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New Publication by Woodhead Publishing on Latest Developments in Laser Welding Technology

Laser welding is a rapidly developing and versatile technology which has found increasing applications in industry and manufacturing.

8 Jul 2013

Gemini Multi-Conjugate Adaptive Optics System Delivers Ultrasharp, Large-Field Images

A unique new instrument at Gemini South in Chile takes the removal of atmospheric distortions (using adaptive optics technology) to a new level. Today’s release of seven ultrasharp, large-field images from the instrument’s first science observations demonstrate its remarkable discovery potential.

3 Jul 2013

BIOLASE EPIC 10 Diode Soft-Tissue Laser Platform Wins Gold Medal at 15th Annual MDEA

BIOLASE, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer and distributor of dental lasers, announced today that its EPIC 10® diode soft-tissue laser platform won the gold medal for Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies at the 15th Annual Medical Design Excellence Awards ("MDEA"), the MedTech Industry's premier design competition. The award was presented to BIOLASE® at the 2013 MDEA ceremony on Wednesday, June 19, in Philadelphia.

27 Jun 2013

New Laser Could Help Military Aircraft Identify Hidden Dangers

A new laser that can show what objects are made of could help military aircraft identify hidden dangers such as weapons arsenals far below.

26 Jun 2013

FDA Clears Solta’s Fraxel DUAL 1550/1927 Laser System for Treatment of Pigmented Lesions

Solta Medical, Inc., the global market leader in aesthetic skin treatments, today announced it has received a new FDA 510(k) clearance of its Fraxel® DUAL 1550/1927 laser system for the treatment of pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots) and ephelides (freckles).

21 Jun 2013

Ultratech Announces First Shipment of its LSA201 Laser Spike Anneal System

Ultratech, Inc., a leading supplier of lithography and laser-processing systems used to manufacture semiconductor devices and high-brightness LEDs (HB-LEDs), today announced the first shipment of its LSA201 system to a leading IDM.

20 Jun 2013

New K520 Hybrid Laser-LED Projector from Acer for Commercial Users

Acer America Corp. today announced the Acer K520 hybrid laser-LED projector for commercial users in the U.S. This new projector leverages hybrid laser-LED technology that has an exceptionally long life span, reducing maintenance and lamp replacement costs. It offers great picture quality, a high contrast ratio and excellent color saturation, and is ideal for users in education and other commercial environments.

19 Jun 2013

Altechna Purchase Major Share of Optida, Optical Coatings Manufacturer

UAB Altechna, Lithuanian manufacturer and distributor of laser optics, optoelectronics and laser components, has purchased the major stake of optical coating company Optida Co Ltd.

From Altechna Coatings 17 Jun 2013

Laser Energetics Submits US Military Contract Proposal for Dazer Laser Light Fighting Technology

Laser Energetics, Inc. today announced that they have successfully completed their first full Contract Proposal in response to the US Marine Corps' (MARCORSYSCOM) Ocular Interruption (OI) Program.

12 Jun 2013

Advances in Temporal Cloaking, Optofluidics, and Cryolasers to be Presented at CLEO: 2013

CLEO: 2013, the Conference on Lasers and Electro Optics, brings together the world’s foremost scientists and engineers working in the field of laser science. From June 9-14, in San Jose, more than 1,800 technical presentations, with content stemming from fundamental laser science to photonic applications and products will be presented in such fields as ultrafast lasers, energy-efficient optics, quantum electronics, biotechnology and more.

10 Jun 2013

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