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Twelfth Flight Mirror Installed on NASA's James Webb Space Telescope

One dozen flight mirrors are now installed on NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, out of the eighteen mirror segments that make up the primary mirror. The assembly of the primary mirror is an important milestone for the Webb telescope, but is just one component of this huge and complex observatory.

8 Jan 2016

UV-LED Illuminators for DLP® Applications Now Providing over 20 W of Optical Power

Innovations in Optics, Inc. launches it next generation LumiBright™ 3300B UV-LED Illuminators for Digital Light Processing (DLP) applications such as 3D printing, maskless lithography, prepress digital imaging, phototherapy and refractive surgery.

From Innovations In Optics, Inc. 8 Jan 2016

Space Compatible Radiation Hardened Optical Fibres and Fibre Bragg Gratings

The need for new earth and universe observation satellites is becoming more and more important, with new challenges in this very hostile space environment where components are exposed to ionising radiation.

From Laser Components (UK) Ltd. 7 Jan 2016

CES 2016: TCL Unveils QUHD TV Product Line

TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings Ltd. (01070. HK), one of the world’s largest TV manufacturers, launched the global first QUHD TV product line Xclusive (X1) at 2016 CES Consumer Electronics Show.

7 Jan 2016

Canon U.S.A Updates VIXIA HF G and R-Series Camcorders with Four New Models

Canon U.S.A., Inc. a leader in digital imaging solutions, has updated the VIXIA HF G and R-Series lineup of camcorders with four new models announced today, the VIXIA HF G40, VIXIA HF R72, VIXIA HF R70, and the VIXIA HF R700 camcorders.

7 Jan 2016

Panasonic Announces New Telephoto Lens for LUMIX G Range Cameras at CES 2016

Panasonic announced today at CES 2016 a new telephoto lens for its LUMIX G range of Micro Four Thirds System cameras – the LEICA DG VARIO-ELMAR 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH. Telephoto-Zoom (H-RS100400) with Power Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.).

7 Jan 2016

CES 2016: Samsung Debuts Frameless Curved Monitors

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today introduced the newest additions to its award-winning curved monitor line, including the world’s first frameless curved monitor. The monitors offer a more enhanced and immersive viewing experience for consumers, professionals and gamers alike. Samsung’s booths (11906, 11929 and 12429 in the LVCC Central Hall) will showcase the curved displays on the floor at CES 2016.

7 Jan 2016

TCL’s Premium UltraHD Televisions to Feature Nanosys Quantum Dot Technology

TCL, one of the top three television makers in the world, chose Nanosys' QDEF® Quantum Dot technology to bring the ultimate HDR experience to its new flagship Xclusive X1 of premium UltraHD televisions.

7 Jan 2016

CES 2016: Polaroid Presents Bluetooth Connected Polaroid Snap+ Instant Print Camera

Building off of the success of its first generation Polaroid Snap, Polaroid today took the wraps off of the new Polaroid Snap+ instant print camera at CES 2016. Bringing a number of new features to the table, the Polaroid Snap+ will add even more fun and versatility to the instant print photography experience – an experience that is unmistakably Polaroid.

7 Jan 2016

HumanEyes Technologies Creates Breakthrough Portable 360° 3D Vuze Camera

HumanEyes Technologies, a leader in photographic 3D, animated content and lenticular graphic arts has unveiled VUZE, the world's first consumer, portable 3600 3D VR camera and dedicated software studio that is set to bring immersive content creation to the masses.

6 Jan 2016

Sony Electronics Introduces Advanced FDR-AX53 4K Handycam Camcorder

Sony Electronics, a worldwide leader in digital imaging, has today introduced its most advanced 4K Handycam® camcorder to date, the new FDR-AX53 mode.

6 Jan 2016

Vivint Smart Home Introduces Two-Way Indoor Talk Camera with One-Touch Callout

Vivint Smart Home, a leading provider of smart home technology, today announced the Vivint Ping™ camera, the first two-way talk camera with one-touch callout. The company will showcase the new product at CES 2016 in the Vivint Smart Home booth 71342 at the Sands Expo.

6 Jan 2016

Larson Electronics Releases 100W LED Light Fixture Operating on High Voltage DC

Leading supplier of explosion proof and industrial grade lighting equipment Larson Electronics has announced the release of a 100 watt explosion proof LED flood light that is configured to operate on 125-250 volts DC.

6 Jan 2016

CES 2016: FLIR to Showcase Lepton-Based Compact Thermal Camera Products

FLIR Systems, Inc. announced two compact thermal camera products that will be showcased at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week: the FLIR Scout TK thermal vision monocular and the FLIR TG130 spot thermal camera. Both products feature FLIR's revolutionary low-cost Lepton microcamera core that has made thermal imaging technology more accessible for applications at home, work, and play.

6 Jan 2016

NETGEAR to Highlight Award-Winning 1080p HD Arlo Security Camera Family at CES 2016

NETGEAR®, Inc., a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, is now shipping its new Arlo™ Q 1080p HD Security Camera with Audio (VMC3040) to stores and other retail channels.

6 Jan 2016