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MESSENGER Spacecraft Makes its First Flyby of Mercury

A University of Michigan space instrument will take the first direct measurements of the planet Mercury's wispy atmosphere and space environment on Jan. 14, when NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft does its initial flyby of the closest world to the sun.

15 Jan 2008

Unique Hands-On Experience with State-of-the-Art Scientific Equipment for Visitors

Nikon Instruments, Inc. today announced a partnership with the Marian Koshland Science Museum and the National Academy of Sciences to place a Coolscope Microscope in the museum's first-ever Microbe Lab.

15 Jan 2008

New Laser Diode Bar Offers More Than 60W of Power

Bookham, Inc., a leading manufacturer of optical components for industrial applications, today announced the launch of its next generation 808nm multi-mode high power laser diode bar portfolio, with the fully qualified products delivering in excess of 60W in continuous wave operation for pumping and fiber-coupled applications.

15 Jan 2008

Ortronics Fiber Optic Patch Cords Ideal for High Density LC Duplex Patching Applications

Ortronics/Legrand, a global leader in high performance copper, fiber and wireless structured cabling solutions, will introduce the OptiMo SpaceSaver fiber optic patch cords at the BICSI Winter Conference, January 13 - 16 at the Gaylord Palms Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

15 Jan 2008

Ortronics Launches Latest Pre-Terminated Fiber Optic Cabling System

Ortronics/Legrand, a global leader in high performance copper, fiber and wireless structured cabling solutions, will introduce the Momentum 3 modular, pre-terminated fiber optic cabling system at the BICSI Winter Conference, January 13 - 16 at the Gaylord Palms Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

15 Jan 2008

Ortronics Precision Fiber Optic Cleave Tool Eliminates Need for Field Cleave Inspections

Ortronics/Legrand, a global leader in high performance copper, fiber and wireless structured cabling solutions, will introduce the OptiMo precision fiber optic cleave tool at the BICSI Winter Conference, January 13 - 16 at the Gaylord Palms Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

15 Jan 2008

Aerotech Goniometer Stages Aimed at Optical Component Industry

Aerotech's ANT-20G goniometer stages provide a compact, high speed and high throughput solution for single or multi-axis angular positioning and alignment applications where free access is required at the central point of rotation.

15 Jan 2008

New Capabilities Enhance Astronomers' Views of the Universe

Starting January 19, Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii's planetarium will be the first in the world to have 3D stereoscopic capabilities, revolutionizing the planetarium industry. The new system heightens general audience entertainment experiences, but more importantly becomes a tool for astronomers' research by allowing them to see how celestial bodies are situated and how the universe is changing.

15 Jan 2008

VueMetrix Releases Latest High-Power Low-Noise Laser Diode Controller

VueMetrix Inc. today announced the release of the Vue-MV-40 laser diode controller with DiodeGuard.

14 Jan 2008

Hi-Tech Invisible Liquid Stopping Criminals in Their Tracks

Criminayls have admitted that a hi-tech invisible liquid, which can only be seen under ultra violet light, is the most effective in stopping them in their tracks.

14 Jan 2008

Cable Testers and Fiber Optic Test Kits Featuring Westover Fiber Inspection Solutions

At Winter BICSI Conference 2008, JDSU will display new products from its extensive portfolio of task-ready tools for network and enterprise test -. including the unveiling of the LanScaperPRO(TM) Network Tester and TestifierPRO(TM) Cable Tester -. as well as new fiber optic test kits featuring products from Westover Scientific, acquired by JDSU on January 7. JDSU's portfolio will be exhibited at booth # 1207.

14 Jan 2008

Curtiss-Wright Provides Laser Peen Forming on 747-8 Wing Sections

Curtiss-Wright Corporation announced today that its Metal Treatment segment has been awarded a contract from The Boeing Company to establish a laser peen forming production cell inside of Boeing's Frederickson, Washington facility. The laser peening cell is planned to be in production during the second quarter of 2008 and would initially be utilized for shaping the complex curvatures of some of the wing sections of the new Boeing 747-8.

14 Jan 2008

Global Market for OCT Systems to Top $800 Million by 2012

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a unique imaging modality that is fast becoming the most successful optics technology to date in the field of disease diagnostics. Invented at MIT in the early 1990s and first commercialized for medical imaging applications by Carl Zeiss in 1996, OCT offers the promise of fast, high-resolution diagnostic images for a variety of clinical applications. In fact, OCT has the potential to supplant existing imaging technologies in some medical specialties.

14 Jan 2008

A Worldwide Leader in PV Production Constructs New Facility

SCHOTT AG, will construct a new solar energy technology production facility in the Mesa del Sol region of Albuquerque, NM.

14 Jan 2008

Two New High Speed Cameras Available From FirstSight Vision

FirstSight Vision has announced the availability of two new cameras from the Optronis range of CamRecord high speed cameras, together with GigE connectivity and an enhanced camera control package.

14 Jan 2008