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Sandia Developed Neutron Scatter Camera Able to Detect Radiation

In an effort to find an answer to the problem of identifying smuggled special nuclear material (SNM), researchers at Sandia National Laboratories in California say a neutron scatter camera they are developing may be able to detect radiation from much greater distances and through more shielding than current detection instruments.

15 Nov 2007

General Dynamics Acquires D-VEX Provider

General Dynamics has acquired Mediaware International Pty Ltd., a leading developer of real-time full-motion compressed digital video processing software and systems for defense, intelligence and commercial customers. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

15 Nov 2007

Robust Network Designed to Support Future High-Bandwidth Services

Verizon Business will begin an aggressive rollout of its next-generation optical transport network in Europe next month. The first phase will include ultra long-haul (ULH) equipment deployed on the core backbone network routes between Verizon Business' main European network hubs in London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Paris and Brussels, providing the first 3,230 kilometers (2,007 miles) of ULH transport in the Verizon Business European network.

15 Nov 2007

World's First Battery-Operated and Mobile Fluorescence Microscope

At this year's 39th World Forum for Medicine in Dusseldorf, Partec, a globally leading developer, manufacturer and provider of dedicated diagnostic solutions in the response to HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is presenting a breakthrough innovation for high sensitivity TB and Malaria diagnostics in low- and middle-income countries.

14 Nov 2007

Microvision Launches Wireless Laser Barcode Scanner for Business Mobility Market

Microvision, Inc., a leading developer of scanned light beam technology, announced today that its pocket-sized ROV Laser Barcode Scanner is now shipping to customers. ROV Scanner is a hand-held, BluetoothR-enabled laser barcode scanner for mobile workers who need an affordable data collection solution that easily connects via a wireless link to a wide variety of mobile computing platforms.

14 Nov 2007

JDSU Introduces Revolutionary Fiber Optic Test Solution for CWDM Networks

JDSU today announced the release of the coarse wavelength division multiplexing (CWDM) series of OTDR modules for its T-BERD/MTS-8000 and T-BERD/MTS-6000 platforms. This solution combines several new features into one first-of-its-kind OTDR test solution for short- and medium-haul CWDM network applications.

14 Nov 2007

Computing Group Announces Formation of Storage Work Group

DataPlay, a leader in advanced optical storage solutions, announced today its leadership of the Optical Storage Subgroup (OSS) within Trusted Computing Group's Storage Work Group (SWG). In this role, DataPlay will help set the design for the world's first optical burner to support Trusted Computing Group's storage specification.

14 Nov 2007

Advanced Dye Laser Selected by GIST

Zecotek Medical Systems, Inc. today announced the sale of a CW single-frequency ring Dye laser system to Korea's prestigious Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) for high-precision laser spectroscopy in its Advanced Photonics Research Institute.

14 Nov 2007

Micrel to Preview New Joint Reference Design For Plastic Optical Fiber

Micrel, Inc., an industry leader in analog, high bandwidth communications and Ethernet IC solutions, today announced that it will showcase a new Ethernet solution at Embedded Technology 2007. The new joint reference design for Plastic Optical Fiber (POF), which Micrel and Firecomms are jointly announcing, is based on Micrel's KSZ8041FTL transceiver and Firecomms' EDL300T Fiber Optic Transceiver.

13 Nov 2007

Nortel Optical Solution Delivers Wavelength on Demand for SURFnet Users StarPlane Project

SURFnet, a global leader in advanced network research, is enhancing the collaborative powers of academics at universities and higher education institutions in The Netherlands using a Nortel intelligent optical solution. The network powers the showcase StarPlane project which utilises pure optical technology to deliver on-demand computing power.

13 Nov 2007

Zarlink Expands Portfolio with Industry's First Optical Cable Assembly

Zarlink Semiconductor Inc. will be demonstrating its expanded ZLynx active optical cable portfolio, including cable assembly devices with integrated quad small form-factor pluggable (QSFP) terminations, at this week's SC07 show.

13 Nov 2007

Imaging Diagnostic Exhibits Results at Major Italian Multidisciplinary Meeting

Imaging Diagnostic Systems, Inc., a pioneer in laser optical breast cancer imaging systems, announced that the Company's exclusive distributor in Italy, CTLM Italia, exhibited CTLM system results from universities in Italy and other international sites at the 4th Attualita in Senologia in Florence, Italy, October 29th-31st.

13 Nov 2007

The First Minimally Invasive TMR Device to Treat Severe Heart Disease

Cardiogenesis Corporation, a leading developer of surgical products for transmyocardial revascularization (TMR) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing approval for its PEARL (Port Enabled Angina Relief using Laser) 5.0 Robotic Delivery System. The PEARL 5.0 is the only TMR delivery system compatible with robotic surgical systems.

13 Nov 2007

TR-LIFS Combined with Other Diagnostic Technologies to Help Prevent Deaths Related to Heart Attacks

Prescient Medical, Inc., a privately held medical device company dedicated to reducing deaths from heart attacks, announces the acquisition of a new technology that identifies and quantifies metabolic activity and inflammation in human artery tissue by measuring the time it takes for light to dissipate after the tissue has been excited with ultra-short light pulses.

13 Nov 2007

IMRA Signs Agreement on Ultrafast Fiber Lasers in a Joint Agreement

IMRA has licensed a large portfolio of its patents relating to ultrafast fiber lasers to Toptica. The agreement is said to enhance Toptica's laser development capabilities and facilitate commercialization of fiber laser products from the company, in addition to further recognizing the significance of IMRA's expertise in fiber amplifier and fiber laser research.

13 Nov 2007