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Northrop Grumman Demonstrates Advanced Precision Targeting and Sensor System

Northrop Grumman Corporation will demonstrate the latest generation of its LITENING Advanced Targeting (AT) pod, an advanced precision targeting and sensor system, during "Bold Quest," a U.S. Joint Forces Command-sponsored military exercise scheduled for Sept. 12-15 at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada.

21 Sep 2007

Revolutionary Intraocular Lens Treats Combined Eye Conditions at Once

Australians suffering from cataracts and pre-existing astigmatism, short sightedness or long sightedness can now benefit from a revolutionary intraocular lens (IOL) which treats the combined eye conditions at once and removes the need for distance glasses in 97 per cent of patients following surgery.

21 Sep 2007

Eblana Photonics Announces First Shipments of Single Wavelength Laser Diodes for Analog and Other Applications

Eblana Photonics Ltd. has announced first shipments of single wavelength laser diodes for analog and other applications that demand ultra-narrow linewidth and low phase noise operation. This latest product series extends and complements Eblana's existing family of cutting edge laser products which target high volume applications such as GPON, 10GBASE-LR/LRM/LW and 10.0G Fibre Channel.

21 Sep 2007

AC powered LED Lighting for US, Europe, and Asia

Seoul Semiconductor, the eighth-largest LED manufacturer in the world, announced today worldwide release of an upgraded version of Acriche, the world's first semiconductor lighting source for AC power outlets in US, Europe and Asia. The new Acriche, package type emitting 200 lumens, is being provided as an emitter with features including higher brightness of 200 lumens at 3.3 Watt, which is nearly 60 lm/W or 50% brighter than the version released last November. Due to its advanced high-yield device fabrication methods and the economics of high capacity, Seoul Semiconductor is able to reduce the price of the enhanced version of Acriche by 40%, making it more competitively priced to penetrate the conventional lighting market.

21 Sep 2007

The Mysterious Glow on Car Wheels

It had to happen sooner or later. With all the attention being given to gleaming chrome wheels, someone would have to figure out a way to show them off at night.

21 Sep 2007

Axsun Expanded their Optical Monitor Product with Channel Power Monitor

Axsun Technologies Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced photonic components and subsystems, today announced further expansion of their industry-leading OMx(TM) optical monitor product family with the introduction of the Channel Power Monitor (CPM), Optical Power and Wavelength Monitor. Introduced for the first time at the European Conference on Optical Communication (ECOC) in Berlin, Germany, Axsun's new optical monitor product delivers the right balance of performance, scalability and economics needed for cost-conscious metro applications.

21 Sep 2007

Lockheed Martin has Successfully Directed an Airborne Laser on a Missile-Shaped Target

Lockheed Martin announced today that the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s Airborne Laser (ABL) team has demonstrated the capability to accurately point and focus the elements of the Lockheed Martin-developed Beam Control/Fire Control system on an airborne target.

21 Sep 2007

Space-Based Infrared Satellite Provides Missile Warning System

Lockheed Martin announced today that it has successfully mated the spacecraft bus and the payload for the first Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous orbit (GEO-1) satellite.

20 Sep 2007

New Guidance System to Defeat Targets Close to Civilian Assets and Friendly Forces

Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] today unveiled the DAGR? a system developed with company funding to defeat targets close to civilian assets and friendly forces due to its precise accuracy and ability to minimize collateral damage. DAGR is a semi-active laser guidance kit that adapts to 2.75-inch/70mm rockets to provide guided-rocket performance comparable to that of the precision-strike laser-guided HELLFIRE II?missile.

20 Sep 2007

Cosmetology and Trichology Courses Offered by India-based Institute of Cosmetic and Laser Surgery

I.C.L.S courses can be done by all graduates who have a keen interest in cosmetology profession as a career. I.C.L.S courses are offered in computerized and modular pattern to suit individual need.

20 Sep 2007

A Light Source 10 Billion Times Brighter than the Sun Could Be Used to Illuminate Hidden Content in Ancient Works

The technique employs Britain's new facility, the Diamond synchrotron, and could be used on works such as the Dead Sea Scrolls or musical scores by Bach.

20 Sep 2007

Can Honey Improve Your Eyesight?

If you sit for long hours before computers and want to improve your eyesight, then mix two teaspoons of honey with carrot juice and consume regularly. According to a research conducted by Ms Madeep Kaur, of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Samrala in Punjab, there are plenty of home remedies from honey and improvement of the eyesight is one such cure.

20 Sep 2007