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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

New Inspection Microscope Offers Improved Observation and Imaging

The new series of Nikon LSI inspection microscopes, Eclipse L200N and L200ND, is now available. Building on the high resolution and precision of the Eclipse L200 and L200D series, the L200N and L200ND offer improved observation and operating performance, providing images with greater contrast and higher resolving power.

22 Jun 2009

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