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Research Report on Global Fiber Laser Processing Market

The Global Fiber Laser Processing market was valued at $2,602.3 million in 2014 and is expected to reach $3,653.4 million by 2019, at a CAGR of 7.0% from 2014 to 2019.

28 May 2015

Lumenis’ UltraPulse Laser System Used for Treating Children with Burn Injuries

Lumenis Ltd., the world's largest energy-based medical device company for aesthetic, surgical and ophthalmology applications announced today that the company supported a successful mission to treat children with burn injuries in Armenia. The mission, led by R. Rox Anderson, MD, Director of the Wellman Center for Photomedicine and Professor of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School, was designed to provide immediate access to treatment for patients in need, but also to help local medical leaders establish a sustainable burn injury care network in Armenia.

28 May 2015

New Laser-Beam Scanning Method May Allow Paleontologists to Scan Dinosaur Fossils

A team of scientists based largely at the University of Kansas and the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture in Washington has developed methods of using commercial-grade laser equipment to find and analyze fossils of dinosaurs. Their techniques are introduced via a paper in the journal PLOS ONE today.

28 May 2015

Berkeley Lab Offers ‘On-Demand’ X-Rays

Consumers are now in the era of “on-demand” entertainment, in which they have access to the books, music and movies they want thanks to the internet.

28 May 2015

New, Compact 4MP FASTCAM Mini WX 50 High-Speed Camera from Photron

Photron, Inc., a global leader and manufacturerof high-speedcamerasand image analysis software,announces the second and lower-priced high-speed camera in the FASTCAM Mini WX series, the Mini WX50.

From Photron USA, Inc. 28 May 2015

Forth Dimension Displays Awarded Platinum Premier Supplier Status by Rockwell Collins

Forth Dimension Displays (ForthDD), designer, developer and manufacturer of high resolution microdisplays, is pleased to announce it has been awarded Platinum Premier status in Rockwell Collins Trusted Supplier Program for its performance in 2014.

From Kopin 28 May 2015

Leviton Announces Acquisition of Intense Lighting

Leviton today announced the acquisition of Intense Lighting, LLC, a leading solutions-based manufacturer of LED luminaires. Intense Lighting, based in Anaheim, Calif., enhances Leviton's current product offerings with a wide variety of specification grade LED lighting solutions for the commercial, hospitality, supermarket, retail and residential markets.

27 May 2015

Larson Electronics Unveils 1500W Explosion Proof LED String Light Set

Larson Electronics has added to its extensive range of industrial grade lighting equipment with the release of a 1500 watt explosion proof LED string light set. Featuring ten 150 watt LED lights, each light is equipped with I-beam clamps for temporary mounting.

27 May 2015

Cree Announces Next Generation of Cree BR30 LED Flood Light

Cree, Inc. announces the next generation of the Cree® BR30 LED flood light, the first LED BR30 replacement to deliver a no-compromise, high performance LED lighting experience at the lower price of just $9.97.

From WOLFSPEED, INC. 27 May 2015

North American LiDAR Market Forecast to Reach $225.8 Million by 2019

The North American LiDAR market is estimated to reach $225.8 million by 2019. Canada is expected to grow at the highest Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 26.3% during the forecast period.

26 May 2015

Los Alamos Scientists Fix Autonomous Focusing Capability of ChemCam Instrument on Mars Curiosity Rover

Tests on Mars have confirmed success of a repair to the autonomous focusing capability of the Chemistry and Camera (ChemCam) instrument on NASA's Curiosity Mars rover.

25 May 2015

Forewin Selects Orbotech's Paragon-Xpress 9 LDI System for Fine-Line FPC Applications

RBOTECH LTD. announced today that Forewin FPC Co Ltd. ("Forewin"), a large Chinese Flexible Printed Circuit (FPC) manufacturer has for a second time, selected Orbotech's production solutions for its high-end fine-line flex applications.

25 May 2015

CWRU Receives NEI Funding to Create Two-Photon Ophthalmoscope

Imagine an instrument that peers deep inside the eye and sees how well the retina’s cells function. Such advanced technology would provide unprecedented options for early detection of disease — not only of the eye, but other organs as well. Case Western Reserve Professor Krzysztof Palczewski, PhD, believes he can create this revolutionary device — and the federal government has invested up to $3.3 million to support his efforts.

25 May 2015

Marines Test ONR’s Augmented Immersive Team Trainer System

Marines were able to turn a lush golf course into a hostile battleground complete with tanks, mortar fire and smoke at a demonstration on May 21 using an augmented reality training system from the Office of Naval Research (ONR).

25 May 2015

Transitions Optical Teams Up With Fashion Icon Tim Gunn

Transitions Optical, Inc., the innovator of photochromic adaptive lens technology, has teamed up with fashion icon and Project Runway host Tim Gunn. The partnership developed as a way to inspire people to see life – and fashion – through a new lens. Throughout the collaboration, Gunn will provide fashion tips and motivation to help people see fashion differently and ultimately feel confident in developing their very own style.

25 May 2015