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Square Kilometre Array, IBM and ASTRON Partner to Tackle Big Data Challenge

Square Kilometer Array (SKA) South Africa, a business unit of the country’s National Research Foundation is joining ASTRON, the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy, and IBM in a four-year collaboration to research extremely fast, but low-power exascale computer systems aimed at developing advanced technologies for handling the massive amount of data that will be produced by the SKA, which is one of the most ambitious science projects ever undertaken.

12 Mar 2013

IDS Extends Ensenso N10 Stereo 3D Camera Range

IDS is extending the Ensenso N10 camera range with a series of additional versions with different focal lengths. A total of 24 models of the compact stereo 3D camera with USB 2.0 interface are now available.

From IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH 11 Mar 2013

Toshiba Introduces Aplio Ultrasound Systems for Improved Cardiac Diagnoses at ACC

To help clinicians more accurately and efficiently diagnose cardiovascular disease, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. introduces the AplioTM 500 and Aplio 300 CV ultrasound systems. Compact and easy-to-use, Aplio 500 CV and Aplio 300 CV deliver exceptional image quality and advanced technologies to improve patient diagnoses and treatment.

From Toshiba America, Inc. 11 Mar 2013

Toshiba Adds Activation Imaging to 3D Wall Motion Tracking Software for Cardiovascular Ultrasound

For better treatment planning during cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.’s Activation Imaging is the company’s latest addition to its 3D Wall Motion Tracking software. Activation Imaging is an FDA-cleared, proprietary technology available on the Aplio ArtidaTM cardiovascular ultrasound system.

From Toshiba America, Inc. 11 Mar 2013

Epson Introduces VG-4513CB Series Voltage Controlled Crystal Oscillators for Optical Networking

Epson Electronics America, Inc. (EEA) today announced that is has begun shipping samples of the VG-4513CB series of voltage controlled crystal oscillators (VCXO). Designed for optical networking and LTE (long-term evolution) base stations applications, the VG-4513CB uses a high-frequency fundamental crystal to achieve output frequencies up to 500 MHz with no spurs and very low phase noise and low jitter.

11 Mar 2013

Philips to Introduce Live Image-Guidance Tool at ACC.13

As a technology company that cares about people, Philips Healthcare challenges itself every day to deliver on this promise and help solve the world's toughest health care concerns and clinical challenges through meaningful innovation.

11 Mar 2013

Researchers Track Protein Interaction Using IR and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy

Researchers at the Ruhr Universität Bochum have developed a new method for attaching proteins to the surface of germanium crystals – for the first time also membrane proteins. This enables time-resolved tracking of the interactions between molecules using infrared spectroscopy in a way that is accurate down to atomic resolution.

11 Mar 2013

High Speed 3-D Holographic Techniques Help Determine How Plankton Adapt to Viscosity Changes

Imagine trying to swim through a pool of honey. Because of their small size, this is what swimming in water is like for tiny marine plankton. So, it was often assumed they would be easy prey, especially in the dense viscosity of colder waters, but that is not necessarily so.

11 Mar 2013

Dynamic Management System Redirects Traffic-Congestion in Optical Networks

OFC/NFOEC 2013 to feature talk on OpenFlow/PCE hybrid system that dynamically controls and manages optical network connections

8 Mar 2013

INRS Develops Electromagnetic Non-Reciprocal Isolator for Terahertz Applications

Dr. Roberto Morandotti and his team at the INRS Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications Research Centre have developed a device that is critical to the use of terahertz (THz) sources for a variety of applications.

8 Mar 2013

GE Introduces Lumination BL Series LED Luminaires Designed for Integrated Ceiling Systems

Today there is a renaissance occurring in the commercial ceiling space where continuous or ‘monolithic’ designs are injecting new energy into traditionally uninspired areas. Engineered to fit tomorrow’s integrated ceiling systems, GE’s new Lumination™ BL Series LED Luminaires help free architects and lighting professionals from the constraints of traditional t-grid ceiling designs.

8 Mar 2013

Larson Electronics Launches Powerful, Low Profile Fluorescent Light for Hazardous Locations

Larson Electronics has announced the release of a powerful yet low profile fluorescent light designed to provide high quality illumination in areas deemed hazardous locations.

8 Mar 2013

IDS Debuts New Stereo 3D Camera at VISION 2012

IDS Imaging Development Systems, a global leader in medical and machine vision, has entered the emerging three-dimensional vision market with a groundbreaking new stereo 3D camera: the Ensenso™ N10, introduced last week at the VISION 2012 exhibition in Stuttgart, Germany.

From IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH 8 Mar 2013

Cranfield to Collaborate in Development of Laser-Based Manufacturing Processes

Cranfield will be collaborating in a newly announced UK Centre which will be looking at innovative ways of using lasers in UK manufacturing, to replace 'conventional' tools.

8 Mar 2013

Strategy Analytics Predicts 31% Growth in Camera Deployment in Light Vehicles

In the Automotive Electronics Service report, "Automotive Cameras: Chip Platform Strategies Enable Both Mandate Compliance And Enhanced Performance," Strategy Analytics predicts a 31 percent growth in camera deployment in light vehicles over the next five years, topping 89 million units by 2019.

7 Mar 2013