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Moon Mineralogy Mapper Reveals Surprises in Largest Impact Crater

Researchers from Brown University and the University of Hawaii have found some mineralogical surprises in the Moon's largest impact crater.

10 Dec 2013

Isolink Ships Customized Optical Solutions for Radiation Oncology Applications to Varian Medical

Skyworks Solutions, Inc., an innovator of high performance analog semiconductors enabling a broad range of end markets, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Isolink is shipping customized optical solutions to Varian Medical for radiation oncology applications.

10 Dec 2013

New High Intensity LED Light Emitter from Larson Electronics

For over forty years Larson Electronics has supplied the commercial and industrial sectors with the latest in high grade lighting equipment and continues this commitment with the release of a new high intensity LED light emitter. This LED Light Bar features waterproof construction, high output, and an adjustable trunnion mount, making it ideal for applications ranging from industrial to military and commercial operations.

10 Dec 2013

Developers of MelaFind, a Non-Invasive Optical Device, Participate in Skin Cancer Diagnostics Workshop

MELA Sciences, Inc., designer and developer of MelaFind®, an FDA and CE Mark approved non-invasive optical device that assists dermatologists in diagnosing melanoma at its most curable stage, participated in a two-day hands-on skin cancer diagnostics workshop in Augsburg, Germany, where leading dermatologists examined “high-risk” melanoma patients with MelaFind® and also participated in an imaging devices exhibit.

9 Dec 2013

Larson Electronics Creates Fully Customizable Trailer-Mounted Pneumatic Light Tower for Mobile Lighting

Larson Electronics has created a new fully customizable trailer mounted pneumatic light tower ideal for mobile lighting needs.

9 Dec 2013

Global Optical Switching Market to Grow at CAGR of 36.69% During 2012-2016

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Optical Switching Market Forecasts Report - 2016" report to their offering.

9 Dec 2013

Ball Demonstrates Superior Telescope Technologies Using Ultra-Lightweight Polymer Membrane Optics

Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. has demonstrated unprecedented telescope technologies using ultra-lightweight polymer membrane optics.

From BAE Systems 9 Dec 2013

The National Christmas Tree in Washington to Feature GE’s Energy Smart® Sugar Plum LED Lighting

Inspired by a classic holiday poem, “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” this year’s National Christmas Tree on display in President’s Park in Washington, D.C. will feature GE’s new, energy smart® Sugar Plum light-emitting diode (LED) holiday lighting. This year marks the 51st year GE Lighting has designed and donated lighting for the tree, and tonight families will gather to celebrate this lighting ceremony, an annual holiday tradition.

9 Dec 2013

Fujifilm to Showcase Portable Digital Radiography System at AAEP in Nashville

FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of diagnostic imaging products, will showcase a new Digital Radiography (DR) system, the FDR-flex at the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) in Nashville, Tenn.

9 Dec 2013

Covidien to Acquire Given Imaging’s Range of Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Diagnostic Solutions

Covidien plc and Given Imaging Ltd. today announced a definitive agreement under which Covidien will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Given Imaging for $30.00 per share in cash, for a total of approximately $860 million, net of cash and investments acquired. This transaction provides Covidien additional scale and scope to serve the multibillion dollar global gastrointestinal (GI) market and supports the Company’s strategy to comprehensively address key global specialties and procedures.

9 Dec 2013

New Report on Global Passive Optical Network Equipment Forecasts

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Passive Optical Network (PON) Equipment Forecasts to 2016" report to their offering.

9 Dec 2013

Vision Sciences Launches its Official and Authorized Video Endoscope Repair Center for Europe

Vision-Sciences, Inc., a leading provider of unique flexible endoscopic products utilizing its proprietary sterile disposable EndoSheath® technology, today announced the full launch of the Company's official and authorized fiber and video endoscope repair center for Europe through an exclusive agreement with Rescope, a Netherlands-based facility dedicated to the technical management and repair of endoscopes.

9 Dec 2013

ReneSola to Partner with LTS Energy for 330kW Solar Project for California Farm

ReneSola Ltd. ("ReneSola"), a leading brand and technology provider of solar photovoltaic ("PV") products, today announced that it will partner with LTS Energy to develop a 330 kW solar project for "Ranch 41," a farm in Fallbrook, California. ReneSola will provide its high-efficiency Virtus II 305W polycrystalline modules for this fixed tilt ground mount PV project.

9 Dec 2013