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IR and UV Imaging Provide Better Picture of Storm Destruction

Images of the destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy have captured the immense power of what many experts have termed a “superstorm.” These snapshots and videos might not tell the whole story, however. A group of Drexel University engineers are now trying to give rescue and recovery workers a better picture of the storm’s damages that can’t be seen by the naked eye.

1 Feb 2013

VDMA Photonics Forum Brings Together Competences and Resources

The German Engineering Federation (VerbandDeutscherMaschinen- und Anlagenbau – VDMA) unites seven different professional sectors related to photonics under one roof. With the support of a group of member firms comprising the market leaders of each industry involved and renowned institutions from the world of research, the Photonics Forum bundles and networks the existing competences and resources in the VDMA on a thematically oriented platform.

1 Feb 2013

Photonis to Present on Low Light Scientific Cameras at Photonics West

Photonis will be doing a presentation, "Advancements in Low Light Scientific Cameras" at the upcoming Photonics West show, on Tuesday, February 5th at 1:30 PM in Demo Room 2, located in North Hall D.

From PHOTONIS Technologies S.A.S. 31 Jan 2013

AstraNet Systems Releases New, Low Volume, Short Pathlength Spectrophotometer

AstraNet Systems Ltd (Cambridge, England), a manufacturer of analyser systems based on fibre optic coupled spectrophotometry, is pleased to announce the availability of a new product for the Life Sciences market.

From AstraNet Systems Ltd. 31 Jan 2013

Breakthrough Laser Technology May Lead to Self-Cooling Computer Chips

Bulky and noisy air-conditioning compressors and refrigerators may soon be a thing of the past.

31 Jan 2013

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