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New Automated Procedure for Generating Human iPSCs with Laser Enabled Analysis and Processing System

A new study by scientists at Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute, a nonprofit research institution and one of the largest induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) generators in the world, in collaboration with Intrexon Corporation a leader in synthetic biology, describes an automated, efficient procedure for generating human iPSCs with the Laser Enabled Analysis and Processing (LEAP®) system.

7 Nov 2014

New Explosion Proof LED Work Light as Alternative for 400W Metal Halide

Leading manufacturer and supplier of explosion proof lighting equipment, Larson Electronics has announced the release of a new LED work light configured to work on 24 volts DC or AC that features a convenient pedestal mount base stand for easy handling and operation.

7 Nov 2014

Access Fixtures Introduces New LED Amber Wall Packs

Access Fixtures is announcing the introduction of new LED amber wall packs as part of its comprehensive line up of wildlife-friendly luminaires. Wildlife-friendly lighting is often required in areas where excessive artificial lighting can disturb ecosystems, such as coastal areas where sea turtles need a dark sky to orient and migrate towards the ocean.

7 Nov 2014

Infrared Spectroscopy Techniques May Help Improve Control Procedure of Cork Stoppers

Researchers at UPM, INIA-CIFRO and the Universidad de Córdoba have shown that the application of infrared spectroscopy techniques can enhance the control of parameters that determine the cork performance in a bottle.

6 Nov 2014

Parallel-Processing Technique Improves Performance of Femtosecond Lasers for Micromachining

Since the 90s, femtosecond lasers have enabled the treatment of materials at nanoscale and microscale with high precision, but their production is still slow and expensive. Researchers at the GROC Optics Group at the Universitat Jaume I in Castelló, Spain, have developed an original parallel-processing technique that enables to multiply the production capacity of these lasers, thus improving their performance, reducing the time and cost of manufacturing and optimizing the use of laser energy.

6 Nov 2014

Handheld Device Combines Ultrasound and Photoacoustics

A new handheld probe developed by a team of university and industry researchers in the Netherlands and France could give doctors powerful new imaging capabilities right in the palms of their hands. The imaging system, which is described in a paper published in The Optical Society’s (OSA) open-access journal Optics Express, shrinks a technology that once filled a whole lab bench down to a computer screen and a small probe about the size of a stapler.

6 Nov 2014

ViewSonic Begins Shipment of Solid State LED-Based, DLP Projectors

ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solution products, announces their latest solid state LED-based, DLP® projectors, the PLED-W600 and PLED-W800, are now shipping. These projectors are lightweight, bright, and come with an integrated MHL-enabled HDMI input allowing users to project directly from compatible mobile devices, as well as from wireless HDMI dongles such as Google’s Chromecast™ device.

6 Nov 2014

IEEE Announces New Conformity-Testing Standards for SIEPON

IEEE, the world's largest professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for humanity, today announced three new standards for conformance-testing procedures for IEEE 1904.1™ “Standard for Service Interoperability in Ethernet Passive Optical Networks (SIEPON).”

6 Nov 2014

New Wheeled Cart Mounted Explosion Proof LED Paint Spray Booth Light from Larson Electronics

Larson Electronics announced the release of an updated version of their popular wheeled cart mounted explosion proof LED paint spray booth light. The EPLCD-48-2L-LED paint booth cart light is designed to provide a high output, mobile lighting solution that can be easily maneuvered about the work area.

6 Nov 2014

DILAS Celebrates 20th Anniversary

In November 1994, DILAS was founded in Mainz, Germany by a group of eight people with a vision to generate light for industrial applications, using high efficiency of high-power diode lasers.

5 Nov 2014

Hubbell Introduces Energy-Efficient Lighting Solution for Heavy Industrial Bridge Crane Applications

Hubbell Lighting, a world leader in lighting innovation, announced today that Hubbell Industrial Lighting has introduced the HBLC LED—an energy-efficient lighting solution for bridge crane applications. Specifically designed for heavy industrial bridge cranes, the HBLC LED provides controlled and evenly distributed light below the cranes for superior safety and visibility.

5 Nov 2014

Oscilloquartz OSA 5335 Modular PTP Grandmaster Supports 3,000 Remote PTP Clients at 128 PPS

Oscilloquartz, an ADVA Optical Networking company, today achieved an industry milestone with the launch of the OSA 5335 Modular Precision Time Protocol (PTP) Grandmaster. This is the first product of its kind to feature a modular design and extreme scalability at the same time.

5 Nov 2014

Sumitomo Electric Lightwave Introduces Next Generation Single-Fiber Core Alignment Fusion Splicer

Sumitomo Electric Lightwave, a major leader in the design and manufacturing of optical fiber and connectivity solutions, today announced the introduction of its next generation single-fiber core alignment fusion splicer, the Quantum™ Type-Q101-CA -PLUS. The fusion splicer enhances speed, user friendliness as the first to introduce Wi-Fi, and maximizes splicing and cost efficiencies for advanced splicing performance for FTTx, data center, and other communication network applications.

5 Nov 2014

Trans-Lux Releases New Series of Modular Court Side LED Displays

Trans-Lux Corporation, a world leader in LED digital displays and LED lighting technologies, has released a new series of modular Court Side LED Displays under its premier TL Vision brand. The units provide a high-performance LED display in a sturdy steel frame optimized for reduced weight to allow the systems to be easily stored, moved and set up.

5 Nov 2014

Frost & Sullivan Honors Lamda Guard for Commercial Aircraft Laser Interference Protection Solution

Frost & Sullivan recognizes Lamda Guard Inc. with the 2014 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Leadership. Lamda Guard's metaAIR™ is a highly innovative solution that uses an array of nano-particles of specific periodic geometry (called metamaterials) to protect flight crews from laser strikes.

5 Nov 2014