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Rockefeller Researchers Use Polarized Light to Study Nuclear Pore Complex Functions

Researchers at Rockefeller University have devised a new technique by controlling the specific attributes of polarized light. The method can be utilized to understand the orientation of particular proteins inside the cell.

By Andy Choi 21 Apr 2011

LED Shipments to Increase Over 40% in 2011

The Information Network, a market research firm based in New Tripoli, has released a new market research report titled ‘The Solid State Lighting Revolution: Market Analysis And Insight On Reducing Manufacturing Costs.’

By Andy Choi 21 Apr 2011

Cree Introduces Industry's First Lighting-Class LED Array

Provider of LED lighting solutions, Cree has introduced a new lighting-class LED array called Cree XLamp CXA2011 LED array, the first of its kind in the industry.

From WOLFSPEED, INC. 20 Apr 2011

FAVI Entertainment Introduces Affordable LED-Based Mini Projector

Supplier of visual display and digital projection products, FAVI Entertainment proclaimed that it has introduced a low-cost LED-based mini projector called the FAVI RioHD-LED-2 Mini into the market.

By Andy Choi 20 Apr 2011

Intematix’s ChromaLit Collection Includes New LED Lighting Design Options

Provider of proprietary phosphors for energy-efficient LEDs, Intematix has expanded its ChromaLit Collection, a portfolio of phosphor light sources, by introducing new additional options.

By Andy Choi 20 Apr 2011

International Rectifier Unveils Switched Mode Power Supply Control IC for LED Lighting Solutions

Pioneer in power control technology, International Rectifier has unveiled the Switched Mode Power Supply (SMPS) control IC called the IRS2548D to deliver energy-saving solutions for ultra power LED lighting such as LED theatrical lighting, stadium lighting and street lighting.

By Andy Choi 20 Apr 2011

Lumiette Unveils Energy-Efficient Flat Panel Lamp

Lighting solutions provider, Lumiette has introduced a new Flat Panel Lamp (FPL) called the Xcellume PAR (Parabolic Aluminized Reflector type) 38 FPL.

By Andy Choi 20 Apr 2011

Umicore to Launch GASIR Standards for Thermal Imaging Applications

Umicore Electro-Optic Materials will launch a new set of GASIR® standard assemblies for cost sensitive low and high volume thermal imaging applications. The new GASIR® standard assemblies will be launched at SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing 2011 and expand Umicore’s existing range of standard infrared lenses.

19 Apr 2011

Acuity Brands Launches LED Roadway Lighting Systems

Pioneer in energy-saving lighting systems, Acuity Brands has expanded its LED outdoor lighting portfolio with the introduction of a new line of products called the American Electric Lighting Autobahn luminaires.

By Andy Choi 19 Apr 2011

Italian Navy Warships to Use RSL Fiber Systems’ Remote Source Lighting Systems

RSL Fiber Systems has inked an international defense agreement with Fincantieri, a shipbuilder based in Italy, to deliver fiber optic remote source lighting solutions for the new Fregata Europea Multi-Missione (FREMM) class frigates being constructed by the Italian Navy.

By Andy Choi 19 Apr 2011

EMCORE Introduces 10 Gb-s Optical Transport Cards for Opengear Platform

Supplier of semiconductor-based systems, subsystems and parts for the solar power and fiber optics markets, EMCORE has introduced new 10 Gb/s optical transport cards for applications in openGear platform.

From Emcore Corporation 19 Apr 2011

Information Gatekeepers Releases Market Report on Active Optical Cables

Telecom research and consulting firm, Information Gatekeepers has released a new market research report titled ‘Active Optical Cables Market Report 2011’.

By Andy Choi 19 Apr 2011

Goodrich to Develop Solutions for SWIR Imaging Sensors

The Air Force Research Laboratory, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate has selected Goodrich to design systems for its short wave infrared imaging sensors.

From UTC Aerospace Systems - ISR and Space Systems 19 Apr 2011

Cree Introduces High-Lumen LED Module for Commercial Applications

Pioneer in LED lighting solutions, Cree has introduced an ultra-lumen LED module called the Cree LED LMH6 that facilitates overall cost reduction, speeds up the market-reach time and simplifies the lighting design for the company’s customers across Asia and Europe.

From WOLFSPEED, INC. 19 Apr 2011

New Iverted Microscope from Olympus Automatically Maintains Focus

Olympus has today announced the release of the inverted IX81 microscope with ZDC2 Z-Drift compensation system. This next generation solution ensures that your samples are always in focus, providing extremely sharp images. The two modes, continuous and ‘one-shot’, enable the completion of any time-lapse experiments.

18 Apr 2011