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Hexagon Acquired Two Vision Metrology Businesses in Germany

Hexagon has recently acquired all outstanding assets and intellectual property of two German companies within the vision metrology industry. The acquisitions will further enhance Hexagon’s worldwide product offering in multisensor vision technology.

10 Dec 2009

ACR Image Metrix's Presentation on Validating Software for Imaging Clinical Studies

Brenda K. Young, BA, CCRA, senior director of clinical operations at ACR Image Metrix™, an imaging contract research organization (CRO) located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has presented her experience in computerized system validation to the Drug Information Association (DIA) 3rd Annual Clinical Forum held in Nice, France, on October 19, 2009.

10 Dec 2009

Scientists Find Laser Technique Used to Change Metal Colours to be Useful in Medical Implications

University of Rochester optics professor Chunlei Guo made headlines in the past couple of years when he changed the color of everyday metals by scouring their surfaces with precise, high-intensity laser bursts.

9 Dec 2009

Worldwide Market Analysis on Medical Fiber Optics

Fiber optics work on the principle of total internal reflection, in which light is enclosed in an element encased by glass in air of low refractive index. Although, the basic technology remains the same, present day glass fibers are much more tensile, cost efficient and effective. The ongoing progress in the field of medical fiber optics has led to the development of inexpensive lasers for photodynamic therapy, fiber miniaturization, and complex data paths. The need for minimally invasive, small and efficient optical fibers is fast gaining importance with the growing need for minimally invasive surgery and diagnostics.

9 Dec 2009

Photometrics Demonstrates Evolve Camera at Association of Cell Biology

Photometrics, a designer and manufacturer of high-performance CCD and EMCCD cameras for the life sciences, showcases its revolutionary Evolve camera and innovative, online scientific imaging calculators, tools and videos center at the Association of Cell Biology (ASCB) annual meeting, booth 548.

8 Dec 2009

MEMSCAP Technology Incorporated in Given Imaging's PillCam COLON 2 Video Capsule

MEMSCAP (NYSE Euronext: MEMS), the leading provider of innovative solutions based on MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) technology, today announces it has incorporated its key technology in the PillCam® COLON 2 video capsule manufactured by Given Imaging (Nasdaq: GIVN), the global leader in providing patient-friendly diagnostic solutions for the gastrointestinal community.

8 Dec 2009

Carrera's PANAMERIKA 1 Sunglass Features in Alicia Keys New Music Video

Carrera, one of the most recognized sunglass and sport eyewear brands in the world from Safilo Group, is excited to announce the inclusion of its "PANAMERIKA 1" model in 12-time Grammy-winning singer/songwriter/producer Alicia Keys' new music video

8 Dec 2009

TomTec Launches Next Generation Image-Arena Multimodality Platform for Image Analysis

TomTec the leading innovator for cardiac imaging presents its next generation Image-Arena™ multimodality platform for Image Analysis, Review and Data Management at the EuroEcho in Madrid.

8 Dec 2009

Axsun Announces Successful Testing of Integrated Light Source Architecture for OCT Imaging

Axsun Technologies, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Volcano Corporation (Nasdaq: VOLC), today announced the initial development and successful testing of a novel integrated light source architecture for OCT imaging.

5 Dec 2009

N3L Optics Offers Interchangeable Lenses and Goggles for Holiday

Interchangeable lenses and build-it-yourself goggles lead the eyewear trend as holiday shoppers search for gifts that will provide year-round performance. Featuring the latest products from sport eyewear manufacturers Smith, Rudy Project® and Oakley® performance sunglass retailer N3L Optics (TM) offers an extensive assortment of sunglasses and goggles that deliver the customization and versatility that sport enthusiasts depend on.

4 Dec 2009

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