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Fujifilm Introduces FUJINON XF16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Weather-Resistant Standard Zoom Lens

Fujifilm today announced the new FUJINON XF16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR, a weather-resistant standard zoom lens with a 24-84mm equivalent that offers users the classic zoom range with a constant F2.8 in the market today.

8 Jan 2015

AAC Technologies Selected to Supply Lens for Pelican's Latest Array Camera Module

AAC Technologies and Pelican Imaging announced today that AAC Technologies is the chosen lens supplier for Pelican's latest array camera module. The array camera, manufactured by Jabil, Inc., is slated for inclusion in an upcoming reference design that allows very accurate near-field and far-field depth acquisition.

7 Jan 2015

Meller Optics Publishes 2015 Overrun Stock Parts List

Meller Optics, Inc. has announced the publication of their 2015 comprehensive list of first-quality optics consisting of overrun parts made from a wide variety of materials. The listed optics can often replace the need, expense, and waiting time associated with ordering custom optics.

7 Jan 2015

New Acousto-Optic Device Shapes and Steers Light Beams at Very High Speeds

A team of engineers has developed a new acousto-optic device that can shape and steer beams of light at speeds never before achieved. The new technology will enable better optical devices to be made, such as holographs that can move rapidly in real time.

7 Jan 2015

New Technique for 3D Scanning of Mechanical Original Parts, Archaeological Findings and Biometrics

Researchers at the University of Guadalajara, in Mexico, in collaboration with the University of the Republic in Uruguay designed a program of digital processing of 3D image from the projection and digitization of binary data that allows three-dimensional reconstruction of various objects in order to reproduce parts of classic automobiles, prehispanic antiques, as well as serving as a tool for face recognition.

6 Jan 2015

Syndiant to Demonstrate Innovative Head-Mounted Display at CES 2015

Syndiant, a leader in high resolution microdisplays, is introducing immersive optical modules, and will be demonstrating an innovative HMD (head-mounted display) and companion media control box at CES.

5 Jan 2015

Three Layers with Numerous Modifications Identified In Eighteenth Century Painting

A multidisciplinary research team leaded by specialists of the Center for Research in Optics (CIO) unveiled that in two paintings in the side altar of the parish of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception in Purisima del Rincon, Guanajuato in center Mexico, by artist Hermenegildo Bustos, three layers with a number of unregistered modifications were identified and which the naked eye can not see.

5 Jan 2015

Photon Control Announces Prestigious Recognitions and Awards Received in 2014

Photon Control Inc., a leading developer of optical measurement technologies, is proud to announce its recognitions and awards received by Deloitte, Business in Vancouver and Burnaby Business Excellence Awards during the second half of 2014.

31 Dec 2014

Samsung Launches ATIV One 7 Curved All-In-One PC

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today announced the launch of the ATIV One 7 Curved, the industry’s first curved All-In-One PC, offering users a truly immersive experience. The 27-inch curved, Full HD display brings content to life with vibrant colors and wide viewing angles, drawing users in from nearly anywhere in the room.

31 Dec 2014

Atos, Panasonic Partner to Develop Technology-Based Solutions for Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Atos K.K. (Atos) and Panasonic Corporation (Panasonic) today announced that they will jointly develop technology-based solutions for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

27 Dec 2014