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Carl Zeiss Meditec Announces Installation of 10,000th Cirrus HD-Optical Coherence Tomography System

Medical technology provider Carl Zeiss Meditec announced the installation of its 10,000th Cirrus™ HD-OCT system at the practice of Christa Dawson OD, Premier Eyecare & Eyewear, in Grandview, MO.

7 Nov 2012

Xradia Launches Contest on Innovative Use of 3D X-ray Imaging in Semiconductor Research

Xradia, Inc. is launching the first annual "Coolest Thing You've Never Seen" contest recognizing innovative use of 3D X-ray imaging to advance research in biology, geology, and materials science including the semiconductor industry. Winning images will be featured in Microscopy Today magazine, with the top winner in each of the four categories featured on the cover of Microscopy Today.

From Xradia 7 Nov 2012

Gigahertz-Optik Launch Advanced Light Hazard Meter

Gigahertz-Optik’s X1-3 Light Hazard Meter is ideal for classification and hazard assessment of light sources in the field.

6 Nov 2012

Leica Microsystems Releases New Version of LAS Imaging Software to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Image Analysis

This year sees the 50th anniversary of image analysis, and Leica Microsystems is proud of its connections from the very beginning. To celebrate and extend the long association with digital image analysis, Leica Microsystems has released the latest version of the highly successful Leica Application Suite (LAS) digital imaging software.

From Leica Microsystems GmbH 6 Nov 2012

EBV Elektronik to Distribute Bridgelux LED Lighting Solutions

Bridgelux Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of LED lighting technologies and solutions, today announced that EBV Elektronik, an Avnet company, has become a distributor for Bridgelux products in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. With its broad sales network and established customer base, EBV will serve as an instrumental channel partner for the rapidly growing LED chip and packaged products business at Bridgelux.

6 Nov 2012

Satellite Imaging Data May Help Forecast Eruptions at Volcanoes

A new study by scientists at the University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science uses Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) data to investigate deformation prior to the eruption of active volcanoes in Indonesia's west Sunda arc.

6 Nov 2012

Top ICRAR Contributor Awarded Tour of Murchison Radio-Astronomy Observatory

Last week the top contributor to citizen science initiative theSkyNet travelled to the heart of the West Australian outback to visit the future site of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio telescope.

6 Nov 2012

Scientists Converge at First International School on Laser Applications

MORE than 80 scientists from across Europe converged on Caen, France for the first international school on laser applications, organised by LA3NET – a training network initiated and coordinated by the University of Liverpool and the Cockcroft Institute.

6 Nov 2012

OmniVision Launches OV5656 5 MP CameraChip Sensor

OmniVision Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: OVTI), a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today announced the OV5656, a high performance, cost-effective 5-megapixel CameraChip sensor for growing smartphone, tablet and digital video camera (DVC) markets.

From OmniVision Technologies, Inc. 6 Nov 2012

Dispersion-Relation Fluorescence Spectroscopy Delivers Greater Resolutions to Study Cells

The ability of fluorescence microscopy to study labeled structures like cells has now been empowered to deliver greater spatial and temporal resolutions that were not possible before, thanks to a new method developed by University of Illinois researcher Gabriel Popescu and Ru Wang from his lab. Using this method, they were able to study the critical process of cell transport dynamics at multiple spatial and temporal scales and reveal, for the first time, properties of diffusive and directed motion transport in living cells.

6 Nov 2012

Prophotonix Launch New Line of Laser Modules for Machine Vision

ProPhotonix Limited, (London Stock Exchange - AIM: PPIX and PPIR; OTC: STKR.PK), a designer and manufacturer of LED illumination systems, laser diode modules and a laser diode distributor, is pleased to announce it will launch the 3D PRO Laser and 3D PRO Laser Mini product line at the Vision Show in Stuttgart, Germany on November 6, 2012.

From Prophotonix 5 Nov 2012

Resolve Optics Provides Guidelines on Using Radiation Resistant Lenses

Resolve Optics Ltd has produced an informative technical note that addresses the question 'Does My Application Require Radiation Resistant Lenses?

From Resolve Optics Ltd. 5 Nov 2012

HID Global Unveils New FARGO HDP8500LE Industrial Card Laser Engraver

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, today announced the FARGO® HDP®8500LE Industrial Card Laser Engraver, a new module in its FARGO Industrial Series for high-security state and government eID programs and other applications requiring advanced visual security.

5 Nov 2012

CSR Introduces Digital Camera Processor for Still and Motion-Image Portable Devices

CSR plc today introduced COACH16™, a new flagship Digital Camera Processor that provides support for the most advanced features in today’s high-performance still and motion-image portable devices, including Digital Single-Lens Reflex (DSLR) cameras, Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Cameras (MILC) and high-end Digital Still Cameras (DSC). The performance of COACH16 also makes it perfect for camcorders and other mobile video applications, including those in sport cameras, security cameras and mobile drive recorders.

5 Nov 2012

Man Machine Interface Touch Displays for Personal Care Packaging Applications

American Industrial Systems Inc. (AIS), an ISO 9001:2008 certified supplier and manufacturer of human machine interface touch displays with NEMA 4 stainless steel front bezel are designed to ensure operations can be performed reliably in all circumstances.

5 Nov 2012