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Sofradir Introduces New Infrared Imaging Camera Core

Sofradir EC has introduced its new ATOM80 (TM) Thermal Infrared Imaging Camera Core. The first in a line of next generation low cost thermal sensor camera cores, the ATOM80 consists of a microbolometer array having 80x80 pixels with high infrared sensitivity.

From Lynred USA 17 Oct 2013

New Omni-Directional LED Light Tube from Lextar

Lextar Electronics Corporation (TAIEX: 3698) launches a new omni-directional LED light tube featuring ultra high efficiency of 200 lumens per watt, distributing 360 degree of lighting area.

17 Oct 2013

Alcatel-Lucent Introduces New Ultra-Broadband Optical Fiber Access Solution for Cable MSOs

Alcatel-Lucent is introducing a new ultra-broadband optical fiber access solution for cable multiple-system operators (MSOs). The Ethernet Passive Optical Networking or EPON, solution can be integrated into existing cable access networks to deliver greater capacity to more businesses at a lower cost.

17 Oct 2013

L-3 to Deliver Ground Laser Target Designators to the Republic of Korea

L-3 Communications announced today that its Warrior Systems-ALST business has been awarded a contract to deliver state-of-the-art Ground Laser Target Designators (GLTD) to the Republic of Korea (ROK). L-3’s new Scarab system is a modular laser designator equipped with rangefinding and an IR thermal imager, providing accurate target designation during the day, night and in nearly all battlefield conditions. The initial contract value is approximately $30 million with product delivery beginning in mid-2014.

17 Oct 2013

Sony Debuts Five Full-Frame E-Mount Interchangeable Lenses

Sony is announcing five new full-frame E-mount lenses and a set of innovative new mount adapters designed to complement Sony’s new A7R and A7 full-frame mirrorless cameras. The ever-growing family of E-mount interchangeable lenses now totals 22 different models from Sony, Carl Zeiss and G lenses, giving shooters an impressive selection of creative tools to enhance their photographic world.

From Sony Corporation 17 Oct 2013

Studies on PillCam SB to Treat Gastrointestinal Bleeding Presented at ACG 2013 Annual Scientific Meeting

Given Imaging, a world leader in specialty GI products and pioneer of capsule endoscopy, today announced numerous studies underscoring the value of PillCam SB in helping physicians diagnose, identify and treat sources of gastrointestinal bleeding in patients.

17 Oct 2013

Global Tablet Display Market Forecast to Grow at 49% CAGR till 2016

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Tablet Displays Market 2012-2016

17 Oct 2013

Deposition Sciences Introduce New High Laser Damage (LDT) Threshold Coatings

Deposition Sciences, Inc. (DSI®) introduces a new line of high laser damage threshold (LDT) coatings. Designed for use with lasers and other high energy systems, these coatings are ideal for diode, diode-pumped...

From Deposition Sciences Inc. (DSI) 16 Oct 2013

Nove Holographic Projection System Magnifies Images Without Bulky Zoom Lenses

Imagine giving a presentation to a roomful of important customers when suddenly the projector fails. You whip out your smartphone, beam your PowerPoint presentation onto the conference room screen, and are back in business within seconds.

From Optical Society Of America 16 Oct 2013

Researchers Study Magnetic Waves in a Polar Coronal Hole Using Hinode’s Extreme UV Imaging Spectrometer Data

Drs. Michael Hahn and Daniel Wolf Savin, research scientists at Columbia University's Astrophysics Laboratory in New York, NY, found evidence that magnetic waves in a polar coronal hole contain enough energy to heat the corona and moreover that they also deposit most of their energy at sufficiently low heights for the heat to spread throughout the corona.

16 Oct 2013

Studies Confirming Efficacy of PillCam SB for Detecting Small Bowel Diseases Presented at UEG Week

Given Imaging Ltd, a world leader in gastrointestinal medical devices and pioneer of capsule endoscopy, today announced results from four studies confirming PillCam SB as the gold standard for detecting diseases of the small bowel.

16 Oct 2013

HZDR Starts Operation of Unique Colour X-ray Camera for Rare Earth Element Analysis

A unique colour X-ray camera goes into operation at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) today. With this camera, it will be possible for the researchers at the Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology (HIF), a part of the HZDR, to determine within a very short period of time the concentrations of such very finely dispersed metals as rare earth elements in ore minerals.

16 Oct 2013

ST Laserstrike Eyewear Launched By Brinell Vision And Sierra Tango LLC

Sierra Tango LLC has joined together with Brinell Vision Limited to launch ST Laserstrike eyewear.

From Brinell Vision Ltd. 15 Oct 2013

ChipSiP Launches HD Resolution Near-Eye Smart Glass Display with Android Platform

ChipSiP Technology Co, Ltd., the leading company in turnkey System in Package (SiP) solutions, launched its new product “Smart Glass” solution, the world’s first HD resolution near-eye display with Android platform. The Smart Glass features live video recording and delivering, Android 4.2 environment and mirroring of smart phone screen at the glass.

15 Oct 2013

C-RAD Improves Image Quality of GEMini Detector System

The C-RAD GEMini detector system has been especially designed for VMAT treatments in advanced radiation therapy. The detector will be used both as an imaging and dosimetry device.

15 Oct 2013