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New Fixed Focus Lenses for Thermal Imaging

Resolve Optics Ltd. has introduced a new range of fixed focus Germanium lenses with antireflective coatings that provide high performance throughout the infrared (IR) waveband (8-14 microns).

From Resolve Optics Ltd. 17 Mar 2011

Marcus Wallenberg Foundation Honours Norwegian Professor for Airborne Laser Scanning Solution

The Marcus Wallenberg Foundation has announced that the recipient of the Marcus Wallenberg Prize for 2011 is Professor Erik Næsset from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences.

By Andy Choi 17 Mar 2011

Firefly LED Lighting Secures $3 Million for Product Commercialization

Firefly LED Lighting, an Austin Technology Incubator member, received a $3million award from the State of Texas Emerging Technology Fund for product commercialization.

By Andy Choi 17 Mar 2011

Planar Systems Introduces Slim LCD Display with Remote Access Feature

Planar Systems displayed its 82” LCD display at the 2011 Digital Signage Expo held at Las Vegas.

From Planar 17 Mar 2011

GigOptix’s LX8401 Optical Modulator Clears Telcordia HTOL Test for 1000 Hours

GigOptix has announced that its Thin Film Polymer on Silicon (TFPS) product, the LX8401 40G DPSK Mach-Zehnder modulator (MSM), has been subject to Telcordia’s GR-468 High Temperature Operating Lifetime (HTOL) evaluation for more than 1000 h without reflecting any change in its operating performance, thereby clearing the prequalification assessment.

By Andy Choi 17 Mar 2011

Ciena to Showcase Advanced Coherent Optical Processors at OFC/NFOEC 2011

Ciena Corporation has released the specifications of its coherent optical processors, the WaveLogic T2 and R2.

By Andy Choi 17 Mar 2011

NASA Deploys Light Microscope Module in Space for Remote Scientific Study

To help scientists determine the effects of the space environment on physical and biological elements, NASA has begun testing its multi-capability microscope in the International Space Station.

By Andy Choi 17 Mar 2011

POP-PLUS Research Group Showcases Gigabit Transmissions over Plastic Optical Fiber at OFC 2011

A commercially-viable transmission technology developed by a research group named POF-PLUS will be unveiled at the OFC 2011.

By Andy Choi 17 Mar 2011

Optametra to Display Lightwave Signal Analyzers at 2011 OFC/NFOEC Tradeshow

Developer and manufacturer of coherent lightwave signal analyzers, Optametra has proclaimed that it will display its new Lightwave Signal Analyzers, OM4106B, at 2011 OFC/NFOEC tradeshow. The event will be conducted at Los Angeles Convention Center from 8 to 10 March 2011.

By Andy Choi 17 Mar 2011

Siemon Unveils High-Performance OM4 Fiber Optic Products

Siemon, provider of ultra-performance fiber optic cabling solutions, has unveiled various OM4 fiber optic products such as OM4 Plug and Play fiber cable assemblies, traditional field-terminated connectors and cables, and pre-terminated duplex trunking cables.

By Andy Choi 17 Mar 2011

China Telecom to Expand Fiber Optic Network

China Telecom has announced its plans to increase its fiber optic broadband service subscriber base to three fold to reach 30 million in fiscal 2011.

By Andy Choi 17 Mar 2011

Timbercon Unveils Fiber Optic Cable Repair Kits at 2011 OFC-NFOEC Tradeshow

Provider of fiber optics solutions, Timbercon has introduced two types of Fiber Optic Cable Field Repair Kits called the TK-Repair-M100 and the TK-Repair-B100. The former is a Harsh Environment Cable Repair Kit, while the latter is a Broadcast Cable Repair Kit.

From Timbercon 16 Mar 2011