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Advanced Touch Screen Technology Opens New Doors to the Student Community

The University of Leicester's School of Museum Studies in association with the British Museum provides innovative opportunities for students as they switch from using printed handouts and currently employs tablet computers, as a result of venture in new technology.

By Andy Choi 22 Dec 2011

Launching Embedded ALLink Wireless Control for LED Garage Lights

Appalachian Lighting Systems, (ALSI) declared the launch of embedded ALLink wireless control and monitoring, featuring the new version of the solid-state canopy light or parking garage series of the company.

By Andy Choi 22 Dec 2011

KVH Industries Delivers Single-Axis Fiber-Optic Gyroscopes for US Military

KVH Industries has declared that the company has received a $7.6 million order from an international defense contractor for its single-axis fiber optic gyroscope (FOGs).

By Andy Choi 22 Dec 2011

Researchers at UJI Develop Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

The Photovoltaic and Optoelectronic Devices Group at the Universitat Jaume I (UJI) in Spain has developed dye-sensitized solar cells. These cells are also called as dye solar cells (DSC).

By Andy Choi 22 Dec 2011

Researchers Use Optical Coherence Tomography to Measure Growth Rate of Cone Cells

Researchers at the Indiana University Bloomington have used an optical coherence tomography (OCT) to study the nano-scale growth of cone cells in a live human eye.

By Andy Choi 22 Dec 2011

NIST Develops Fiber-Coupled Radiometer Capable of Measuring Absolute Optical Power

By using a microscopic forest of carbon nanotubes, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) scientists have developed a first-of-its-kind fiber-coupled cryogenic radiometer that is capable of delivering absolute optical power measurements via an optical fiber.

By Andy Choi 22 Dec 2011

MSC Software, Sigmadyne Declare New Methods for Optical Systems Development

MSC Software, a pioneer in multidiscipline simulation solutions that generate product innovation, declared that Sigmadyne, a software development and finite element analysis consulting company, has presented a wide range of capabilities for the optical systems analysis with MSC Nastran as their basic simulation software.

By Andy Choi 21 Dec 2011

Nexxus Lighting Launches PAR20 and PAR30 LED Replacement Lamps

Nexxus Lighting, declared the introduction of its new PAR20 and PAR30 bulbs, being added to its collection of LED replacement lamps. Both the bulbs are completely dimmable and portable and have been validated to demonstrate their property, which surpasses industry performance standards.

By Andy Choi 21 Dec 2011

Research for Improvement in Laser-Manufacturing Technique

Data related to the properties of ultrafast laser pulses have been collected by engineers, which will give rise to new applications in diagnostics, manufacturing, and other research.

By Andy Choi 21 Dec 2011

Northrop Grumman Provides Fiber-Optic INS-GPS System for US Navy Helicopter

The US Navy, Naval Air Systems Command based in Patuxent River, has awarded a follow-on contract for Northrop Grumman to provide laboratory test and integration support for the LN-251 embedded fiber-optic inertial navigation system (INS)/ global positioning system (GPS), which is installed on the latest Sikorsky Aircraft's CH-53K Super Stallion helicopter.

By Andy Choi 21 Dec 2011

Pharox Solar Kits Aid Lemnis Lighting to Illuminate Zambia

Lemnis Lighting, a pioneer in sustainable LED lighting technology, illuminates Zambia this festival season by supporting Pharox Solar Kit customers through the ‘buy one, give one’ offer.

By Andy Choi 21 Dec 2011

NASA Grant to Boston Micromachines to Support Exoplanet Imaging Research

Boston Micromachines, a manufacturer of MEMS deformable mirrors (DMs) for use in adaptive optics systems, has declared that the Small Business Innovation Research Program of NASA has awarded a $125,000 Phase 1 contract to Boston Micromachines for assisting the exoplanet imaging research, a major objective of NASA.

From Boston Micromachines Corporation 21 Dec 2011

METTLER TOLEDO Presents Webinar on Optical Oxygen Measurement Technology

METTLER TOLEDO has declared an on-demand webinar on “Improved Beer Quality and Higher Yield with optical O2 measurement”. This optical O2 sensing technology will be employed in various applications instead of using the conventional amperometric O2 measurement.

By Andy Choi 21 Dec 2011

GlacialLight LED Lamps Replace Traditional Lights at Kampala, Uganda Sheraton

GlacialLight, a division of GlacialTech, a provider of power supply, PC enclosure and cooling solutions, has announced that the Kampala, Uganda Sheraton has replaced its traditional lights with energy-saving LED lights.

By Andy Choi 21 Dec 2011

Researchers Develop Electronic Quantum Dots Probe to Perform Rapid Drug Testing

A research team led by Swadeshmukul Santra, an Associate Professor at the University of Central Florida, has developed an electronic quantum dots probe that paves the way for testing the efficiency of new pharmaceuticals rapidly.

By Andy Choi 21 Dec 2011