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ReneSola Named Fourth Fastest Growing Company in Deloitte Technology Fast 50 China 2008 Program

ReneSola Ltd, a leading Chinese manufacturer of monocrystalline and multicrystalline solar wafers, today announced that it was recognized as the fourth fastest growing Chinese technology company in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 China 2008 program.

10 Nov 2008

Company Selected as Sole Supplier of Reference Lasers to BAE’s ATIRCM System

StockerYale, Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of structured light lasers, LED modules and specialty optical fibers for industrial OEMs, medical and defense markets, today announced the receipt of a $2.1 million production order from BAE Systems (BAE) to supply BAE with lasers for the Advanced Threat Infrared Countermeasure (ATIRCM) system.

10 Nov 2008

Using Optical Interferometry to Measure Fluid Flow Around Flapping Flags

From the Tour de France to NASCAR, competitors and fans know that speed is only part of the equation. Strategy -- and the ability to use elements like aerodynamic drafting, which makes it easier to follow closely behind a leader than to be out in front -- is also critical.

10 Nov 2008

Ellex Announces Six-Month Clinical Results for Groundbreaking Treatment Retina Regeneration Therapy

Ellex Medical Lasers Limited, a global leader in the design and manufacture of ophthalmic laser and ultrasound systems, today announced the six-month clinical study results for the groundbreaking treatment Retina Regeneration Therapy (Ellex 2RT(TM)) at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

9 Nov 2008

Teaching About Light in a Fun and Interesting Way

Do you know that light consists of waves as well as particles called photons? Or that red light carries less energy than blue light? Thousands of European schoolchildren now do, thanks to a travelling exhibition that is spreading the word about one of the most captivating fields of physics: photonics.

9 Nov 2008

AAO Meeting Highlights Patient Care and Glaucoma Research

Glaucoma-related highlights of today's scientific program of the 2008 Joint Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (Academy) and European Society of Ophthalmology (SOE) include a study that correlates optic nerve damage in glaucoma patients with carotid artery narrowing and potentially elevated risk for stroke, and a survey that looks at how the practice of fasting, common to the world's seven major religions, may affect patient compliance with treatment for glaucoma and other eye diseases.

9 Nov 2008

Intense Series 7400 Laser Driver Systems Receives CE Mark Approval

Intense Ltd., developer of next generation semiconductor lasers and integrated solutions, has announced that the Series 7400 Laser Driver Systems have received CE mark approval. The Series 7400 are turnkey systems designed to provide current control and temperature compensation of the company's high power, free space or fibered visible laser components.

9 Nov 2008

Canon Eyecare Solutions Help Bring True High-Res Digital Imaging to the Physician's Desktop

At the American Academy of Ophthalmology's (AAO) Annual Meeting, Canon U.S.A., Inc., will showcase its complete line of total digital imaging and workflow management solutions for eyecare professionals in booth #720 at the Georgia World Conference Center in Atlanta (November 8th - 11th).

8 Nov 2008

New Fiber Inspection Tool from JDSU Helps Accelerate FTTx Installations

JDSU today announced the release of the HD3-P to help prevent one of the leading causes of network downtime: contaminated, or "dirty," fiber.

8 Nov 2008

Yingli Green Energy Signs Long-Term Polysilicon Supply Agreement with Wacker Chemie

Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited, one of the world's leading vertically integrated photovoltaic product manufacturers, today announced it has entered into a new long-term polysilicon supply agreement with Wacker Chemie AG.

8 Nov 2008

Telcordia Hosts 7th FSAN Gigabit Passive Optical Networking Test Event

With economic considerations on the minds of operators worldwide, now more than ever, it is imperative for communications service providers and equipment vendors to ensure their networks' integrity and minimize deployment risks through cost-effective testing. Recognizing this, Telcordia, acknowledged in the industry for its expertise in testing cutting-edge technologies, which has included FTTx optical systems and components, recently hosted the 7th Full Service Access Network (FSAN) Gigabit Passive Optical Networking (GPON) Test Event at its U.S. Headquarters.

7 Nov 2008

BNL Begins Construction of its Newest Research Facility, the National Synchrotron Light Source II

Site preparation work for construction of BNL's newest research facility, the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II), is set to begin next week, subject to approval of the contractor safety plan. The project, expected to be completed over the next six years, will include the construction of conventional facilities, installation of the accelerator and experimental equipment and the startup, testing and commissioning of all systems.

7 Nov 2008

Scientific Community Celebrating 7 Years of High-Res Hyperspectral Satellite Imagery from CHRIS

The scientific community is celebrating 7 years of high resolution hyperspectral satellite imagery from the highly successful CHRIS multi-spectral payload imager.

7 Nov 2008

10,000th Carl Zeiss Meditec's IOLMaster Placed at Customer Site

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG achieved its 10,000th IOLMaster® placement earlier this month. The IOLMaster® is a diagnostic system to calculate all necessary eye measurements for determining the most appropriate replacement implant lens during cataract surgery, the most frequently performed surgery worldwide.

7 Nov 2008

Intersil's Tiny ISL29020 Features Best-in-Class Low-Light Sensitivity and Ideal Spectral Response

Intersil Corporation, a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance analog semiconductors, today announced one of the industry's best performing and easiest-to-use light-to-digital sensors, the ISL29020.

6 Nov 2008