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North America Military Laser Systems Market for Defense and Homeland Security Forecast to Grow at 3.7% CAGR

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "North America Military Laser Systems Market By Application, by Type, and by Technology - Analysis and Forecast to 2019" report to their offering.

11 May 2015

Ketra to Illuminate Newly Reinstalled Galleries of Medieval Art at Art Institute of Chicago

Ketra, Inc., the supplier of premium digital lighting systems, today announced that it will be illuminating newly reinstalled galleries of medieval art, as well as additional areas at the Art Institute of Chicago, a world-renowned art museum with one of the largest permanent collections in the United States.

11 May 2015

SID, Cowen and IHS Collaborate for 11th Display Week Annual Investors Conference

The Society for Information Display (SID) is partnering with Cowen and Company and IHS for the 11th Annual Investors Conference at Display Week, which runs from May 31-June 5, 2015, at the San Jose Convention Center.

11 May 2015

Optical Internetworking Forum Begins Work on Coherent Application Technical Specifications for High Bandwidth Optical Modulators

In the wake of the Optical Internetworking Forum’s April quarterly meeting in Lisbon, Portugal, the organization announced that initial work has begun on technical specifications for high bandwidth optical modulators and receivers for coherent applications.

11 May 2015

LIGNA: Phoseon to Demonstrate UV LED Curing Technology

Phoseon Technology, along with select partners (such as manufacturers of wood coating lines), are demonstrating their UV LED curing technology at LIGNA. UV LED solutions are being utilized in the coating industry because they offer lower operating costs, enhanced system capabilities due to being a solid-state device, and environmental benefits of safer workplace environment and no hazardous materials. Stop by the Phoseon exhibit (Hall 17, Stand C01) to learn more about UV LED technology for wood coatings.

8 May 2015

US Department of Energy Selects Pixelligent for Phase II Solid State Lighting Award

Pixelligent Technologies announced today that it has been selected for a Phase II Solid State Lighting award from the US Department of Energy to support the development of advanced light-extraction materials for OLED Lighting. Pixelligent has partnered with OLEDWorks for this grant, which follows work on a Phase I award from September 2014.

8 May 2015

Soraa Showcases Advancements in Lighting Technology at LIGHTFAIR International 2015

Soraa, the world leader in GaN on GaNTM LED technology, revealed true advancements in lighting technology at LIGHTFAIR International 2015—a wireless controlled PAR30L (long neck) LED lamp, high color and whiteness rendering BR30, a 4 degree AR111, SNAP System accessories that enable beam aiming and enhanced color saturation. These new products are being displayed in Soraa’s booth (#757) at LIGHTFAIR International, May 5-7 at the Javits Center in New York City.

From SORAA 8 May 2015

LIGHTFAIR 2015: TERRALUX's LEDSENSE Cloud Lighting Platform Wins Award

Flipping on a light switch will no longer just illuminate the show floor at LIGHTFAIR 2015. TERRALUX has been awarded "Top 10 Products to See" at LIGHTFAIR by Edison Report. LEDSENSE® is a revolutionary, cloud based lighting system that enables a light to see, smell and touch its environment while optimizing energy use and occupant comfort in commercial buildings.

8 May 2015

Cloud-Based, Smart LED Lighting System to be Deployed on Tappan Zee Bridge

Royal Philips, the global leader in lighting, today announced it would be working with Tappan Zee Constructors to install a state-of-the-art connected LED lighting system on the new Tappan Zee Bridge for both the roadway and architectural lighting, an industry first.

8 May 2015

Control 2015: Jenoptik to Showcase New PROGRES GRYPHAX SUBRA Microscope Camera

At the leading trade fair for quality assurance due to take place in Stuttgart on May 5–8, Jenoptik will be exhibiting the first model from its new generation of cameras – the PROGRES GRYPHAX® SUBRA.

From JENOPTIK Optical Systems GmbH 8 May 2015

Innovative Compact Light Source Generates X-rays Suitable for Advanced Tomography

A new study shows that the recently developed Compact Light Source (CLS) – a commercial X-ray source with roots in research and development efforts at the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory – enables computer tomography scans that reveal more detail than routine scans performed at hospitals today.

7 May 2015

Tapered Optical Fibers Deliver Highly Confined Spots of Light to Study Retinal Cell Activity

"Imagine a tiny spotlight like those used in theatres but with a light ray measuring only a few nanometres, which shines light on a given spot but leaves everything else in the dark," explains Monica Mazzolini, SISSA research scientist, "That's how the optic fibres we used in our experiment work".

7 May 2015

New Laser Process Enables Optical Fibers to be Inserted into Even Smaller Veins

Modern medicine relies on optical fibers to cauterize unhealthy veins in a minimally invasive way. Now, Fraunhofer researchers have developed a laser processing method that facilitates automated series manufacture of these fibers at a much finer quality than ever before.

7 May 2015

Ketra Introduces Dynamic Light into High-End Residential Market

Ketra, Inc., the supplier of premium digital lighting systems, is bringing dynamic light into the high-end residential market. Dynamic light is light that changes in intensity and color temperature in accordance with time of day, occasion, or occupant preference.

7 May 2015

Digital Lumens Intelligent LED Lighting Replaces Metal Halide Fixtures at Dartmouth College Leverone Field House

Digital Lumens today announced that Dartmouth College has upgraded the lighting in its newly renovated Leverone Field House to the Digital Lumens Intelligent LED Lighting System, achieving NCAA-required lighting levels and reducing lighting energy use dramatically.

7 May 2015