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Novel Technique to Sharpen X-Ray Imaging

Researchers at the PSI and the EPFL in Switzerland have developed a novel method for producing dark-field x-ray images at wavelengths used in typical medical and industrial imaging equipment.

20 Jan 2008

Laser Diode Marks Company's Entry into Human Body Light Measuring Device Market

Opnext, Inc., a global leader in state-of-the-art laser technology, today announced the availability of the HL7001/7002MG laser diode for use in medical applications such as blood, analysis light source and endoscopy.

19 Jan 2008

Tiny Blue-Violet Laser Offers Strength and Power

Photonic Products is pleased to announce that Sanyo’s tiny blue-violet laser diodes are now available in industrial strength and power.

19 Jan 2008

Next Generation Optical Fibres Many Times More Powerful

Scientists have discovered a way of speeding up the production of hollow-core optical fibres - a new generation of optical fibres that could lead to faster and more powerful computing and telecommunications technologies.

17 Jan 2008

Aesthetic Lasers Announces Partnership with Laser Manufacturer

Aesthetic Lasers, Inc., today announced a strategic partnership with the internationally popular Aesthetic and Dermatological laser manufacturer, Fotona. Under the new agreement ALI will take over all import and distribution responsibilities for Fotona medical laser products sold in the US.

17 Jan 2008

Nextreme Thermal Releases Latest Ultra-High Packing Fraction OptoCooler Module

Nextreme Thermal Solutions, announces the availability of a new thermoelectric module - the Ultra-High Packing Fraction (UPF) OptoCooler module - that addresses the latest cooling and temperature control requirements for optoelectronics, electronics, medical, military and aerospace applications.

17 Jan 2008

Fluorescence Imaging System Receives FDA Clearance for Use in Organ Transplant Surgery

Novadaq(R) Technologies Inc., a developer of medical imaging systems for the operating room, announced today that it has received 510(k) pre-market notification clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its imaging system for use during organ transplant surgery.

17 Jan 2008

Contact Lens with Imprinted Electronic Circuit and Lights

Contact lenses with metal connectors for electronic circuits were safely worn by rabbits in lab tests.

17 Jan 2008

Photon Dynamics Receives Order for Flat Panel Display Test and Repair System

Photon Dynamics, Inc., a global supplier utilizing advanced machine vision technology to provide market leading Liquid Crystal Display yield enhancement systems and high performance digital imaging systems for defense, surveillance, industrial inspection and medical imaging applications, today announced that it has received an order for its market leading ArrayChecker"! flat panel display test and ArraySaver"! repair system from Plastic Logic Limited for their new flexible electronic paper display manufacturing facility in Dresden, Germany.

16 Jan 2008

QPC Lasers Showcases Next Generation Products at SPIE Photonics West Conference

QPC Lasers, Inc., a world leader in the design and manufacture of high brightness, high power semiconductor lasers for the consumer, industrial, defense, and medical markets, today announced that it will showcase its next generation products and technologies at the SPIE Photonics West Conference and at the Biomedical Optics (BIOS) Exhibition on January 19-24th in San Jose, CA.

16 Jan 2008