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New Optomechanical Device Uses Microscopic Silicon Disk to Trap Optical and Mechanical Waves

Researchers have developed a new type of optomechanical device that uses a microscopic silicon disk to confine optical and mechanical waves.

10 Jan 2017

Amerlux Releases DOSM LED Optically Sealed Module for Exterior Lighting Fixtures

Amerlux introduces the DOSM LED optically sealed module for exterior lighting fixtures that include a downlight component. Individual optics can be directed with controlled optics for precision aiming to accommodate the lighting needs in the strictest outdoor environments.

9 Jan 2017

Low-Cost Spectroscopy Technique Allows Detection of Microscopic Amounts of Chemicals

A microscope to chemically identify individual micron-sized particles has been developed by a team of researchers.

6 Jan 2017

Detection Technology Introduces X-Scan P Series Boosting Brand Protection In Food And Clothing Industries

Detection Technology, a global leader of X-ray imaging solutions, boosts brand protection in the global food, and clothing industries by introducing X-Scan P series. The digitalized linear array detector family with the most accurate material separation capability and doubled scanning speed, is easily optimized for a variety of industrial inspection, and material sorting applications.

From Detection Technology, Inc. 6 Jan 2017

DeepGlint Harness the Power of CEVA-XM4 Imaging and Vision Platform for Intelligent Video Analytic and ADAS Solutions

Using CEVA’s CDNN software framework, DeepGlint achieves 5x performance/power ratio advantage and affordable embedded solution versus GPU-based system, at a fraction of the cost and power consumption; Technology on...

6 Jan 2017

Energy Focus' New LED Lights Verified as "Low Optical Flicker, Less Than 1%" by UL

Energy Focus, Inc., a leader in LED lighting technologies, today announced its new 500D series tubular LED lighting products are the first in the U.S. verified as “Low Optical Flicker, Less Than 1%” by UL, a leading global safety science company for products including electrical devices and components.

5 Jan 2017

Fulham Releases New Programmable LED High Bay Retrofit Kit

Fulham Co., Inc., a leading supplier of lighting components and electronics for commercial and specialty applications, has released a new LED High Bay Retrofit Kit designed specifically for use in warehouses, hangars, gymnasiums, or any building where 400W HID high bay lighting is traditionally used.

5 Jan 2017

Researchers Create Nanolaser Using Nanoparticles

A team of researchers from Aalto University have developed a plasmonic nanolaser that can function at visible light frequencies and can make use of “dark lattice modes”.

4 Jan 2017

Marktech Optoelectronics Now Offers Customization of Light Rings

Offering reflects Marktech’s enhanced capabilities in custom design and products to meet customers’ unique specifications

From Marktech Optoelectronics 3 Jan 2017

LightScalpel-Aesculight Launches Newly Upgraded CO2 Laser Flexible Fiber

LightScalpel-Aesculight, LLC, the industry leader in veterinary surgical laser technology, is launching a newly upgraded CO2 laser flexible fiber with increased durability and improved ease of cleaning.

30 Dec 2016

Soraa’s LED Lamps Installed at Singapore’s Elite Fitness Club

Soraa, the world leader in GaN on GaN™ LED technology, announced that its LED lamps have been installed at the Gravity Club, a premium, invitation-only fitness club in the heart of Singapore’s central business district.

29 Dec 2016

New LG LED Tube and Driver Fixtures Meet DOE's Level VI Standard

New LED ballasted tube lighting fixtures with external drivers from LG Electronics are among the first to meet the U.S. Department of Energy's stringent new external power supply standards that took effect this year, LG Electronics USA announced.

22 Dec 2016

PEFA-EOLA Series of Erbium Doped Fibre Amplifiers

LASER COMPONENTS offers the PEFA-EOLA series of Erbium doped fibre amplifiers which are eye-safe amplifiers designed for long pulse operation like LIDAR, wind sensing and aerosol detection.

From Laser Components (UK) Ltd. 20 Dec 2016

Ocean Optics Scientists Demonstrate Power of NanoSponge SERS in Trace Level Detection

Ocean Optics enables highly sensitive, trace-level Raman spectroscopy measurements with its RAM-SERS-SP Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy substrates.

19 Dec 2016

NPI Applauds Congress for Passing Bill to Invest in Optics and Photonics Innovation

The National Photonics Initiative (NPI), an alliance of top scientific societies uniting industry and academia to raise awareness of photonics, today applauded the US House of Representative for passing by unanimous consent S. 3084, the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act (America COMPETES) – a bill to invest in innovation and improve United States competitiveness through research and development.

19 Dec 2016