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NIRSpec Instrument Installed Inside ISIM Heart of James Webb Space Telescope

The last piece of the James Webb Space Telescope's heart was installed inside the world's largest clean room at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md.

9 Apr 2014

Plant Engineering Magazine Honors Hubbell Lighting with Two Product of the Year Awards

Hubbell Lighting, a world leader in lighting innovation, announced today that it received two 2013 Product of the Year Awards from Plant Engineering Magazine. In the first three months of 2014, Hubbell Lighting has already won 12 industry awards for its new product innovations, and over the last three years has accumulated 112 awards on its ever-growing trophy case.

9 Apr 2014

TecMed Sets New Standard in Blood Glucose Measurement Technologies with Optical Measurement IP

Today TecMed, Inc. announced that its optical measurement IP has set a new standard in blood glucose measurement technologies. TecMed's IP is reported to have the greatest precision in the measurement of blood glucose, and other chiral molecules, compared to other technologies currently commercially available.

9 Apr 2014

Ciena’s Converged Packet Optical and Packet Networking Solutions Deployed by Colorado Department of Transportation

Ciena® Corporation, the network specialist, today announced that the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is deploying Ciena’s converged packet optical and packet networking solutions to improve resiliency, capacity and manageability of its private fiber optic network that spans nearly 560 highway miles across the state.

From Ciena 9 Apr 2014

HELLA Wins 2014 Automotive News PACE Award for Adaptive LED Matrix Beam Technology

HELLA KGaA Hueck & Co., a global supplier of automotive lighting and electronic products, has won the prestigious 2014 Automotive News PACE Award for its industry-first adaptive LED Matrix Beam technology.

9 Apr 2014

New LED Stainless Steel Bollard Lights with Specialized Cone Reflectors from Access Fixtures

Access Fixtures has added LED stainless steel bollard lights with a specialized cone reflector to its extensive line of bollard lights. The new stainless steel bollards are now available with a 12w LG Innotek LED module. Beyond high style, the bollard light has a die-cast aluminum interior and stainless steel exterior for enhanced durability.

9 Apr 2014

Forecast Report on Global On-Chip and Chip-to-Chip Optical Interconnects Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global On-Chip and Chip-to-Chip Optical Interconnects Market Forecasts & Opportunities 2013-2020 " report to their offering.

9 Apr 2014

Applied Optoelectronics Triples Manufacturing Floor Space in Taiwan

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc., a leading provider of fiber-optic access network products for the cable broadband, internet data center, and fiber-to-the-home markets, today announced that it has executed a lease for a new and larger facility in Taiwan that nearly triples its manufacturing floor space, and provides 268,000 square feet of total space.

From Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. 9 Apr 2014

Panasonic Introduces Two New Large-Format 4K LED Displays at NAB Show

Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, a leader in delivering technology solutions for government, enterprise and SMB markets, today announced two new large-format 4K LED displays along with other new professional AV technologies at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show.

9 Apr 2014

New Trailer Hitch Mounted HID Work Light from Larson Electronics

Longtime leader in commercial and industrial grade lighting equipment Larson Electronics has announced the release of a trailer hitch mounted light tower that comes complete with two IP67 rated 70 watt HID light heads that produce 12,600 lumens of light capable of illuminating an area 500’ in length by 500’ in width.

9 Apr 2014

Detectors with High Impedance Need Variable Gain Current Amplifiers for Measurement

You know the routine. You have rigged up a prototype for your application. Your detector is doing what it does. Now all you need is a current amplifier so you can see (and measure) what is happening. The problem is, which amplifier to go for? How much bandwidth do you need? How much gain do you need? You may not know at this stage, perhaps the theory does not reveal, or there may be a wide range of signal currents in your application, so which amplifier do you buy?

From Laser Components (UK) Ltd. 9 Apr 2014

Energy Focus Introduces New Line of Military Specified and Approved LED Fixtures

Energy Focus, Inc., a leader in LED lighting technologies, today announced the Company's military business has launched a new line of LED fixtures that can replace fluorescent fixtures during the planning and design phases of new ship construction. These products allow for the exact form, fit and function that U.S. Navy shipbuilders rely upon when designing new ships for the Navy including EFOI's military Intellitube™ technology.

8 Apr 2014

Revolution Lighting Signs Distribution Agreements to Expand in European and South American Markets

Revolution Lighting Technologies, Inc. (“Revolution Lighting”), a leader in advanced LED lighting solutions, today announced it has signed master distribution agreements to expand the Company’s international footprint and drive penetration in key European and South American markets.

8 Apr 2014

New Report Analyzes Worldwide Electron Microscopes Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Electron Microscope Trends" report to their offering.

8 Apr 2014

Sagawa Printing Acquires Two KODAK FLEXCEL Direct Systems for Flexographic Platemaking

Sagawa Printing Group Ltd., one of the largest printing companies in Japan, has purchased two KODAK FLEXCEL Direct Systems. Sagawa chose the FLEXCEL Direct System for its superior quality and productivity advantages.

8 Apr 2014