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iWatt Launches Innovative Digital AC/DC Solid State Lighting LED Driver Platform

iWatt Inc., a leading provider of digital-centric power management integrated circuits (ICs), today launched an innovative digital AC/DC solid state lighting (SSL) LED driver platform designed specifically to address the key issues of cost and lifetime in price-sensitive, non-dimmable, residential SSL bulb applications.

31 Jan 2013

Point Grey Praises AIA on Successful Ratification of New USB3 Vision Standard

Point Grey, a world-leading designer and manufacturer of innovative, high-performance digital cameras, is pleased to congratulate the Automated Imaging Association (AIA) and members of the USB3 Vision Technical Committee on the successful ratification of the new USB3 Vision standard.

31 Jan 2013

Newport Launches New SA2 Series of Solid Aluminum Breadboards for Photonics Research

Newport Corporation, a worldwide leader in lasers and photonics solutions that Make, Manage and Measure Light®, introduces an expanded product line of low-cost aluminum breadboards and accessories for basic photonics research and OEM optical assemblies.

From Newport Corporation 31 Jan 2013

Vishay to Highlight Optoelectronics and EFI Solutions at 2013 SPIE Photonics West Exhibition

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today announced that it will be showcasing its latest industry-leading optoelectronics and Vishay Electro-Films (EFI) solutions at the 2013 SPIE Photonics West Exhibition, taking place from Feb. 2-7 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. In booth 5535, products on display will include a wide range of infrared components, in addition to Vishay EFI custom submounts, high-performance RF capacitors, and wire-bondable products.

30 Jan 2013

Newport Launches High Energy Laser Mirrors with Excimer-Grade UV Fused Silica Substrates

Newport Corporation, a worldwide leader in laser and photonic solutions that Make, Manage, and Measure Light®, introduces long-lived deep ultraviolet (UV) excimer laser mirrors with projected lifetimes greater than 30 billion pulses when used in the proper photocontamination controlled environment.

From Newport Corporation 30 Jan 2013

Laser Research Optics Introduces Replacement Lenses and Mirrors for Plastics Cutting and Engraving

Laser Research Optics has introduced a line of OEM quality, replacement lenses and mirrors for use with most popular low power plastics cutting and engraving lasers. Most importantly, they are available for overnight delivery to reduce downtime.

From Laser Research Optics 30 Jan 2013

Mitsubishi Electric Launches LaserVue LED Eco-Conscious Portable Projectors

Mitsubishi Electric's new LaserVue® family of lamp-free, environmentally-conscious portable projectors create brilliant images with accurate colors using a technologically advanced light engine unlike any other hybrid projector on the market today. Eco-conscious teachers and presenters will see Mitsubishi's first new hybrid projector at FETC (Florida Education Technology Conference) at the Orlando Convention Center this week in Booth #1113.

30 Jan 2013

Researchers Demonstrate Nanoscale Photonic Device for Optical Spectroscopy

By bringing nanophotonics technology to traditional optical spectroscopy, a new kind of optical spectrometer with functions of sensing and spectral measurement has been recently demonstrated by a research team at The University of Alabama in Huntsville.

30 Jan 2013

Photonex London Roadshow Visits UCL to Showcase Photonic Techniques and Equipment

Arrangements for the 2013 annual Photonex London Roadshow are well under way to include a conference, photonics tutorials and an exhibition of 25 companies.

30 Jan 2013

Photron Launches Fastcam SA8 High-Speed Imaging System

Photron, Inc., a global leader and manufacturer of high speed cameras and image analysis software, introduces the powerful, high performance Fastcam SA8 high speed camera with 1280 x 1024 pixel image resolution up to 3,500 frames per second (fps). Increased frame rates are also available at reduced resolution, including 1280 x 720 (720p) at 5,000 fps.

From Photron USA, Inc. 29 Jan 2013

Spectra-Physics Introduces New Scientific Lasers at SPIE Photonics West 2013

Spectra-Physics®, a Newport Corporation brand, introduces two industry-leading scientific lasers at SPIE Photonics West 2013. The new high power Matisse® is the industry’s highest power tunable, single-frequency laser with over 6.5 W of output and narrowest 60 kHz external linewidth.

From Newport Corporation 29 Jan 2013

OVH to Increase Pan-European Network Capacity with Infinera DTN-X Platform

Infinera, a leading provider of Digital Optical Networks, announced today that OVH will deploy the Infinera DTN-X platform for their Pan-European Network, featuring 500 Gigabit per second (Gb/s) super-channels. OVH is the largest web hosting company in Europe supporting both public and private cloud services.

From Infinera 29 Jan 2013

Horizontal Progressive Mirror May Eliminate Automobile Blind Spots

A new optical prescription for automobile side-view mirrors may eliminate the dreaded "blind spot" in traffic without distorting the perceived distance of cars approaching from behind. As described in a paper published today in the Optical Society's (OSA) journal Optics Letters, objects viewed in a mirror using the new design appear larger than in traditional side-view mirrors, so it's easier to judge their following distance and speed.

From Optical Society Of America 29 Jan 2013

Larson Electronics Launches High Output Metal Halide Tower Security Spotlight

Larson Electronics has introduced a new high output tower security spotlight designed to provide a far reaching and intense light beam capable of illuminating objects up to 2,000 feet away.

29 Jan 2013

Sharp Launches Large-Format Professional LED Displays for Indoor Digital Signage

Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, is announcing a series of striking, large-format professional LED displays for the indoor digital signage market. This latest family of Sharp professional LED large-format displays feature stunning clarity, outstanding energy efficiency and advanced connectivity.

29 Jan 2013