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Discovery Could Lead to Development of New Materials for Many Light-Based Applications

Researchers recently made the surprising discovery that a special class of materials called “hyperuniform materials” can be both dense and transparent.

15 Jul 2016

Scientists Develop Series of Luminescent Compounds that Change Emission Colors upon Mechanical Stimuli

Scientists at Hokkaido University develop a series of luminescent compounds that change emission colors upon mechanical stimuli.

15 Jul 2016

New Study Emphasizes Importance of Environmental Light-Dark Cycle for Health

Along with eating right and exercising, people should consider adding another healthy habit to their list: turning out the lights. That's according to a new study reported in the Cell Press journal Current Biology on July 14 showing many negative health consequences for mice kept under conditions of constant light for a period of months.

15 Jul 2016

Online Pre-Registration Opens for 18th China (Guzhen) International Lighting Fair

On October 22-26, 2016, the 18th China (Guzhen) International Lighting Fair will be grandly held at the Guzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Zhongshan, China.

15 Jul 2016

DJI's First Integrated Aerial Zoom Camera Optimized for Still Photography

DJI, the world's leading aerial-imaging company, on Thursday announced the Zenmuse Z3, DJI's first integrated aerial zoom camera optimized for still photography.

15 Jul 2016

New Nest Cam Outdoor Extends Security Outside of Customers’ Home

Nest Labs, Inc., architect of the thoughtful home, today announced sweeping changes to its security camera portfolio with the introduction of Nest Cam Outdoor, additional features to the Nest Aware service, and a brand new way to interact with the entire range of Nest products through the Nest app.

15 Jul 2016

Advancements in OLED Displays Could Make Phone Screens Shatterproof

These days, it seems like gadgets are constantly improving, and now the next big development may be organic light-emitting diodes, or OLEDs. The technology promises to improve your phones’ quality, durability and even foldability.

14 Jul 2016

Old Masters May Have Used Cutting-Edge Optics to Help Draw Self-Portraits

Rembrandt and many other of the Old Masters may have used cutting-edge optics to aid their self-portraits.

14 Jul 2016

Spectrographic Collaborates with Future-Tech Providing a New Solution for UK Hardness Testing.

Spectrographic’s expert metallography research and sourcing team has brokered an exclusive partnership with Future-Tech, the internationally renowned manufacturers of Hardness Testing and systems.

14 Jul 2016

Molex Showcases Transcend Network Connected LED Lighting System at Cisco Live! Las Vegas

Molex, a Cisco Solutions Technology Integrator and member of the Cisco® Digital Ceiling partner community, will be exhibiting at Cisco Live! Las Vegas, to be held July 10-14 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.

13 Jul 2016

Larson Electronics’ New Low Profile LED Light Fixture Replaces Existing Four Lamp Fixture

Larson Electronics, a longtime leader in commercial and industrial grade lighting equipment, has announced the release of a 160 watt low profile LED light fixture that is a direct replacement for four foot, four lamp fluorescent light fixtures.

13 Jul 2016

Lumileds Launches Latest LED Series that Provides Perfect Lighting Environment

Lumileds, the global leader in light engine technology, today introduces the LUXEON Stylist Series, the industry’s first and only series of LEDs engineered to provide the perfect lighting environment to sell products in fashion retail stores, fresh food markets and restaurants.

13 Jul 2016

Microsemi’s New Imaging/Video Solution to Seed Development of Reliable Video Processing Applications

Microsemi Corporation, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced the availability of a new imaging/video solution for the development of low power and reliable video processing applications.

13 Jul 2016

EMCORE’s Fiber Optic Gyroscope Modules to be Used in Airborne Navigation Systems Applications

EMCORE Corporation, a leading provider of Indium Phosphide (InP) optical chips, components, subsystems and systems for the broadband and specialty fiber optics market, announced today that it has been awarded a $3 million contract to supply Fiber Optic Gyroscope (FOG) modules to a major U.S. prime contractor for use in airborne navigation systems applications.

13 Jul 2016

Lightwave Logic Broadens Photonic Device Development to Include New P2IC Design Platform

Lightwave Logic, Inc., a technology company focused on the development of Next Generation Photonic Devices and Non-Linear Optical Polymer Materials Systems for applications in high-speed fiber-optic data communications and optical computing, announced today that it has broadened its photonic device development to include its new P2IC™ (Polymer Photonics Integrated Circuit) design platform.

13 Jul 2016

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Discovery Could Lead to Development of New Materials for Many Light-Based Applications

Scientists Develop Series of Luminescent Compounds that Change Emission Colors upon Mechanical Stimuli

New Study Emphasizes Importance of Environmental Light-Dark Cycle for Health

Online Pre-Registration Opens for 18th China (Guzhen) International Lighting Fair

DJI's First Integrated Aerial Zoom Camera Optimized for Still Photography

New Nest Cam Outdoor Extends Security Outside of Customers’ Home

Advancements in OLED Displays Could Make Phone Screens Shatterproof

Old Masters May Have Used Cutting-Edge Optics to Help Draw Self-Portraits

Spectrographic Collaborates with Future-Tech Providing a New Solution for UK Hardness Testing.

Molex Showcases Transcend Network Connected LED Lighting System at Cisco Live! Las Vegas

Larson Electronics’ New Low Profile LED Light Fixture Replaces Existing Four Lamp Fixture

Lumileds Launches Latest LED Series that Provides Perfect Lighting Environment

Microsemi’s New Imaging/Video Solution to Seed Development of Reliable Video Processing Applications

EMCORE’s Fiber Optic Gyroscope Modules to be Used in Airborne Navigation Systems Applications

Lightwave Logic Broadens Photonic Device Development to Include New P2IC Design Platform

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