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Researchers Develop Perfect Absorber for Infrared Optical Device Applications

A new device invented at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) can absorb 99.75% of infrared light that shines on it. When activated, it appears black to infrared cameras.

27 Nov 2012

Oncam Grandeye Releases Explosion-Proof Camera System for 360-Degree Surveillance

Oncam Grandeye, the award-winning industry leader in 360-degree technology that enables cameras with total situational awareness, today announced its launch of the world’s first explosion-proof camera system for 360-degree surveillance.

27 Nov 2012

FUJIFILM Remains Focus on Development of 3D Digital Mammography Technology

FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A. Inc., which received the '2012 Global X-Ray Mammography Technology Award' from Frost & Sullivan this fall, continues to grow its reputation and leadership role in woman's health with 3D breast imaging technology that provides a direct visual representation of the volumetric structure of the breast. Visitors to the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) will have a chance to see products and have discussions with representatives of the medical imaging and informatics company.

26 Nov 2012

Sony Electronics Debuts Work-In-Progress 20.5-Inch OLED Display at RSNA 2012

At RSNA 2012, Sony Electronics is unveiling its latest display innovation for the medical industry: a work-in-progress 20.5-inch OLED display.

26 Nov 2012

Siemens Healthcare Exhibits Imaging Innovations at RSNA 2012

At the 98th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), from November 25 to 30 in Chicago, Siemens Healthcare (Booth #831, East Building/Lakeside Center at McCormick Place, Hall D) will provide imaging innovations to help the medical community visualize answers to life-threatening diseases – in ways that invite new clinical possibilities for detection, more accurate diagnosis, and more targeted therapy. These innovations demonstrate Siemens’ innovation and competitiveness – two components of the Healthcare Sector’s Agenda 2013 global initiative.

26 Nov 2012

Fujifilm Exhibits Innovative Portable Digital X-Ray Systems at RSNA 2012

New and innovative portable digital X-ray systems from FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. take center stage at the 2012 annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), with advanced technologies such as Irradiated Side Sampling (ISS) and Dynamic Visualization (DV), and many additional features that focus on improving dose and image quality performance.

26 Nov 2012

Global Display Market Expects to Grow at 3.1% CAGR from 2012 to 2017

According to a new market research report, "Global Display Market (2012 - 2017) By Technology [E-Paper, OLED, LED, LCD, DLP, LCoS, Plasma], Type [Conventional, Flexible, Transparent, 3D], Applications [Consumer Appliances, Home Appliances, Automotive, Industrial, Healthcare, Others] & Geography" published by MarketsandMarkets, the total global display market is expected to reach $164.24 billion by 2017, at a CAGR of 3.1% from 2012 to 2017.

26 Nov 2012

New Technique Enables Improved 3D Image Processing in Real Time

Researchers at the UPNA-Public University of Navarre develop a technique to improve the capture in real time of three-dimensional images. The work, published in a leading scientific journal on Computation and Artificial Intelligence, has applications in aeronautics, the automotive sector and operating theatres.

26 Nov 2012

PTB Scientists Use Laser Light to Excite Atoms and Molecules

PTB presents a new procedure to excite atoms and molecules using a laser

23 Nov 2012

VOTI’s 3-D Perspective X-ray Scanning Technology Used at International Conference

It was "mission accomplished" for VOTI's ground-breaking 3-D Perspective x-ray scanning technology at a recent international conference held in Quebec City, October 21-26.

23 Nov 2012

Samsung Galaxy Camera Coming for the Holidays in Canada

Samsung Electronics Canada, the global leader in Android™ smartphones, today announced that the GALAXY Camera will be available at Canadian retailers on December 7, 2012 in time for the holiday shopping season.

23 Nov 2012

Report Analyzes Development Trend of Carbon Materials for LED and Solar Cell Applications

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Carbon Market Analysis for LED & PV (2009 - 2015F)" report to their offering.

23 Nov 2012

Terahertz Scanners Non-Destructively Detect Damaging Biocides in Hidden Wall Paintings

Damaging biocides can be detected on old wooden sculptures, hidden wall paintings can be made visible again and the layered structures of pieces of art analyzed. Using terahertz scanners restorers will soon be able to identify quickly, and completely non-destructively, what is happening with an object of art. Fraunhofer scientists will introduce a new generation of such scanners at the denkmal trade fair (Hall 2, H30), from November 22 - 24 in Leipzig, Germany.

22 Nov 2012

Optical Fiber Cable Market in China to Grow at 21.49% CAGR till 2015

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Optical Fiber Cable Market in China 2011-2015

22 Nov 2012

Dwarf Planet Shows No Sign of Having an Atmosphere

Dwarf planet Makemake is about two thirds of the size of Pluto, and travels around the Sun in a distant path that lies beyond that of Pluto but closer to the Sun than Eris, the most massive known dwarf planet in the Solar System (eso1142 - http://www.eso.org/public/news/eso1142/).

22 Nov 2012