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Raytheon to Deliver Advanced Infrared Imaging Sensors for Long-Range Surveillance

Raytheon has secured a $50 million contract from the U.S. Navy. As per the terms of the contract, Raytheon will deliver a total of 50 AAS-44C(V) Multi-Spectral Targeting Systems, which will be used on MH-60S and MH-60R helicopters.

By Andy Choi 9 Mar 2011

Olympus Releases Crushproof Digital Camera with Inbuilt Manometer

Olympus is all set to release its toughest-ever digital camera, the TOUGH TG-810. According to the company, the camera is the first crushproof digital imaging device and can withstand a load of up to 100 kg.

By Andy Choi 8 Mar 2011

Cobolt Launches Single Longitudinal Mode Lasers with True Fiber Pigtailed Option

The Cobolt 04-01 single longitudinal mode laser series from Cobolt will now have a true fiber pigtailed option.

By Andy Choi 8 Mar 2011

Toshiba Sells Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment to Sony for $646 Million

Toshiba has announced that the equipment for manufacturing semiconductors is being handed over to Sony for $646 million (¥53 billion).

By Andy Choi 8 Mar 2011

Photonics Company, Alfalight Signs Investment and Technology Agreement with In-Q-Tel

Alfalight, an aluminum-free laser diode manufacturer, has announced an investment and technology agreement with In-Q-Tel, the technology investment firm of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

By Andy Choi 7 Mar 2011

Imec Deploys ASML’s NXE:3100 Scanner for EUVL Research Program

The President and CEO of Imec, Luc Van den Hove has announced that the installation process of the NXE:3100, ASML’s Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography scanner (EUVL), has begun in its facility at Leuven.

From imec Inc. 7 Mar 2011

Innovative Floating Solar Technology Offers a New Paradigm in Energy Production

Solaris Synergy, an Israel-based company, EDF Group, a French-based firm, have collaborated to develop floating solar power plants.

By Andy Choi 7 Mar 2011

BIOLASE Receives U.S. Patent to Apply Laser Technologies for Vision Correction

Manufacturer and distributor of dental laser products, BIOLASE Technology has received a new patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that covers the use of its laser technologies for vision correction.

7 Mar 2011

Innovative Light Technology Reduces Radiation Side Effects in Cancer Patients

Quantum Devices, in collaboration with NASA's Innovative Partnerships Program, has used space technology for innovative medical applications.

7 Mar 2011

Mitsubishi Electric Develops Advanced Laser Diode for Transmission Devices

Mitsubishi Electric, manufacturer of electric and electronic products, has produced a fully monolithically integrated laser diode for transmission products that sends huge data at 43 Gbps. This technique is known as Return to Zero Differential Quadrature Phase Shift Keying.

7 Mar 2011