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Researchers Develop Colloidal-Quantum-Dot Solar Cell Using Atomic-Ligand Passivation

Researchers at the Pennsylvania State University, King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) and University of Toronto (U of T) have designed a colloidal-quantum-dot solar cell with a record conversion efficiency using atomic-ligand passivation method.

By Andy Choi 20 Sep 2011

UBF EDV Provides Compact Industrial Ethernet Fiber Optic Media Converter

UBF EDV Handel und Beratung, a provider of passive and active components for data communication, provides Industrial Fast Ethernet Bridge or media converter that links 100 Base-TX 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet RJ-45 port or 10 Base-T 10 Mbps Ethernet with 100 Base-FX 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet fiber optic port.

By Andy Choi 19 Sep 2011

VCQ Researchers Study Quantum Phenomenon of Large Objects Using Laser Pulses

Vienna Center for Quantum Science and Technology’s (VCQ) research team intends to study the quantum characteristics of huge objects.

By Andy Choi 19 Sep 2011

GigOptix Provides Optimum Performance Fiber Optic Components to Delta Electronics

GigOptix, a supplier of optical and semiconductor parts that provide high-speed communication flow, has agreed to supply Delta Electronics with 4-channel 10Gb/s VSCEL receiver and driver amplifier chipsets to provide pluggable products and active optical cables (AOC) services.

By Andy Choi 19 Sep 2011

Researchers Develop Laser That Can Sense Improvised Explosive Devices

Michigan State University (MSU) scientists have introduced a laser that could sense the presence of roadside bombs, which are the most destructive armaments being used by enemies in Afghanistan and Iraq.

By Andy Choi 19 Sep 2011

Fiber Optic-Based Ocean Bottom Cable to Revolutionize 4D Seismic Market

Acorn Energy’s subsidiary company dealing with manufacture, design and sales of fiber optic-based sensor systems, US Seismic Systems has announced that Ocean Bottom Cables will also be made a part of their product offering.

By Andy Choi 19 Sep 2011

Applied Energetics Introduces USP Laser Product Series

Applied Energetics has launched its ultrashort pulse (USP) laser product series. USP lasers also called ultrafast lasers or femtosecond lasers, emit quicklight pulses at increased power, and are able to ablate any material with increased accuracy without heat.

By Andy Choi 17 Sep 2011

BroadLight Collaborates with ETRI to Develop XGPON Technology in Korea

BroadLight, a provider of fiber access processors, has declared that it has partnered with National Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) of Korea.

By Andy Choi 17 Sep 2011

Acuity Brands’ Winline LED lightings Illuminate 9/11 Memorial

Acuity Brands, a provider of energy-saving lighting and control solutions, has declared that lightings from its custom lighting designing and manufacturing division, Winona Lighting, have been used to illuminate the National September 11 Memorial at New York.

By Andy Choi 17 Sep 2011

Infinera Introduces the DTN-X for Efficient Future Fiber Optic Networks

Infinera has introduced the DTN-X, a multi-terrabit packet-optical transport (P-OTN) network platform derived from pioneering 500 Gb/s Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs), designed for service providers throughout the world with higher needs for bandwidth motivated by mobile, video, and cloud-based services.

From Infinera 17 Sep 2011

Leica Introduces DFC365 FX Digital Fluorescence Microscope Camera

Leica Microsystems, a global provider of scientific instruments and microscopes, has introduced a new digital microscope camera, the Leica DFC365 FX fluorescence camera designed for imaging of live cells.

From Leica Microsystems GmbH 16 Sep 2011

Finisar Launches C+L Band Optical Processor with Laser Channel Emulation

Finisar has launched upgraded versions of the WaveShaper programmable optical processor.

By Andy Choi 16 Sep 2011

Beacon Contracts to Provide Fiber-Optic Cabling to Fortune 500 Client

Beacon Enterprise Solutions a company involved in the development, management and implementation of high performance information technology systems (ITS) infrastructure solutions, has entered into an agreement to offer fiber-optic cabling to one of its Fortune 50 pharmaceutical customers.

By Andy Choi 16 Sep 2011

MaxSHOT 3D Optical Coordinate Measuring System Combines Photogrammetric Camera and Processing Software

Creaform, a developer and manufacturer of portable 3D optical measurement technologies, has added the MaxSHOT 3D optical coordinate measuring system to its existing product portfolio.

By Andy Choi 16 Sep 2011

GlacialLight Launches GL-BL110 LED Industrial and Retail Light

GlacialLight, a subsidiary of GlacialTech, has released the novel product of Arcturus GL-Baylight Series, the GL-BL110 LED industrial and retail light.

By Andy Choi 15 Sep 2011