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New 508 PV UV-visible-NIR Spectrophotometer by CRAIC Technologies Available in the UK and Ireland

The new 508 PV™ from CRAIC Technologies adds UV-VIS-NIR spectrophotometry and imaging to legacy microscopes.

From CRAIC Technologies, Inc. 4 Oct 2013

Olympus Announce Judging Panel for This Year's BioScapes Digital Imaging Competition

Olympus has announced the panel of eminent authorities in the field of microscopy and imaging who will be the judges for the 10th annual BioScapes International Digital Imaging Competition.

3 Oct 2013

NIGHTSEA Makes Stereo Fluorescence Microscopy Accessible for Research and Education

Fluorescence microscopy, the “tool of choice” for research biology and live cell work, is rapidly expanding from conventional compound microscopes to stereo microscopy. Until recently, however, its cost and complexity have limited that expansion to high-end, research level stereos.

3 Oct 2013

Lextar’s Dual Emitting LED Pendant Lamp Receives Good Design Award 2013

Lextar Electronics Corp. ("Lextar" or the "Company") announced that it wins the Good Design Award 2013 in Japan with its latest dual emitting LED pendant lamp - Harmonia, for its slim, sleek design and dual-sided illumination that can build light harmony in any surroundings. This is the third-time recognition from Japan Good Design Award after "Ceres" and "Colibri" LED bulbs in 2012. Lextar will debut this new product at Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) starting from October 27th.

3 Oct 2013

tw telecom Receives Light Reading's Most Innovative Ethernet/Optical Solution of the Year Award

tw telecom, a leading provider of managed services including Business Ethernet, converged and IP VPN solutions for enterprises throughout the U.S., received the prestigious Light Reading Leading Lights Most Innovative Ethernet/Optical Solution of the Year award for its E-Access "One to Many" solution. The annual awards competition is held the evening before the two-day Ethernet & SDN Expo in New York City beginning October 2nd.

3 Oct 2013

Fujifilm Introduces UV Light Amount Distribution Measurement Film, UVSCALE

FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Shigehiro Nakajima) will launch three types of UVSCALE, the world's first* UV light amount distribution measurement film that visualizes light amount distribution of a broad range of UV lights of 4-6,000mJ/cm2** using color optical density of the film. The new UVSCALE will be available from October 10.

3 Oct 2013

Biophotonic Solutions Announces Closing of Series A Funding Round

Biophotonic Solutions Inc. (BSI), the world leader in automated laser pulse compression, has closed a one-million-dollar Series A funding round led by the Michigan Angel Fund.

3 Oct 2013

First Mapping of Cloud Distribution on Exoplanet Using Kepler Telescope’s Optical Data

On the exoplanet Kepler 7b, the weather is highly predictable, an international team of scientists has found: On any given day, the exoplanet, which orbits a star nearly 1,000 light-years from Earth, is heavily overcast on one side, while the other side likely enjoys clear, cloudless weather.

By Jennifer Chu 3 Oct 2013

Jenoptik to Showcase Efficient LED Hall Lighting at efa Trade Fair

At the efa trade fair for building systems and electrical engineering in Leipzig Jenoptik will show the latest development in the Lucid LED lighting range for industrial purposes. The new Lucid arena pro is 25 percent brighter than the base type. A dimmable version supports building automation concepts.

From JENOPTIK Optical Systems GmbH 1 Oct 2013

Ricoh Launches Desktop Monochrome Laser Printer with Embedded WiFi

Ricoh Americas Corporation today announced the first Ricoh desktop monochrome laser printer and multifunction product (MFP) with embedded WiFi, enabling users to easily print in home offices and small business settings, including doctor offices and construction sites among others, without requiring an optional wireless card.

From Ricoh USA, Inc. 1 Oct 2013

Brunson Adds Next-Gen AlignCam System to Line of Alignment Telescopes

Brunson Instrument Company today announced the release of their next-gen AlignCam system for Brunson’s current line of alignment telescopes, levels and transits. This new product line is a signature development for Brunson alignment tools utilized every day by service organizations, and maintenance and reliability professionals.

1 Oct 2013

Mini-Microscope Noninvasively Detects Circulating Tumor Cells

One of the cruelest truths about cancer is that even after you beat the disease, it can still come back to kill you. A tumor growing in the prostate gland, breast, or any other organ can shed cancerous cells into the blood. These cancerous seeds travel the body and can take root nearly anywhere, growing into a new cancer threat even after the initial cancer is treated.

1 Oct 2013

Proton Radiotherapy More Cost-Effective Than Photon Therapy for Treating Medulloblastomas

Proton therapy, an external beam radiotherapy in which protons deliver precise radiation doses to a tumor and spare healthy organs and tissues, is cost-effective in treating medulloblastomas, fast-growing brain tumors that mainly affect children, when compared to standard photon radiation therapy, according to research presented today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology’s (ASTRO’s) 55th Annual Meeting.

1 Oct 2013

Cassini's Composite Infrared Spectrometer Detects Propylene on Saturn's Moon Titan

NASA's Cassini spacecraft has detected propylene, a chemical used to make food-storage containers, car bumpers and other consumer products, on Saturn's moon Titan.

1 Oct 2013

Researchers Create High-Power White Light Using Laser Diodes

As a modern culture, we crave artificial white lights -- the brighter the better, and ideally using less energy than ever before. To meet the ever-escalating demand for more lighting in more places and to improve the bulbs used in sports stadiums, car headlights and street lamps, scientists are scrambling to create better light-emitting diodes (LEDs) -- solid state lighting devices that are more energy efficient than conventional incandescent or fluorescent light sources.

30 Sep 2013