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EXFO Introduces 40GE/100GE Multi-Stream Traffic Generation and Monitoring

EXFO Inc. announced today that it is expanding its high-speed multiservice offering on the FTB/IQS-88100NGE Power Blazer integrated 10M-to-100G compact field modules to include 40GE/100GE multi-stream traffic generation and monitoring, OC-768/STM-256 and OTU3 (43G) using 40G Base-FR serial CFP and OTU4 (112G) testing capabilities.

From EXFO Inc. 4 Jul 2013

Bulldog Lighting to Move Operations to Texas

A 19-year-old college student and CEO received a special lesson in business and politics from the California Senate Judiciary Committee last week. Dylan Sievers, is a full-time business student, founder and CEO of a growing company and reluctant political activist who is striving to influence change in the California legislature.

4 Jul 2013

Infinera DTN-X Platform Selected for FX Networks’ Multi-Terabit New Zealand Network

Infinera, a leader in Intelligent Transport Networks, and FX Networks, owner and operator of a national network in New Zealand, announced today the selection of the Infinera DTN-X platform for its nationwide network.

From Infinera 4 Jul 2013

TI Introduces FPD-Link III Automotive-Grade HDCP Video and Audio Chipsets for LCD Touchscreens

Texas Instruments (TI) expanded its FPD-Link III automotive-grade SerDes family today with the industry's most feature-rich chipset. The DS90UH927Q-Q1 serializer and DS90UH928Q-Q1 deserializer deliver uncompressed high-definition (HD) digital video and audio to touchscreen LCD panels in a vehicle's central information display and rear passenger seats.

4 Jul 2013

PI Announce New N-725 PIFOC Objective Scanner for 3D Stacks up to 1mm Deep

New microscopy methods, such as two-photon microscopy, make it possible to record 3D stacks with up to 1 mm depth in biological samples. For this they require high-performance drives for positioning the objectives, this is what the N-725 PIFOC® from PI delivers.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 3 Jul 2013

Opgal and Elbit Systems of America Partner to Produce Advanced Enhanced Vision Systems

Opgal, a leader in thermal imaging technology, announced today that it signed a new contract with Elbit Systems of America, LLC, for the design and manufacturing of hundreds of advanced EVS (Enhanced Vision System) units.

3 Jul 2013

BOE Places Significant Orders for Applied Materials' PVD and PECVD Display Systems

BOE Technology Group, Co., the largest flat panel display manufacturer in China, has placed significant orders for advanced Gen 8.5 and Gen 5.5 display production equipment from Applied Materials for use in multiple facilities.

3 Jul 2013

Gemini Multi-Conjugate Adaptive Optics System Delivers Ultrasharp, Large-Field Images

A unique new instrument at Gemini South in Chile takes the removal of atmospheric distortions (using adaptive optics technology) to a new level. Today’s release of seven ultrasharp, large-field images from the instrument’s first science observations demonstrate its remarkable discovery potential.

3 Jul 2013

Hubble Captures Swift Motion of Comet ISON Hurtling Toward the Sun

This July Fourth the solar system is showing off some fireworks of its own. Superficially resembling a skyrocket, comet ISON is hurtling toward the sun presently at a whopping 48,000 mph.

3 Jul 2013

Canon Introduces Innovative New Autofocus Technology for EOS 70D Digital SLR Camera

Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced its parent company, Canon Inc., developed Dual Pixel CMOS AF, an innovative new autofocus technology for the EOS 70D Digital SLR camera. Dual Pixel CMOS AF, a phase-detection AF technology conducted directly on the image sensor plane, employs a CMOS sensor on which all of the effective pixels are able to perform both imaging and phase-detection AF simultaneously to achieve dramatically improved AF performance over prior EOS cameras during Live View and video shooting.

From Canon U.S.A., Inc. 3 Jul 2013

Plessey's Solid-state LED Lighting Solution to Support Plymouth City Council's Carbon Reduction Strategy

Plessey is working closely with Plymouth City Council to help achieve the Council's ambitious carbon reduction strategy for all their managed buildings and infrastructure. Plessey is replacing the existing fluores...

3 Jul 2013

Formation Of PHOTONIS Technologies Digital Imaging Division Announced

PHOTONIS Technologies, a world leader in night vision sensor innovations, announced that the company has created a new business unit that will exclusively concentrate on the research, design, development and manufacture ...

From PHOTONIS Technologies S.A.S. 3 Jul 2013

Canon USA Unveils High-Performance EOS 70D Digital SLR Camera

Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to introduce the high-performance EOS 70D Digital SLR camera - bringing advanced features to photo enthusiasts looking for a step up from their entry-level digital SLRs.

From Canon U.S.A., Inc. 2 Jul 2013

Finisar, u2t Photonics Enter MOU to Obtain Exclusive Access to 100G Coherent Modulator Technology

Finisar Corporation and u2t Photonics AG announced today that they have entered into a memorandum of understanding with respect to exclusive access to and joint development of all Indium-Phosphide (InP) based Mach-Zehnder modulator (MZM) technology developed at the Fraunhofer Heinrich-Hertz-Institute (HHI).

2 Jul 2013

Planetary Resources Completes Crowdfunding Campaign to Launch World’s First Public Space Telescope

Planetary Resources, Inc., the asteroid mining company, successfully completed its crowdfunding campaign yesterday to launch ARKYD – the world’s first public space telescope. Over the course of the 33-day campaign, the company generated support from more than 17,600 backers who pledged US$1,505,366 for the cause.

2 Jul 2013