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Nikon Expands Creative Lighting System Portfolio with New SB-700 Speedlight

Nikon has expanded its portfolio of Creative Lighting System by launching a new SB-700 Speedlight for various photography applications.

22 Sep 2010

Workshop on Usage of Multiple Colors of Light in Fiber-Optic Networks

WDM-PON Forum conducted a WDM-PON workshop on the application of multiple colors of light in optical communication networks. The forum was established by ADVA Optical Networking, LG-Ericsson, Genexis, INS Communications, and Applied Optoelectronics.

22 Sep 2010

Infrared Laser Blinds Heat-Sensitive Missiles

A University of Michigan scientist has developed a new infrared laser defense system that can blind the heat-sensitive missiles, aiding pilots to escape by dodging the missiles.

22 Sep 2010

LightPath Develops Molded Infrared Lenses for the Defense Market

Manufacturer of optical components and assemblies, LightPath Technologies, has completed the U.S. Navy’s Phase II SBIR contract award.

From LightPath Technologies, Inc. 22 Sep 2010

Leybold Optics Introduces Thin Film PV Coating System

Germany-based company, Leybold Optics, has launched a new glass coating system called the Hot Apollon.

From Bühler Group 22 Sep 2010

GAO Fiber Optics Unveils 08112 Mini Optical Power Meter

Provider of fiber optic measurement and test instruments, GAO Fiber Optics, has launched a new, advanced mini optical light source, the 08112.

22 Sep 2010

PetroSense’s DHP Probe Uses Fiber-Optic Chemical Sensor Technology

PetroSense has developed a DHP digital hydrocarbon probe that provides a solution for detecting and maintaining petroleum hydrocarbons in salt water in real-time by utilizing fiber-optic chemical sensor technology.

22 Sep 2010

Finisar to Demonstrate New WaveShaper Programmable Optical Processors at ECOC

Finisar, provider of fiber-optic subsystems, has launched new programmable optical processors, the WaveShaper 100S Channel Selector and the WaveManager Application Suite.

22 Sep 2010

Sumitomo Electric to Begin Mass-Production of Fiber-Optic Cables in China

The Japanese company, Sumitomo Electric Industries has constructed a new factory for the manufacture of fiber-optic cables in Hangzhou, in eastern China.

22 Sep 2010

Oakley to Combine High Definition Optics with Style for 3-D Glasses

Oakley has announced that it will manufacture new stylish 3-D glasses. The company has planned to manufacture the glasses with the combination of the High Definition Optics, or HDO-3D technology and the company’s world famous styling.

22 Sep 2010

Datagroup Uses BTI’s Packet Optical Solutions to Deliver New Broadband Services

BTI Systems has announced that Datagroup is utilizing its packet optical networking systems to provide new broadband services and extend data network infrastructure in Ukraine.

From Juniper Networks, Inc. 22 Sep 2010

Internet Connectivity Gets Faster with Fiber-Optic Cable Project

The Broadband Technology Opportunity Program will lay out fiber-optic cables to nine northern Illinois counties.

22 Sep 2010

New AIS Military Panel PC with Built-In LCD Panel

American Industrial Systems (AIS), manufacturer of advanced industrial display products, has released a new 15” IP67 NEMA 4 Panel PC for aerospace, transportation and military applications.

22 Sep 2010

Very Large Telescope Shoots Laser into Space to Create Virtual Star

The Very Large Telescope (VLT) at the European Southern Observatory is firing an intense laser into space, to produce a virtual star to make up for the atmospheric interference of the Earth.

22 Sep 2010

Derbyshire to Deploy Self-Service Scanners in Libraries

Derbyshire County Council will employ new self-service scanners in 12 libraries in the county. The services will free up the staff time in the libraries.

22 Sep 2010