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Garmin Introduces VIRB True HD 1080p Action Camera Series

Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced VIRB, its first true HD 1080p action camera series. From action sports to family vacations, VIRB combines a unique feature set that makes it easier than ever to capture life’s memories.

22 Aug 2013

Researchers Intelligently Intensify Inelastic X-Ray Scattering

Without the currently available plethora of X-ray methods, basic research in the physical sciences would be unthinkable. The methods are used in solid state physics, in the analysis of biological structures, and even art historians have X-rays to thank for many new insights.

22 Aug 2013

Collage Image of Earth Waving at Saturn Released

People around the world shared more than 1,400 images of themselves as part of the Wave at Saturn event organized by NASA's Cassini mission on July 19 -- the day the Cassini spacecraft turned back toward Earth to take our picture. The mission has assembled a collage from those images.

22 Aug 2013

IDS Announce uEye XS - Smallest Machine Vision Camera with Autofocus

IDS Imaging Development Systems announced that it is shipping its new uEye™ XS, the world's smallest machine vision camera with autofocus.

From IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH 22 Aug 2013

Canon to Showcase Imaging Solutions at International Legal Technology Association Conference

Addressing the paper-intensive legal industry's need for document efficiency, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, will demonstrate a selection of its diverse input-to-output technologies and services at the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) Conference.

From Canon U.S.A., Inc. 21 Aug 2013

EISA Honors Nikon with European Camera 2013-2014 Award for D7100 Digital SLR Camera

Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce that the Nikon D7100 DX-format digital SLR camera is the recipient of the European Camera 2013-2014 award presented by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA).

21 Aug 2013

Plimsoll Offers Analysis Report on Chinese Optics Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Optics (Chinese)" report to their offering.

21 Aug 2013

New Optical Conversion Product Extends Life of Secure Fiber Optic Infrastructure

As data security breaches escalate and IT budgets fall precipitously in government and private sectors, FiberPlex Technologies announces a new optical conversion product that extends the life and reach of secure fiber optic infrastructure currently in use by the vast majority of data centers and secure networks today.

21 Aug 2013

Fujifilm to Introduce FUJINON XA55x9.5 HDTV Lens with 55x High Power Zoom

FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Shigehiro Nakajima) will launch FUJINON XA55x9.5 (hereinafter XA55x9.5) at the end of August. As an addition to the lineup of HDTV lenses, this lens offers both 55x high-power zoom and high optical performance and is best for sports broadcasts, concerts and live productions.

21 Aug 2013

Lake Shore to Highlight It's Materials Chracterization Terahertz Systems at SPIE Optics + Photonics

Lake Shore Cryotronics will exhibit its materials characterization solutions, including its prototype terahertz (THz) system, at booth 623 at SPIE Optics + Photonics, August 27-29 in San Diego.

From Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc. 20 Aug 2013

e-con Systems, Inc. Launch the See3CAM_80 SuperSpeed Camera

e-con Systems Inc., a leading embedded design services company specializing in the development of advanced camera solutions announces the launch of the See3CAM_80, part of the See3CAM family of USB3.0 SuperSpeed cameras.

20 Aug 2013

CDSCO Grants STAAR Surgical Approval to Market Visian ICL with CentraFLOW in India

STAAR Surgical Company, a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of implantable lenses and delivery systems for the eye, today announced that it has received regulatory approval to market its Visian® Implantable Collamer® Lens (ICL™) with CentraFLOW™ technology from the CDSCO in India.

20 Aug 2013

Abbott Acquires Ophthalmic Device Company, OptiMedica

Abbott today announced that it has completed its acquisition of OptiMedica Corporation, a privately-held, Silicon Valley-based ophthalmic device company.

20 Aug 2013

Spectranetics Expands Turbo Elite Laser Atherectomy Catheter Product Line

The Spectranetics Corporation today announced the launch of the Turbo Elite® .035 product line extension. The two new catheter sizes – with diameters of 2.3 mm and 2.5 mm – are compatible with a .035" guidewire, augmenting the versatility of the Turbo Elite laser to treat complex lesions including chronic total occlusions (CTOs) in blood vessels above and below the knee.

20 Aug 2013

Market Share for Fiber-Optic Broadband to Increase to 19% by End of 2013

Worldwide fixed-line broadband subscriptions continue to grow at a healthy pace in 2013. According to ABI Research’s “Broadband Subscribers” Market Data, fiber-optic broadband market share will reach 19% by year-end 2013, from 16% in 2012.

20 Aug 2013