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James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors Have a Complicated Anatomy

When you think of a mirror, there really isn't that much needed to describe it, but when you look at a mirror that will fly aboard NASA's next-generation James Webb Space Telescope, there's a lot to the anatomy of a mirror.

24 Mar 2014

Long-Wave Infrared Camera Helps Remotely Detect Dangerous Materials

For most people, infrared technology calls to mind soldiers with night-vision goggles or energy audits that identify where heat escapes from homes during the winter season.

24 Mar 2014

New Optical Device Permits Noninvasive, Continuous Monitoring of Cerebral Blood Flow

Using a University of Pennsylvania-designed device to noninvasively and continuously monitor cerebral blood flow (CBF) in acute stroke patients, researchers from Penn Medicine and the Department of Physics & Astronomy in Penn Arts and Sciences are now learning how head of bed (HOB) positioning affects blood flow reaching the brain.

24 Mar 2014

FDA Clears NDS Surgical Imaging’s Dome S6c LED Radiology Display

NDS Surgical Imaging (NDSsi) today announced it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its new Dome® S6c diagnostic display, a 6-megapixel LED widescreen model, and the latest addition to the S-series product family.

24 Mar 2014

Sentry360 Successfully Deploys Large 360-Degree Surveillance Camera System for Chicago Mass Transit

Sentry360, a USA-based manufacturer of advanced Ultra-HD surveillance cameras and systems, announced today the successful deployment of the largest 360-degree surveillance camera system in mass transit history. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) operates the nation's second largest public transportation system, servicing the city of Chicago and 35 surrounding suburbs. On an average weekday, approximately 1.7 million rides are taken on the CTA.

24 Mar 2014

Zecotek’s 3D/2D Switchable Optical Imaging System for 3D Display Granted Korean Patent Allowance

Zecotek Photonics Inc., a developer of leading-edge photonics technologies for medical, industrial and scientific markets, today announced that the Korean Intellectual Property Office has granted a Notice of Allowance for its 3D/2D switchable optical imaging system for its glasses-free 3D auto-stereoscopic display system.

From Zecotek Photonics 21 Mar 2014

New ELux810 Aesthetic Laser from Equipmed

Equipmed, a leading international developer of innovative cosmetic equipment, has launched the ELux810 aesthetic laser, capable of virtually painless laser hair removal at faster speeds than any other laser on the market. The unit is priced below comparable lasers and boasts an unprecedented three-year warranty.

21 Mar 2014

New Report on International and Chinese LED Industry Chain Research Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Concise Analysis of the International and Chinese LED Industry Chain Research Industry" report to their offering.

21 Mar 2014

Energy Efficient LED Cadet Luminaire from Beacon

Hubbell Lighting, a world leader in lighting innovation, announced today an energy efficient LED luminaire capable of exceeding the demands of any floodlighting application—Beacon Products’ Cadet Luminaire. Designed with optical versatility in mind, the Cadet provides an unmatched combination of vertical and horizontal illumination.

21 Mar 2014

MPLS SDN World Congress: ADVA Optical Networking to Highlight Syncjack Interoperability Solution

ADVA Optical Networking announced today that it will be participating at the European Advanced Networking Test Center's (EANTC's) multi-vendor interoperability showcase at the MPLS SDN World Congress 2014 in Paris, France.

21 Mar 2014

Historic Images from NASA's Seasat Satellite Still Used for Research

NASA's Seasat satellite became history long ago, but it left a legacy of images of Earth's ocean, volcanoes, forests and other features that were made by the first synthetic aperture radar ever mounted on a satellite. Potential research uses for the recently released 35-year-old images are outlined in a paper published in the journal Eos today, March 18.

21 Mar 2014

Photonex Announce Roadshows in Edinburgh and Cambridge

Photonex Roadshows will be visiting two regions in June this year: the Edinburgh Conference Centre at Heriot-Watt University, Scotland (4th June) and Robinson College at the University of Cambridge (18th June).

20 Mar 2014

High Intensity Quadpod Mounted LED Light with Cord Reel from Larson Electronics

Longtime leader in commercial and industrial grade lighting equipment Larson Electronics has announced the release of a 150 watt LED light head mounted to an aluminum quadpod with a 50’ retractable cord reel. This quadpod mounted unit can be used with 12 or 24 volts DC and is ideal for use as work area illumination, event lighting, emergency operations lighting, or equipment lighting.

20 Mar 2014

FTG and LIEOE Sign LOI for Heads Up Display Cockpit Control Panel Assemblies

For the second time, Firan Technology Group Corporation, a leader in aerospace cockpit control devices, has been selected by an AVIC subsidiary to supply cockpit control panel assemblies (CPA). FTG announced today, that it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with LIEOE, based in Luoyang, China, for the supply of Heads Up Display (HUD) CPA's for the C919 aircraft program.

20 Mar 2014

Samsung Begins Mass Production of Efficient Lens-Attached LED Modules for Lighting Applications

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced component solutions and LED component technology, said today that it has begun mass producing a value-added line-up of highly efficient lens-attached LED modules (LAMs), for use in office LED lighting applications that include linear and line lighting, cove lighting and troffers.

20 Mar 2014