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BulbAmerica to Introduce a New Range of Organic LED Light Bulbs

Over the years, incandescent bulbs have been the traditional light bulbs serving household and commercial lighting. These incandescent bulbs with flame shaped configuration were used as electric candles in schools, homes, and stores, especially during winters.

By Andy Choi 28 Feb 2012

BAE Systems to Deliver Laser Target Locator Modules to the U.S. Army

BAE Systems has been presented with a contract worth $23 million by the U.S. Army, to deliver lightweight handheld Laser Target Locator Modules (LTLM).

By Andy Choi 28 Feb 2012

Colorado Lighting Provides Energy-Efficient Lighting Retrofit for Westminster Skating Facility

The three-rink Ice Centre facility at the Promenade is one of the most remarkable skating facilities in Colorado. The existing lighting retrofit conserves up to $30,000 of energy costs per year. Inefficient metal halide lamps have been mounted on the three rinks of the Ice Centre that consumed over 1,000 W of electricity.

By Andy Choi 28 Feb 2012

Inground Well Lights Now Available at 12 Volt Lighting

12 Volt Lighting has launched a new lighting application called Inground well lights. These lights provide excellent illumination without compromising on elegance and aesthetic features.

By Andy Choi 28 Feb 2012

Inorganic LEDs Produce Light in UV Range

A process to produce light in the UV spectrum has been developed by a group of multinational researchers. This process produces glass-based, inorganic LEDs that emit light in the UV spectrum.

By Andy Choi 28 Feb 2012

Finilite Completes Lighting Design Retrofit Project for SHI international

Finilite, a provider of lighting solutions for commercial buildings, has revealed the completion of a retrofit project with installation of lights in the SHI International Headquarters of Franklin in New Jersey.

By Andy Choi 27 Feb 2012

EnvironmentalLights.com to Introduce New LED Strip Lights at GlobalShop

EnvironmentalLights.com has introduced a new line of LED strip lights at GlobalShop, which is the largest annual event in the world for consumer and retail design. This event will be conducted from 28 February to 2 March, in Las Vegas.

By Andy Choi 27 Feb 2012

PPG Presents Seminar on Optical Materials and Technologies at SIOF 2012

A seminar was presented by PPG Industries at the China (Shanghai) International Optics Fair (SIOF 2012). The seminar focused on optical materials and technologies.

From PPG Industries Inc. 27 Feb 2012

Vishay Intertechnology Unveils High-Speed Silicon PIN Photodiodes

Vishay Intertechnology has launched new silicon PIN photodiodes to expand its optoelectronics portfolio. The high-speed photodiodes have high radiant sensitivity, and switching time is also faster.

By Andy Choi 27 Feb 2012

Harvard University Scientists Create a Novel Tunable Optical Filter

A research team comprising Kenneth Crozier and colleagues from the Harvard University has developed a novel tunable color filter, which utilizes optical nanoantennas for accurately controlling color output.

By Andy Choi 27 Feb 2012

Researchers Create First Physical Demonstration of Lumped Optical Circuit Elements

A research team led by Nader Engheta from the University of Pennsylvania is working on ways to use light in place of electricity. The team has developed the first physical illustration of ‘lumped’ optical circuit elements using nanotechnology.

By Andy Choi 27 Feb 2012

Finisar Launches WaveShaper Programmable Optical Filters

Two latest WaveShaper Programmable Optical Filters, WaveShaper 1000M/SP and 1000S/SP have been launched by Finisar. The programmable filters, which maintain polarization, offer phase spectra and amplitude controls in the C-band.

By Andy Choi 24 Feb 2012

NinePoint Medical Begins Clinical Evaluation of Nvision VLE Imaging System

NinePoint Medical, involved in devising medical instruments for in vivo pathology, has begun clinical trials to assess superior resolution optical imaging of the Barrett’s esophagus using its own Nvision VLE Imaging System.

By Andy Choi 24 Feb 2012

STEMMER IMAGING Releases Advanced User Programmable Vision Processor

Teledyne DALSA’s new Xcelera-CL VX4 user programmable vision processor is now offered by STEMMER IMAGING. Integrated with Sapera APF, the Xcelera-CL VX4 offers a dynamic vision processor based on FPGA (field-programmable gate array) and integrated graphical FPGA development environment that promotes optimized high-performance machine vision applications.

By Andy Choi 23 Feb 2012