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Brother Unveils Cost-Effective Monochrome Laser Printers

Brother International has launched a wide range of compact and environmentally-friendly monochrome laser printers, MFCs and DCPs, for small to medium businesses, home offices and homes at the Address-Dubai mall.

By Andy Choi 4 Apr 2011

Micro-Displays Require Spectrophotometers to do What Standard Metrology Tools Can't

Micro-displays are currently being developed for the next generation of displays and feature ever smaller components. Component geometries have shrunk so much that standard metrology tools have difficulty accurately measuring color and intensity variations with the degree of spatial resolution required.

From CRAIC Technologies, Inc. 3 Apr 2011

Scallop Imaging Integrates exacqVision VMS in D7-180 Digital Surveillance Cameras

Scallop Imaging declared that its IP Digital Window D7-180 cameras now feature the ExacqVision VMS v4.6 software from Exacq Technologies to minimize both complexity and costs of surveillance cameras.

From Scallop Imaging 1 Apr 2011

Microchip Unveils 8-Bit Segmented LCD Microcontrollers with XLP Technology

Microchip Technology has added the PIC16LF190X MCUs to its portfolio of 8-bit segmented LCD microcontrollers (MCUs).

By Andy Choi 1 Apr 2011

Olypmus to Exhibit at Internatihnal Metrology Conference

Olympus has today announced that it will be exhibiting at the 13th International Conference on Metrology and Properties of Engineering Surfaces. Hosted by the National Physics Laboratory (NPL), the conference will take place from 12 – 15 April 2011 at the Twickenham Stadium in London.

31 Mar 2011

Stemmer Imaging Offer World's Smallest Firewire Cameras

STEMMER IMAGING can now offer one of the world’s smallest Firewire (IEEE1394b) cameras for machine vision and robotic applications. The ultra-compact and lightweight monochrome Sony XCD-MV6 measures just 19 mm (3/4 inch) in depth and weighs only 37 grams, yet produces high quality images.

31 Mar 2011

Stevens Researchers Develop Method to Optically Modulate Frequency of Lasers

Researchers at the Stevens Institute of Technology are devising a high-speed solution for transmitting information through free spaces using lasers.

By Andy Choi 31 Mar 2011

InfraReDx to Display LipiScan IVUS Coronary Imaging System at i2 Summit

InfraReDx declared that it will display the LipiScan IVUS Coronary Imaging System at the American College of Cardiology 60th Annual Scientific Session and Innovation in Intervention 2011.

By Andy Choi 31 Mar 2011

Lumetech and Lighting Science to Install Energy Efficient LED Lighting in Multiple Parking Garages in Dallas

Lumetech Group and Lighting Science Group have announced that five downtown parking garages will be installed with energy efficient LED lighting. This move will make Dallas as one of the front-runners in the United States adopting the cost-saving and energy efficient technology.

By Andy Choi 31 Mar 2011

Utility to Incorporate LED Lighting on Utility Trailers to Improve Driver Safety

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company has announced that all their dry and refrigerated van trailers will feature 100% LED lighting.

By Andy Choi 31 Mar 2011

Nikon Metrology Designs Anti-Electrostatic Stereoscopic Microscope for Biomedical and Industrial Applications

Nikon Metrology has launched an airtight, anti-electrostatic stereoscopic microscope. The SMZ-745 microscope has an anti-mold finish, which ensures that electrostatic discharges and contaminants such as water and dust do not damage the samples.

From Nikon Metrology NV 31 Mar 2011

Department of Defense Awards Multi-Million Dollar Contract to Eye Safety Systems

Idaho-based Eye Safety Systems has received a contract from the Philadelphia-based Department of Defense Logistics Agency Supply Center for optical prescription lens carrier kits.

By Andy Choi 31 Mar 2011

GenLED Lighting's Remote Adjustable Track Light System Features PoinGEN Technology

GenLED Lighting releases the Remote Adjustable Track Light system (RATL) designed specifically for the retail environment at Global Shop.

By Andy Choi 31 Mar 2011

Permlight for Signs Designs IP68-Compliant LED Module

LED module designer and manufacturer, Permlight for Signs has launched a highly effective product, OmniStar for Signs. It offers various environmentally-friendly solutions for the signage industry.

By Andy Choi 31 Mar 2011

US Projection Industry Establishes Laser Illuminated Projector Association

A new association has been formed by industry leaders of the US projection industry. The Laser Illuminated Projector Association (LIPA) was launched with the aim of detailing the advantages of laser illuminated projectors, recommending for a beneficial regulatory environment and stating suitable training guidelines for the industry.

By Andy Choi 31 Mar 2011