that its aerospace client has qualified its Omega Enclosure Package, for use in high temperature environments.

30 Sep 2010

Multi-System Order for Ultratech Laser Spike Annealing Tools

Provider of laser-processing systems, Ultratech announced that it has obtained a multiple-system order from a logic foundry in Asia, for its laser spike annealing (LSA) system.

30 Sep 2010

US Retail Optical Industry Generates $19 Billion in Combined Annual Revenue

Research and Markets has released a new market report titled ‘Optometrists and Opticians’. According to the report, the US retail optical industry comprises approximately 13,000 optician stores and 20,000 optometrist offices, with combined annual revenue of $8 billion and $11 billion, respectively.

30 Sep 2010

OWU Receives Grant for Scanning Microscope Purchase

National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a three-year grant of $436,000 to the Ohio Wesleyan University for the purchase of a new scanning transmission electron microscope (STEM).

30 Sep 2010

New Lensbaby Imaging Micro Four Thirds with Sony NEX Lens

Lensbaby, a company specialized in focus lenses, has announced a new Micro Four Thirds and Sony NEX lens.

30 Sep 2010

GigOptix Assigns Midoriya to Distribute Optical+RF Sales in Japan

Supplier of electro-optic and electronic components, GigOptix has entered into a distribution agreement with Midoriya Electric, for RF and optical sales in Japan.

30 Sep 2010

Facilities Solutions Group Installs Eco-Story LED Lights in Chili's Restaurants

Brinker International has installed in its corporate restaurants with Eco-story LED lighting, under the re-lamp project. Brinker is the parent company of Maggiano's Restaurants and Chili's Restaurants.

30 Sep 2010

New Passport and ID Card Scanner from Document Capture

Developer of imaging technologies, Document Capture Technologies has announced its new DocketPORT 540 passport and ID card scanner. The DocketPORT 540 is suitable for event registration, medical, security, commercial, and retail applications.

30 Sep 2010

Crosslines Communications Announces Fiber-Optic Project in South Sudan

Crosslines Communications, a provider of electronic communication services, has unveiled a fiber-optic pilot project in Juba, South Sudan.

30 Sep 2010

Report on Mexican Ophthalmic Devices Market

Research and Markets has published a new market report titled ‘Ophthalmic Devices Market Outlook in Mexico to 2016 - Vision Care, Cataract and Refractive Surgery Devices and Others’.

30 Sep 2010

Vivitek Unveils Home Theater Projector Series at CEDIA

Developer of visual presentation products, Vivitek has unveiled its home theater projector series at CEDIA. Vivitek has a comprehensive range of projector models for large venues and home theaters, including the H1080FD 1080p and the LED-based H9080FD projectors.

30 Sep 2010

Researchers Analyze Properties of Femtosecond Laser Ablation Plumes

The Journal of Applied Physics reported that researchers from the University of Naples, Italy have analyzed the characteristics of femtosecond laser ablation plumes.

30 Sep 2010