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Griffith University Determines First 3D Image of Protein Linked to Spread of Cancer

Griffith University's Institute for Glycomics has made scientific history by determining the first three-dimensional image of a protein linked to the spread of cancer.

3 Nov 2015

Ophir-Spiricon Announces NanoScan™ 2s Scanning Slit Laser Beam Profiler for Sub-Micron Measurement of Beam Position and Size

Ophir, the global leader in precision laser measurement equipment and a Newport Corporation company, today announced the latest version of the company’s high power, scanning slit beam profiler, NanoScan™ 2s.

From Ophir Photonics Group 2 Nov 2015

Chinese PET OEM Places Order for Zecotek Photonics’ LFS Scintillation Crystals

Zecotek Photonics Inc., a developer of leading-edge photonics technologies for industrial, healthcare and scientific markets, is pleased to announce that it has received a $500,000 order for its patented Lutetium Fine Silicate (LFS) scintillation crystals from a positron emission tomography (PET) medical imaging device manufacturer based in China.

2 Nov 2015

Skocik Chiropractic Expands Treatment Program with THOR LED Laser Therapy

Skocik Chiropractic has added a THOR LED laser therapy to its treatment of injuries, chronic pain and inflammation. The clinic is offering a limited time $50 introductory rate for laser therapy for new and existing patients.

2 Nov 2015

H.M. Calvert and Associates Acquires LenSx Laser to Enhance Precision, Efficiency in Cataract Surgeries

H.M. Calvert and Associates, of Clarksville, Tennessee, announces the acquisition of a new laser, the LenSx Laser designed to enhance precision and efficiency in the facility’s cataract surgeries.

2 Nov 2015

Researchers Awarded 2015 Barancik Prize for Innovative Use of OCT Imaging Technique in MS Research

Dr. Elliot Frohman of UT Southwestern Medical Center was one of three researchers on a team to win the 2015 Barancik Prize for Innovation in MS Research from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

2 Nov 2015

Schneider Electric Announces Sale of Juno Lighting to Acuity Brands

Schneider Electric announces today that it has reached an agreement to sell Juno Lighting, LLC to Acuity Brands, Inc., one of the world’s leading providers of innovative lighting solutions.

31 Oct 2015

CenturyLink Fiber Connectivity Now at Five Additional CyrusOne Data Centers

CenturyLink, Inc. and CyrusOne today announced new CenturyLink fiber connectivity at five additional CyrusOne data centers. With this fiber network expansion, there are now 12 CyrusOne U.S. data center locations directly connected to CenturyLink's robust 250,000-route-mile U.S. fiber network and a 300,000-route-mile international transport network.

31 Oct 2015

‘Light Illuminated’ Exhibit Invites Visitors to Explore Role of Light in our Daily Lives

Presented in partnership with the University of Waterloo, UW's student chapter of The Optical Society, the Institute for Quantum Computing, and supported by local companies including Christie Digital, COM DEV, Fibertech Optica, and Teledyne DALSA, the exhibit, entitled “Light Illuminated,” invites visitors to explore the role light plays in our daily lives.

31 Oct 2015

Amerlux Introduces New Stellina Linear LED Fixtures

With the introduction of the new Stellina Linear LED, Amerlux takes your light source out of the traditional straight-line format and into an arched realm of new design possibilities. These softly curved fixtures reshape light with innovation, flexibility and quality performance.

31 Oct 2015

Growing Popularity of 3D Movies Drive Growth of Global 3D Camera Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global 3D Camera Market 2015-2019" report to their offering.

31 Oct 2015

ALTACAS Introduces Patented LIDAR-Based Innovation in Aircraft Crash Avoidance Technology

ALTACAS TECHNOLOGY today announced the latest patented innovation in aircraft crash avoidance technology primarily designed to target and provide an effective, practical solution to enhance runway safety during takeoffs and landings, while preventing collisions during climbs, mid-flights, and descents.

31 Oct 2015

Soraa to Open New Semiconductor Fabrication Plant in Syracuse, New York

Soraa, the world leader in the development of advanced lighting products and gallium nitride on gallium nitride (GaN on GaN™) LED technology, announced today that it will open a new semiconductor fabrication plant in Syracuse, New York.

30 Oct 2015

Luna Innovations’ Picometrix Division Receives $7 Million Purchase Order for 100G ICRs

Luna Innovations Incorporated today announced that its Picometrix division recently received a $7 million purchase order for its industry-leading 100G integrated coherent receivers (ICR). The ICR is critical to enable high-speed optical communication in long haul networks.

30 Oct 2015

New Camera Color Filter Allows Capture Cleaner, More Accurate Pictures in Lowlight

Anyone who's taken a picture of birthday candles being blown out or a selfie during a romantic candlelit dinner knows how disappointing it is when the photo comes out dark and grainy.

30 Oct 2015