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Grant Allows Lyncean to Develop 'Differential Phase Contrast Imaging' with Unique X-Ray Beam

Lyncean Technologies, Inc. has just received a Phase I SBIR grant of $1,296,403 from the National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) to develop "Differential Phase Contrast Imaging" using the unique x-ray beam produced by the Compact Light Source (CLS).

11 May 2009

New Product Catalog from Coherent Details the Largest Selection of Excimer Lasers and Related Products

A new 52-page product catalog from Coherent Inc. (Santa Clara, CA) (Nasdaq: COHR) details the largest selection of excimer lasers and related products available anywhere. Specifically, this guide provides detailed specifications, selection guides and an application matrix for Coherent's offering of over 40 different excimer laser products.

6 May 2009

VITRONIC Presents Turn-Key Machine Vision Solutions for Medical Technology Industry at ACHEMA

At this year’s ACHEMA, which takes place from 11th until 15th May 2009 in Frankfurt, VITRONIC presents turn-key machine vision solutions for the medical technology industry alongside the 360° inspection system VINSPEC. The roundabout inspection and reading of sealing caps is now reality- Eliminate time- and cost consuming mechanical rotation of the containers.

5 May 2009

New LED Fiber Optic Illuminator Exceeds Brightness Levels of 150-watt Halogen Technology

Today at Lightfair International 2009 PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment, announced the introduction of its new LED fiber optic illuminator that exceeds the brightness levels of 150-watt halogen technology while using fifty percent less power.

4 May 2009

Researchers Construct Device that Can Detect Colors of the Rainbow

Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have created the first carbon nanotube device that can detect the entire visible spectrum of light, a feat that could soon allow scientists to probe single molecule transformations.

30 Apr 2009

Consortium Lights the Way for Photonics Research

An umbrella group set up to give direction to Europe's emerging photonics community has proposed a programme of strategic research and is calling for action to address a looming skills shortage. The photonics industry is not new but the idea of it is rather novel. Many companies have been working on the applications of photons - the particles of light - for decades. They have brought us lasers, optical fibres, flat-panel TV screens and many other innovations.

30 Apr 2009

Using Laser to Detect Trace Amounts of Melamine in Infant Formula

With equipment readily available to health officials and businesses, a Purdue University researcher has found a way to detect trace amounts of melamine in infant formula.

30 Apr 2009

Novel Continuously Running Camera that Captures Images Roughly 1000x Faster than Any Existing Conventional Camera

Ultrafast, light-sensitive video cameras are needed for observing high-speed events such as shockwaves, communication between living cells, neural activity, laser surgery and elements of blood analysis. To catch such elusive moments, a camera must be able to capture millions or billions of images continuously with a very high frame rate. Conventional cameras are simply not up to the task.

30 Apr 2009

Carl Zeiss Microscope Workshop Attracted Over 150 Scientists

More than 150 scientists and users of the ZEISS CrossBeam® and Helium Ion Microscope systems met at the 1st European user workshop in Dresden. In several sessions the participants got an overview on current product developments and new applications.

30 Apr 2009

Compact Lasers Suitable for Mass Production are Now Within Reach

Compact lasers which can work in formerly inaccessible parts of the spectrum and are suitable for mass production are now within reach, thanks to pioneering work by a European consortium.

29 Apr 2009

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