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Gold Nanoparticle Channels Transmit Energy Through Dark Plasmons

A research team led by Stephan Link from Rice University has demonstrated that tiny channels of gold nanoparticles are capable of transmitting electromagnetic energy that begins as light and transmits through ‘dark plasmans.’

By Andy Choi 13 Feb 2012

Researchers Develop Tiniest Room-Temperature Laser and Thresholdless Laser

A research team from the University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego) has developed the tiniest room-temperature nanolaser till date, and a highly efficient ‘thresholdless’ laser capable of funneling all of its photons into a coherent beam of light or lasing.

By Andy Choi 13 Feb 2012

Soraa Unveils its Flagship Product, Soraa LED MR16 Lamp

Soraa, a renowned innovator of GaN on GaN, gallium nitride on gallium nitride solid-state lighting technology, has introduced the Soraa LED MR16 lamp, its flagship product.

By Andy Choi 10 Feb 2012

Quantum Dot-Based Technique to Study Neuron Behavior

A research team led by Lih Y. Lin and Fred Rieke from the University of Washington (UW) has developed a novel and highly targeted method by harnessing quantum dots for activating neurons in the brain in order to understand the way of communication of nerve cells.

By Andy Choi 10 Feb 2012

JK Lasers Opens New Sales Offices in Germany

JK Lasers, a worldwide innovator and producer of industrial lasers, has expanded its services in Germany by opening new sales offices. Located in Munich, the new sales offices are proximal to Hamburg and add to the development of the existing support network of JK Lasers.

By Andy Choi 10 Feb 2012

Report on Obstruction Lighting Manufacturing in the US Industry

The Obstruction Lighting Manufacturing industry functions in a recess market. The market size is evaluated by the number of tall structures such as power plants, towers, wind turbines and bridges that must be evident to aircraft to meet both international and domestic air travel regulations.

By Andy Choi 10 Feb 2012

Bridgelux and Amerlux Deliver New Street Lighting Options to City of Tulsa

Renowned as the World’s Oil Capital, Tulsa, Oklahoma, is now all set to progress with new innovative, energy efficient alternatives. Following the collaboration of the City of Tulsa with the U.S.-based firms such as Amerlux, a luminaire manufacturer and Bridgelux, a lightsource manufacturer, the City of Tulsa has installed high quality, energy efficient LED street lighting in its historic brady district.

By Andy Choi 10 Feb 2012

Makino Platform Utilizes Synova Laser MicroJet Technology

Synova SA has entered into an OEM Agreement with Tokyo-based Makino Milling Machine, on January 1st, 2012, for the manufacture of Laser MicroJet (LMJ) machines based on Makino machine technology.

From Synova Sa 9 Feb 2012

Canon Introduces New IXUS Digital Cameras with Built-In Wi-Fi Capabilities

Canon Australia has unveiled the latest contemporary models such as the 12x optical zoom IXUS 510 HS and 5x optical zoom IXUS 240 HS, a part of the IXUS range of digital compact cameras. These new, innovative compact cameras consist of advanced, 3.2” LCD touch screens that facilitate high-quality photographs and also feature Wi-Fi connectivity.

By Andy Choi 9 Feb 2012

STEMMER IMAGING to Supply Vieworks Cameras in Europe

Established in 1999, Vieworks has developed innovative optoelectronic imaging solutions, following the formulation of structural technologies including mechanics, optics, software and electronics.

By Andy Choi 9 Feb 2012

NeoPhotonics Augments NLW-TL Production by Expanding its Facility

NeoPhotonics is a renowned producer and designer of photonic integrated circuit (PIC) based modules and subsystems for bandwidth-intensive, high speed communications networks.

By Andy Choi 9 Feb 2012

Konica Minolta Introduces CL-500A Illuminance Spectrophotometer

Konica Minolta Sensing Americas (KMSA) has declared its participation in the Strategies In Light 2012 that is taking place at California’s Santa Clara convention center from 7 to 9 February, 2012.

From Konica Minolta Sensing Americas 9 Feb 2012

EOSINT P 800 Laser Sintering System Procured by Paramount Industries

The EOSINT P 800 Laser Sintering System that uses a novel high temperature laser sintering technology has been procured by Paramount Industries. The laser sysnteing system can process engineered polymers such as polyether ether ketone (PEEK) and poly aryl ether ketone (PAEK).

By Andy Choi 9 Feb 2012

EV Group Introduces EVG620HBL Gen II for High-Volume HB-LED Production

EV Group, a provider of lithography and wafer-bonding equipment, has introduced its second-generation completely automated mask alignment equipment, the EVG620HBL Gen II for mass-production of high-brightness LEDs (HB-LEDs).

By Andy Choi 9 Feb 2012

Veeco’s MOCVD System Selected for High-Brightness LED Production

Veeco Instruments, a provider of equipment for developing and manufacturing hard disk drives, solar cells, LEDs and other devices, has declared that its TurboDisc K465i gallium nitride (GaN) Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) tool has been qualified by SemiLEDs for mass-production of high-brightness LEDs.

From Veeco 9 Feb 2012