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Time-Lapse Imagery Reveals New Information About Stem Cells

One of the longstanding debates in science, that has, perhaps unsurprisingly, permeated into the field of stem cell research, is the question of nature versus nurture influencing development.

7 Sep 2015

Scientists Peer Inside Sea Urchin Fossil Using Sophisticated X-Ray Computed Tomography

A sophisticated imaging technique has allowed scientists to virtually peer inside a 10-million-year-old sea urchin, uncovering a treasure trove of hidden fossils.

7 Sep 2015

Navitar Introduces MicroMate 3X Zoom Lens for High Magnification Applications

Navitar, Inc, a leading US based manufacturer of precision optics and imaging system components, announces the addition of the MicroMate 3X Zoom lens system to their extensive line of high magnification lenses.

From Navitar Inc. 4 Sep 2015

Researchers Test Cost-Effective Frequency Synchronization System for Allowing Astronomical Data Flow Along Optical Fibre Cables

A signal stabilisation system that will allow frequency signals and astronomical data to flow along optical fibre cables suspended on poles could save the SKA millions of euros.

4 Sep 2015

OFS’ InvisiLight® MDU Optical Solution for Multiple Dwelling Units is Now Commercially Available

OSP Expo 2015, Booth 513 -- OFS, a leading-edge designer, manufacturer and supplier of innovative fiber optic network solutions and equipment, today announced the commercial availability of its new InvisiLight® MDU Solution, offering virtually invisible and faster fiber routing inside residential and business multiple dwelling units (MDUs). This solution will be offered as part of the InvisiLight Optical Solutions portfolio.

4 Sep 2015

Revolution Lighting’s 72,000 RVLT Seesmart LED Tubes to be Installed in One of Largest US Financial Institutions

Revolution Lighting Technologies, a leader in advanced LED lighting technology, announced today that it has been selected to retrofit the headquarters of one of the largest U.S. financial institutions. This program, scheduled for completion on October 31, 2015, will install 72,000 of its Seesmart LED G3 tubes to save $700,000 annually in operating expenses, and achieve a project payback of less than one year.

4 Sep 2015

Access Fixtures Launches MaxLite LED Parking Garage and Canopy Lighting

Access Fixtures, a leading manufacturer and distributor of commercial, industrial, and sports lighting, has announced the expansion of their affordable LED parking garage lighters with the addition of MaxLite LED parking garage lighting and canopy lights. MaxLite LED parking garage lighting is a long-lasting, energy-efficient upgrade for any indoor surface or multi-story parking garage.

4 Sep 2015

Lenovo Unveils its Novel Dual Selfie Camera Smartphone with Attractive Curved-Glass Back Design

Lenovo today announced the launch of the 5.0” Lenovo VIBE S1, a unique smartphone with two front cameras and an attractive curved-glass back design available in two color options. This latest addition to the VIBE family combines the ability to take really creative selfies with a fashionable exterior.

4 Sep 2015

Photron Launches High Speed Camera, FASTCAM Mini AX100 with Low Noise and Excellent Light Sensitivity

Photron, Inc., a global leader and manufacturerof high-speedcamerasand image analysis software,introduces the FASTCAM Mini AX100, a high-speed camera with unparalleled light sensitivity and low noise performance. The new camera system’s light sensitivity achieves ISO 40,000 for monochrome and ISO16,000 for color, as measured to the ISO Ssat 12232 standard.

From Photron USA, Inc. 4 Sep 2015

Canon Developing Compact High-Sensitivity Network Camera for Long-Range Color Image Capture During Nighttime

Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced that its parent company, Canon Inc., is developing a high-sensitivity network camera equipped with a fast, high-magnification lens capable of long-range color image capture, even at night, enabling the surveying of subjects that might be hard to see with the naked eye.

3 Sep 2015

Medigus Expands Micro ScoutCam Portfolio with Innovative New CMOS Video Camera

Medigus Ltd., a medical device company developing minimally invasive endosurgical tools and a leader in direct visualization technology, announced today the addition of a new product to its micro ScoutCam™ portfolio of products - the micro ScoutCam™ 6.5 Lum, an innovative new CMOS video camera that provides intense illumination in a small size which was originally custom-designed for the aeronautics industry.

3 Sep 2015

II-VI Introduces Optical Time Domain Reflectometry Solutions for Embedded Network Monitoring

II-VI Incorporated, a leading provider of solutions for next generation optical networks, today announced the introduction of its unique suite of Optical Time Domain Reflectometry (OTDR) solutions for embedded network monitoring applications.

3 Sep 2015

Fiber Optic Test Equipment Market Forecast to Grow at 4.86% CAGR

According to a new market research report "Fiber Optic Test Equipment Market by Type (OTDR, OPM, OLTS, RFTS), by Form Factor (Handheld & Bench Top) Application (Installation, Manufacturing & Research), End User (Telecom, CA TV, Data Center, Industries) & Geography - Global Forecast to 2020", published by MarketsandMarkets, the total market is expected to reach $902.2 Million by 2020, at an estimated CAGR of 4.86% from 2015 to 2020.

3 Sep 2015

Sea Sapphire’s Ability to Turn Invisible Could Inspire New Optical Technologies

Tiny ocean creatures known as sea sapphires perform a sort of magic trick as they swim: One second they appear in splendid iridescent shades of blue, purple or green, and the next they may turn invisible (at least the blue ones turn completely transparent).

3 Sep 2015

Petal-Shaped Starshade Effectively Identifies Celestial Objects

Northrop Grumman engineers and astronomers demonstrated the ability of a petal-shaped starshade to clearly see celestial objects during two, weeklong series of engineering tests on Kitt Peak at the McMath-Pierce Solar Telescope. This was the first time a starshade was tested against actual astronomical objects.

3 Sep 2015