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Consortium Lights the Way for Photonics Research

An umbrella group set up to give direction to Europe's emerging photonics community has proposed a programme of strategic research and is calling for action to address a looming skills shortage. The photonics industry is not new but the idea of it is rather novel. Many companies have been working on the applications of photons - the particles of light - for decades. They have brought us lasers, optical fibres, flat-panel TV screens and many other innovations.

30 Apr 2009

Using Laser to Detect Trace Amounts of Melamine in Infant Formula

With equipment readily available to health officials and businesses, a Purdue University researcher has found a way to detect trace amounts of melamine in infant formula.

30 Apr 2009

Center Focuses on Using Fundamentals of Photosynthesis to Unlock New Sources of Energy

Arizona State University will be home to a new Energy Frontier Research Center (EFRC) announced by the White House in conjunction with a speech delivered by President Barack Obama.

30 Apr 2009

Nikon Instruments Introduces the New MM-200 Measuring Microscope

Combining precision and accuracy with a compact body and an affordable price, Nikon Instruments, Inc. introduces the new MM-200 Measuring Microscope. Ideal for measuring a variety of metal, plastic and electronic parts, this powerful new microscope is specifically designed and engineered with machining engineers and inspectors in mind.

30 Apr 2009

Cree to Demonstrate XLamp XP-G LED at LIGHTFAIR International

Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq:CREE), a market leader in LED lighting, announces it is demonstrating the newest addition to its lighting-class XLamp(r) LED family -- the XLamp XP-G LED -- at LIGHTFAIR International in New York, May 5-7, 2009.

30 Apr 2009

Novel Continuously Running Camera that Captures Images Roughly 1000x Faster than Any Existing Conventional Camera

Ultrafast, light-sensitive video cameras are needed for observing high-speed events such as shockwaves, communication between living cells, neural activity, laser surgery and elements of blood analysis. To catch such elusive moments, a camera must be able to capture millions or billions of images continuously with a very high frame rate. Conventional cameras are simply not up to the task.

30 Apr 2009

Carl Zeiss Microscope Workshop Attracted Over 150 Scientists

More than 150 scientists and users of the ZEISS CrossBeam® and Helium Ion Microscope systems met at the 1st European user workshop in Dresden. In several sessions the participants got an overview on current product developments and new applications.

30 Apr 2009

Integrating Plasmon-Based Nanophotonic Circuitry with ICs

IMEC, Europe's leading independent nanoelectronics research institute, reports a method to integrate high-speed CMOS electronics and nanophotonic circuitry based on plasmonic effects. Metal-based nanophotonics (plasmonics) can squeeze light into nanoscale structures that are much smaller than conventional optic components.

30 Apr 2009

Master Bond's New Optical Adhesive Specially Formulated for Optimal Optical Bonding

Master Bond's new MS151 optical adhesive has been specially formulated for optimal optical bonding. It is a two-part silicone adhesive with silicone's inherent temperature resistance and flexibility, a refractive index of 1.43 and superb optical clarity.

30 Apr 2009

New Optical Profiler Optimized for Non-Destructive Measurement of Surfaces

FRT presents a new profilometer at this year's CONTROL 2009 in Stuttgart. The optical profiler has been optimized for the non-destructive measurement of surfaces. The MicroSpy Profile measures roughness, contour, 3D topography, step height, planarity, geometry, volume, bearing contact area and more with metrological precision.

30 Apr 2009

Compact Lasers Suitable for Mass Production are Now Within Reach

Compact lasers which can work in formerly inaccessible parts of the spectrum and are suitable for mass production are now within reach, thanks to pioneering work by a European consortium.

29 Apr 2009

Palomar Microelectronics Specialists Will Be on Hand to Explain Wire Bonding for LED Packaging

Palomar Technologies, a world leader in providing solutions for microelectronic and optoelectronic packaging, and experts in precision wire bonding, gold wire bonding, and high accuracy component placement systems, announced today that it will exhibit at SMT Nuremberg from May 5 through 7.

29 Apr 2009

Intematix Announces the Release of a New Series of High-Efficiency Power LEDs

Intematix Corp., a leading innovator in phosphors, LED components and solid state lighting modules today announced the release of a new series of high-efficiency power LEDs.

29 Apr 2009

Energy Efficient PHOLED Technology Offers Manufacturers a ‘Green’ Technology to Incorporate into Display and Lighting Products

Universal Display Corporation (NASDAQ:PANL), an innovator behind today's and tomorrow's displays and lighting through its UniversalPHOLED™ phosphorescent OLED technology, today is exhibiting the environmental, energy efficient and "green" benefits of its OLED technology at Pepcom's EcoFocus/New York, to be held from 6:00 to 9:00 PM ET at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City.

29 Apr 2009

B/E Aerospace to Supply Cabin Lighting for Next Generation Boeing 737 Program

B/E Aerospace, Inc. (Nasdaq:BEAV), the world's leading manufacturer of aircraft cabin interior products and the world's leading distributor of aerospace fasteners and consumables, today announced that The Boeing Company has selected B/E Aerospace as its manufacturer of cabin lighting for the next generation Boeing 737 aircraft program.

29 Apr 2009