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U.S. DOD Approves Export of Laser-Based Advanced Threat Infrared Countermeasures System

BAE Systems, Inc. today announced that its Advanced Threat Infrared Countermeasures (ATIRCM) system has been approved for export by the U.S. Department of Defense. The export approval paves the way for sales to allied nations around the world, giving them access to this life-saving technology.

3 Mar 2015

Laser Radar Helps Helicopter Pilots Fly in Degraded Visual Environments

Lockheed Martin and H. N. Burns Engineering Corp. have agreed to collaborate on technology that enhances military helicopter pilots’ ability to fly in low visibility conditions caused by weather, dust or other obstructions.

3 Mar 2015

Convergent Dental Adds New Extra Coarse Cutting Spot Size to Solea CO2 Dental Laser

Convergent Dental Inc., a privately held dental device company, today announced the addition of a new extra coarse cutting 1.25 mm-XC spot size to Solea, the first FDA approved, CO2 9.3 micron dental laser for hard and soft tissue. This new spot size increases the Solea’s industry-leading speed by a factor of four which makes it easier than ever to quickly remove large amounts of tooth structure at or above drill speed.

27 Feb 2015

Ferro Announces Acquisition of Laser Marking Technology Provider, TherMark

Ferro Corporation (the “Company”) announced today that it has acquired privately held TherMark Holdings, Inc. (“TherMark”), a leader in laser marking technology, for $5.5 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments. TherMark is Ferro’s largest partner in the marketing of laser marking materials and also licenses technology to Ferro.

26 Feb 2015

Laser Research Optics Introduces Full Line of Laser-Grade Zinc Selenide Optics

Laser Research Optics has introduced a full line of laser-grade zinc selenide (ZnSe) optics including discs, output couplers, and mirrors that are optimized for medical Nd:Yag laser OEMs.

25 Feb 2015

AMD LASERS to Debut Picasso Perio Dental Laser at 150th Chicago Midwinter Meeting

AMD LASERS, a global leader in dental lasers and dental laser education, will unveil their newest addition to the award winning line of Picasso dental lasers – Picasso Perio – at the 150th Chicago Midwinter Meeting. This new product will also be featured on the front cover of the Dentistry New Journal on February 26, 2015.

24 Feb 2015

Mobile World Congress 2015: AOptix to Feature Intellimax Laser-Radio Wireless Transport Technology

AOptix Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in ultra-high capacity wireless communications, today announced that its Intellimax product will be featured at GSMA’s Mobile World Congress 2015, the world’s largest mobile industry trade show, to be held in Barcelona, Spain from March 2-5.

20 Feb 2015

High-Energy Mid-Infrared Laser Creates Shining Filaments in the Air

It looks a bit like a lightsaber from Star Wars: when an extremely intense laser pulse is sent through the air, it can focus itself, creating a narrow filament of light. By shooting such filaments into the sky and analysing back-scattered light, it would be possible to trace pollutants in the atmosphere.

20 Feb 2015

X-Ray Source Reveals Working of New Type of Pain-Reliever

Using a newly developed X-ray source, scientists have revealed how a new type of pain-relievers works - bonding to the same neuroreceptors that morphine does, but without the accompanying physical dependence.

19 Feb 2015

Ophir-Spiricon Introduces LT665 USB 3.0 Large Array Laser Beam Profiling Camera

Ophir Photonics, global leader in precision laser measurement equipment and a Newport Corporation company, today announced the addition of a new high speed, high resolution, large array CCD camera to the BeamGage® family of laser beam profiling systems.

From MKS Ophir 18 Feb 2015

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