Previously called the IEEE LEOS Annual Meeting, the annual IEEE Photonics Conference 2012 has been scheduled from 23 to 27 September at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport Hotel, San Francisco.
By G.P. Thomas
3 Aug 2012
Researchers have developed a novel technique for reducing the radiation dosage to destroy cancerous cells. Radiotherapy is a standard treatment for cancer. Radiotherapists apply varied doses depending on the severity of the tumor. Often, they have to apply very high doses to the whole tumor for effective treatment. This may cause side effects in the patients.
By Will Soutter
3 Aug 2012
Researchers have demonstrated a new way of achieving negative refraction in metamaterials. Researchers belonging to the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel have collaborated to achieve the 'extraordinarily strong' negative refraction. They have reported a negative refractive index of -700.
By Will Soutter
3 Aug 2012
A novel product line has been introduced by Innovation in Optics namely LumiBright BD Boards for LED applications requiring high power. The new offering increases current and heat spreading.
Ernst & Young, a global professional services company, will be saving a lot by using Philips energy-efficient LEDs to light up its US headquarters in New York City. It sought the services of Philips Lightolier Energy Services, lighting design firm One Lux Studio, and JAS consulting to retrofit 32 floors of the headquarters.
By G.P. Thomas
2 Aug 2012
The NSG factory located in Japan which has been functioning since 1938 is known for its quality customer care and expertise which spans over 50 years. The factory is ISO9002 certified for its quality assurance in its production, service and installation. It has also received certifications for several domestic quality assurance.
By G.P. Thomas
2 Aug 2012
Cree, a provider of innovative LED lighting, lighting-class LEDs and semiconductor products for radio-frequency and power applications, has launched a new 170 lumens-per-watt (LPW) prototype LED light bulb. The company produces energy-efficient LED lighting products that are free from mercury.
MarketsandMarkets has released a new research report on the global laser technology market.
By Will Soutter
2 Aug 2012
The LED light from Larson Electronics’ Magnalight.com is an affordable and serviceable alternative to more expensive integral LED fixtures. The LED lighting solution is constructed with copper free aluminum with a corrosion resistant aluminum reflector assembly.
By Will Soutter
1 Aug 2012
The Con Edison Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Market Partner Program has accepted TerraLUX, a company specializing in LED-based lighting solutions for various illumination applications.
By G.P. Thomas
1 Aug 2012
Energizer will display its latest innovations in sophisticated power and lighting solutions at this year’s Outdoor Retailer show. The company’s products include a range of lanterns, flashlights, a new collection of flameless candles and lanterns, sleek new portable chargers, USB chargers and headlights. The products will be available in Spring 2013.
By Will Soutter
1 Aug 2012
DILAS, the diode laser company, now offers substantially higher brightness with its 105-micron fiber-coupled module at 793nm. The conduction-cooled fiber-coupled diode laser module delivers 32-watt from a 105-micron fiber core at a wavelength of 793nm.
Solid Apollo, a company specializing in LED Lighting Technology, is offering pre-sale and post-sale technical advice, configurations, wiring diagrams, implementations and, product designs thus taking away the burden from contractors, architects and resellers.
By G.P. Thomas
31 Jul 2012
The parking garage located in the Kailua Town Center, nestled in one of the world’s top beaches was built to service newly developed commercial districts that comprise Whole Foods Supermarket, California Pizza Kitchen, and Long's Drug Store.
By G.P. Thomas
31 Jul 2012
A low-cost, compact piezo XY-positioner cum scanner for resolution enhancement and image stabilization by pixel substepping has been introduced by Piezo scanning stage specialist PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P.
By Will Soutter
31 Jul 2012