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Nature Material That Could Facilitate High-Speed Adaptive Optics

Inspired by the way a carnivorous plant captures insects, US scientists have designed a new material that could facilitate high-speed adaptive optics.

26 Nov 2007

New Organic Devices Production Plant Installed in Germany

Next-generation fabrication technology is being installed to establish a European center for producing small-molecule organic devices.

26 Nov 2007

Solar Outbursts Generates Conditions that Slingshot Matter in Earth's Magnetic Field

With Cluster data, scientists now have evidence that solar outbursts can generate conditions that slingshot matter in Earth¡¦s magnetic environment to speeds higher than 1000 km/s.

26 Nov 2007

Solutions Provider Program Launched by Cree

Cree, Inc., a leader in LED solid-state lighting components, today announced a new value-added solutions providers program. The Cree Solutions Providers network offers customers a full range of LED lighting-system solutions and design assistance to help accelerate time to market and reduce product development costs.

26 Nov 2007

New Plastic Radiation Detector

In applications ranging from hospital X-ray machines to instruments for astronomy, the standard way to measure the dose of radiation is to use a detector made from an inorganic semiconductor, such as silicon. It is not easy, however, to use this type of detector over large areas, and inorganic detectors are not flexible.

26 Nov 2007

Nitride LED and Laser Technology Report Available from Research and Markets

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Nitride LED and Laser Technology and Its Impact on the Display, Medical, and Storage Industries to their offering.

26 Nov 2007

Striking New Images Displayed at Paris Photo 2007

To celebrate the achievements of the BMW Hydrogen 7 (the first hydrogen hybrid drive luxury performance car for everyday use) photographers Mi-Hyun Kim, Xavier Lucchesi and Nicolas Guerin, were commissioned by BMW to del...

26 Nov 2007

China's Solar Panel Manufacturers Plan to Keep Prices Steady to win Market Share

Despite higher polysilicon prices, most Greater China solar panel manufacturers say they plan to lower or keep prices steady to win market share. This is according to Global Sources' China Sourcing Report: Solar Panels.

26 Nov 2007

Photonic Sensors Roadmapping Workshop Report Available from Research and Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Photonic Sensors Roadmapping Workshop Report to their offering.

24 Nov 2007

Lens Makers Sees Growth With New Technologies

At the recent AAO conference in New Orleans, eye care firms Alcon ACL and Advanced Medical Optics EYE showcased their latest implantable lenses and Lasik technologies.

24 Nov 2007

Globacom Launches $700 Million Optic Fibre Project in Nigeria

NIGERIA's Second National Telecom Operator, (SNO) Globacom yesterday commissioned first phase of a $700 million (about N83 billion) nationwide fibre optic project in Minna, Niger state, bring it closer to the vision of becoming 'Africa's leading telecommunications carrier' to a higher level.

22 Nov 2007

The Challenge for Indium Phosphide Photonic Development Report Available from Research and Markets

Research and Markets has announced the addition of The Challenge for Indium Phosphide Photonic Development and the Optical Foundry to their offering.

22 Nov 2007

Research and Markets Announced Availability of High Power Diode Laser Sources Report

Research and Markets has announced the addition of High Power Diode Laser Sources and Their Impact on Industrial, Medical, and Military Laser Industries to their offering.

22 Nov 2007

Cold Laser to Stop Smoking

A medical training seminar was held in Las Vegas, where Eileen O'Connor from KickButtsUSA an expert experienced in using cold lasers to help people quit smoking and lose weight, demonstrated to medical doctors exactly how she uses cold lasers as part of a program to help patients stop smoking.

22 Nov 2007

Lockheed Martin Selects Wescam Sensor for U.S. Army's Tethered Aerostat Systems

WESCAM, a wholly owned subsidiary of L-3 Communications, announced today the delivery of MX?20 electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) imaging turrets to Lockheed Martin for its tethered aerostat system program.

22 Nov 2007