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CAD for Mammography Not Associated with Better Diagnostic Accuracy

Computer-aided detection (CAD) in screening mammography was not associated with improved diagnostic accuracy in a study that analyzed results from a large Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium database of digital screening mammograms, according to an article published online by JAMA Internal Medicine.

29 Sep 2015

Novel Algorithm Helps Determine Best Location of Cameras for 3D Reconstructions

An online algorithm devised by Disney Research enables filmmakers to determine the optimal number and location of cameras for capturing a given scene, enabling them to amass the data that they increasingly want and need during post-production.

29 Sep 2015

Abbreviated MR Breast Imaging Protocol Could Reduce Unnecessary Biopsies

A magnetic resonance (MR) breast imaging technique that uses no ionizing radiation or contrast agent could reduce unnecessary biopsies by providing additional information about suspicious findings on X-ray screening mammography, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology.

29 Sep 2015

ECOC 2015: Lumentum to Highlight Latest Optical Communications Solutions

Lumentum Holdings Inc. ("Lumentum") today announced that it will highlight the latest solutions from its optical communications portfolio during the European Conference on Optical Communications (ECOC) at the Feria Valencia Convention and Exhibition Centre (CCE) in Valencia, Spain from September 27 - October 1, 2015.

29 Sep 2015

Pittcon Announces Sanford Asher, Chemistry Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, as Recipient of the 2016 Pittsburgh Analytical Chemistry Award

Pittcon and its sponsoring society, The Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh (SACP) are pleased to announce Sanford Asher as the recipient of the 2016 SACP Award.

28 Sep 2015

Stemmer Imaging Release Video of Machine Vision System for Car Relay and Fuse Box Inspection

A new video from STEMMER IMAGING highlights the capabilities of an automated, 2-camera fuse box inspection system developed for a well-known car manufacturer. Using machine vision, the fuse box can be inspected and compared to the configuration specified in the vehicle build sheet.

From STEMMER IMAGING AG 28 Sep 2015

GigOptix to Showcase Live Demo Using 100Gbps Short Reach Chipset with New 28Gbps Quad CMOS CDR

GigOptix, Inc., a leading supplier of advanced high speed semiconductor components for use in long-haul, metro, Cloud connectivity, data centers, consumer electronics links and interactive applications, through optical and wireless communications networks today announced that it will showcase a live demo utilizing its 3rd generation 100Gbps Short Reach Chipset with its new 28Gbps Quad CMOS CDR.

28 Sep 2015

Lumenis Launches UltraPulse CO2 Laser Platform at 119th AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting

Lumenis Ltd., the world's largest energy-based medical device company for surgical, aesthetic and ophthalmic applications, announced the launch of the UltraPulse DUO at the 119th Annual American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting, taking place September 27 - 30, 2015 in Dallas, Texas.

28 Sep 2015

NAU Archaeologists Document Historical Sites Using 3D Photo Technology

Imagine being able to look at a historical site from every angle, measure the smallest details on the interior and identify how to preserve it without ever touching it.

28 Sep 2015

US Conec to Unveil New MTP-16 Multi-Fiber Optical Connector at ECOC 2015

US Conec, a global leader in the design and development of high-density optical interconnects, will unveil the new MTP-16™ multi-fiber optical connector at the 2015 European Conference on Optical Communication (ECOC) in Valencia, Spain. The MTP-16™ connector offers the highest density physical contact for multi-fiber connector format on the market today.

28 Sep 2015

ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation Granted to Bruker’s NMR FoodScreener Laboratory

Bruker announced that its NMR FoodScreener™ laboratory for food authenticity and quality determination, located in Rheinstetten, Germany, has been granted ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation. The certificate has been awarded for Bruker’s validated methods for the determination of ingredients and measures of authenticity and quality of liquid foods and food extracts by NMR spectroscopy. Government and private analytical service laboratories offering NMR-based testing for food authenticity and quality with Bruker’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) and validated methods can now more easily get these NMR methods accredited in their lab.

From Bruker 28 Sep 2015

Materialise Collaborates with SEIKO Optical Europe to Manufacture SEIKO Xchanger Sports Eyewear Collection

Materialise NV, a leading provider of Additive Manufacturing software, sophisticated 3D Printing solutions and certified manufacturing services, is collaborating with optical company SEIKO Optical Europe for the SEIKO Xchanger sports eyewear collection. The collection, introduced at the leading optics fair Silmo 2015 in Paris and made in collaboration with Hoet Design Studio and Materialise Engineering Services, is nominated for the Silmo d'Or award for excellence in optical innovation.

26 Sep 2015

Cree Introduces High-Performance KR8 and LR6 LED Downlights for Commercial Spaces

Cree, Inc. introduces new KR8™ and LR6™ LED downlights, designed to deliver better lighting performance and better value for new and existing commercial spaces. The new KR8 downlight expands the KR Series by adding Cree’s first eight-inch downlight, and features Cree WaveMax™ Technology and Cree TrueWhite® Technology.

From WOLFSPEED, INC. 26 Sep 2015

Oclaro Announces Powerful Line Up of 100G and 400G Product Demonstrations at ECOC 2015

Oclaro, Inc., a leading provider and innovator of optical communications solutions, today announced a powerful line up of 100G and 400G product demonstrations in its booth #536 at next week's ECOC 2015 Conference in Valencia, Spain.

26 Sep 2015

Southampton Researchers to Present New Data on National Dark Fibre Infrastructure Service at International Conference

Southampton scientists will reveal the first research results from the new National Dark Fibre Infrastructure Service (NDFIS) at an international conference this Autumn.

26 Sep 2015