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Small Package Enables Bookham to Target Raman Spectroscopy and Interferometry Markets

Bookham, Inc., launched a compact single wavelength, laser controller that measures 5" x 4" x 1.5" and is designed for precision metrological and scientific applications. The controller offers customers high reliability in a small, low-priced package, and complements the highly successful New Focus SWL-7500 Single Wavelength Laser series.

4 Nov 2008

New MEMS Scanning Mirror from Microvision Exceeds Key Performance Target

Microvision, Inc., a global leader in innovative ultra-miniature projection display and image capture products for mobile devices, today announced that it has received external validation of key shock-resistance susceptibility performance for its wide angle (WVGA) MEMS scanning mirror, a key component inside the company's ultra-miniature PicoP display engine.

4 Nov 2008

TheBinocularSite.com Announces Re-Launch into the Binocular Industry

TheBinocularSite.com, recently bought by website publisher MFE Interactive, announced the official launch of the revamped website today, complete with a new look and new content. The new version of the site offers in depth looks at the offerings of the top binocular manufacturers as well as detailed information on individual pairs of binoculars complete with consumer ratings and reviews.

4 Nov 2008

Cypress Semiconductor Announces Commercial Sampling of High-Speed CMOS Image Sensor with Color

Cypress Semiconductor Corp. today announced the commercial sampling of a high-sensitivity, high-speed SXGA (Super Extended Graphics Array) resolution CMOS image sensor with color. The new 1.3-megapixel LUPA-1300-2-color sensor offers a triggered and pipelined synchronous shutter and on-chip digital LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signaling) outputs.

3 Nov 2008

Cypress Unveils CMOS Image Sensor for Machine Vision and Holographic Data Storage Applications

Cypress Semiconductor Corp. today announced the commercial sampling of a CMOS image sensor with industry-leading digital data throughput of 13.2 Gbps. The new 3.0-megapixel LUPA-3000 sensor offers a triggered and pipelined synchronous shutter with a high frame rate of 485 frames-per-second (fps) and windowing capability for undistorted images and fast readout.

3 Nov 2008

Maxim Introduces Four-String High-Brightness LED Driver

Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX16826 programmable, four-string high-brightness (HB) LED driver. Designed to enable the transition to "green" lighting technology in automotive applications, this device maximizes system flexibility and provides the lowest solution cost for backlight drivers.

3 Nov 2008

Integral Vision Receives Order for SharpEye System from Leading Global LCD Panels Manufacturer

Integral Vision, Inc., a leading global supplier of automated display inspection technology, today announced it has received an order for the Company's SharpEye(TM) system from a leading Chinese global manufacturer of LCD panels. This represents the initial order stemming from the requirement by a major domestic computer manufacturer that the entirety of its LCD supplier base must utilize the SharpEye system in the inspection and grading process of incoming displays prior to delivery. The SharpEye product provides analysis of defects in the display to assure quality in the manufacturing process.

3 Nov 2008

University Lecturer Turned His Hand to a Spot of DIY and Built a High-Tech Microscope

A resourceful lecturer at the University of Essex has turned his hand to a spot of DIY and built a high-tech microscope that will transform the university's ability to undertake specialist medical and biological research.

3 Nov 2008

Carl Zeiss Receives R+D 100 Award for Most Technologically Significant New Products in 2008

Carl Zeiss SMT, a leading global provider of electron- and ion-beam imaging and analysis equipment, was honored recently with a prestigious R+D 100 Award for one of the 100 most technologically significant new products in 2008. R+D Magazine recognized Carl Zeiss SMT's new ORION(TM) Helium-Ion-Microscope for its ability to produce images showing features never seen before.

3 Nov 2008

New Antireflective Coating Increases Amount of Sunlight Captured by Solar Panels

Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have discovered and demonstrated a new method for overcoming two major hurdles facing solar energy. By developing a new antireflective coating that boosts the amount of sunlight captured by solar panels and allows those panels to absorb the entire solar spectrum from nearly any angle, the research team has moved academia and industry closer to realizing high-efficiency, cost-effective solar power.

3 Nov 2008

Dow Corning Announces Addition of Unique Product to its Growing Line of LED Encapsulants

Dow Corning Corporation's Electronics group today announced the global availability of DOW CORNING® OE-6450, the latest addition to its growing portfolio of optical encapsulants for light-emitting diode (LED) chip sealing and protection.

3 Nov 2008

New CoolLipo Trio Allows Physicians to Do More in Less Time

Debuting from CoolTouch Inc., a leading U.S.-based developer and manufacturer of innovative, advanced laser products for medical professionals, the CoolLipo Trio(TM) answers the need for increased practice profitability and patient care for a minimal, one-time investment. The multi-purpose CoolLipo Trio allows physicians to perform laser-assisted lipolysis and skin tightening with CoolLipo(TM), endovenous ablation with CTEV(TM) and non-ablative skin rejuvenation with CoolBreeze(TM), all in one laser system.

3 Nov 2008

Solar Cells and Modules Market to Reach $40.7 Billion in 2012

In these days of advanced technologies and increasing levels of eco-pollution, energy consumption is touching new heights. With non-renewable sources such as oil and coal depleting rapidly, the world is on the lookout for newer alternative sources of energy. The search for best-suited alternative sources of energy for the future led to major developments in the areas of solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, fuel cells, and biomass energies.

3 Nov 2008

Cost Competitive White DomiLED With Higher Light Intensity and Longer Life Span

DOMINANT is offering now high intensity white in DomiLED product range (DDW-NJG) to replace existing DDW-UJD series. With an operating current of only 20mA, it able to deliver 1000mcd (typical) and it also fulfill the stringent requirements of the automotive industry.

2 Nov 2008

Hague Corp Enters into Binding Letter of Intent with Solterra Renewable Technologies

Hague Corp, a publicly traded resource exploration company, is pleased to announce that on September 24, 2008 Hague signed a binding letter of intent to purchase all of the assets of Solterra Renewable Technologies, Inc. The agreement between Hague and Solterra requires Hague to fund Solterra a total of five million US dollars within sixty days of signing a final Asset Purchase Agreement.

1 Nov 2008

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Small Package Enables Bookham to Target Raman Spectroscopy and Interferometry Markets

New MEMS Scanning Mirror from Microvision Exceeds Key Performance Target

TheBinocularSite.com Announces Re-Launch into the Binocular Industry

Cypress Semiconductor Announces Commercial Sampling of High-Speed CMOS Image Sensor with Color

Cypress Unveils CMOS Image Sensor for Machine Vision and Holographic Data Storage Applications

Maxim Introduces Four-String High-Brightness LED Driver

Integral Vision Receives Order for SharpEye System from Leading Global LCD Panels Manufacturer

University Lecturer Turned His Hand to a Spot of DIY and Built a High-Tech Microscope

Carl Zeiss Receives R+D 100 Award for Most Technologically Significant New Products in 2008

New Antireflective Coating Increases Amount of Sunlight Captured by Solar Panels

Dow Corning Announces Addition of Unique Product to its Growing Line of LED Encapsulants

New CoolLipo Trio Allows Physicians to Do More in Less Time

Solar Cells and Modules Market to Reach $40.7 Billion in 2012

Cost Competitive White DomiLED With Higher Light Intensity and Longer Life Span

Hague Corp Enters into Binding Letter of Intent with Solterra Renewable Technologies

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