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Shipments of Smart Augmented Reality Glasses to Increase to Nearly 5.4 Million Units Annually by 2020

The smart augmented reality (AR) glasses market is a combination of different technologies, from simple head-up displays (HUDs) like Google Glass that act as a second screen, readily accessible with a glance, displaying text or images, to more complex holographic display technologies like the Microsoft HoloLens or Magic Leap that provide immersive and tangible experiences.

30 May 2015

Force Protection Video Equipment Introduces LE10 Camera System for Body Video Law Enforcement Market

Force Protection Video Equipment today announced its entry into the on the body video law enforcement market with the LE10 camera System. The LE10 is a small body worn high definition (HD) camera which is half the size and half the price ($195.00) of most law enforcement cameras currently available.

29 May 2015

Rit Introduces Beamcaster 2.0 Wireless Optical Network to Lower Costs, Enhance Bandwidth Communications

RiT Technologies, a leading provider of IIM and structured cabling solutions and a developer of an innovative indoor optical wireless technology solution, announced today the launch of Beamcaster 2.0, a wireless optical network with a new system design significantly lowering the total solution cost per user.

28 May 2015

Berkeley Lab Offers ‘On-Demand’ X-Rays

Consumers are now in the era of “on-demand” entertainment, in which they have access to the books, music and movies they want thanks to the internet.

28 May 2015

New, Compact 4MP FASTCAM Mini WX 50 High-Speed Camera from Photron

Photron, Inc., a global leader and manufacturerof high-speedcamerasand image analysis software,announces the second and lower-priced high-speed camera in the FASTCAM Mini WX series, the Mini WX50.

From Photron USA, Inc. 28 May 2015

North American LiDAR Market Forecast to Reach $225.8 Million by 2019

The North American LiDAR market is estimated to reach $225.8 million by 2019. Canada is expected to grow at the highest Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 26.3% during the forecast period.

26 May 2015

CWRU Receives NEI Funding to Create Two-Photon Ophthalmoscope

Imagine an instrument that peers deep inside the eye and sees how well the retina’s cells function. Such advanced technology would provide unprecedented options for early detection of disease — not only of the eye, but other organs as well. Case Western Reserve Professor Krzysztof Palczewski, PhD, believes he can create this revolutionary device — and the federal government has invested up to $3.3 million to support his efforts.

25 May 2015

Marines Test ONR’s Augmented Immersive Team Trainer System

Marines were able to turn a lush golf course into a hostile battleground complete with tanks, mortar fire and smoke at a demonstration on May 21 using an augmented reality training system from the Office of Naval Research (ONR).

25 May 2015

Transitions Optical Teams Up With Fashion Icon Tim Gunn

Transitions Optical, Inc., the innovator of photochromic adaptive lens technology, has teamed up with fashion icon and Project Runway host Tim Gunn. The partnership developed as a way to inspire people to see life – and fashion – through a new lens. Throughout the collaboration, Gunn will provide fashion tips and motivation to help people see fashion differently and ultimately feel confident in developing their very own style.

25 May 2015

EVT Offers EyeCheck 7800 Smart Camera for High Speed Sorting of Grains

There are many types of grains, such as wheat, barley, rye, rice, etc. And to delve deeper into the matter: there are all sorts of wheats, etc. growing in different countries under different conditions.

From EVT Eye Vision Technology 25 May 2015

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