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MACOM Completes BinOptics Acquisition

M/A-COM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. (MACOM), a leading supplier of high-performance RF, microwave, millimeterwave and photonic products, today announced that it has successfully completed its previously announced acquisition of BinOptics Corporation, a leading merchant provider of Indium Phosphide lasers for Data Centers, Mobile Backhaul, Silicon Photonics and Access Networks, in an all-cash transaction valued at $230 million.

18 Dec 2014

Global LiDAR Market Revenue Anticipated to Grow at 15.3% CAGR from 2014 to 2020

According to a new market report "LiDAR Market- Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2014 - 2020" published by Transparency Market Research, the global LiDAR market is forecast to reach USD 605.5 million by 2020.

17 Dec 2014

New SXUV300C Photodiodes from Opto Diode Detect Energy from Extreme UV Wavelengths

Opto Diode, an ITW company,introduces the SXUV300C photodiode with a large, 22.05 mm x 15.85 mm rectangular active area.These photodiodes detect energy from extremeultraviolet (UV) wavelengths of 1 nm to 1000 nm. With 331 mm2 of active area, the SXUV300C offers a sizable surface for reflective scatter measurements of high-powered UV lasers. In addition, these photodiodes provide excellent, stable responsivity even after prolonged exposure to high-powered UV radiation.

From Opto Diode Corp. 17 Dec 2014

Research and Markets Offers Subscription to Trends in Opto-Electro & Optical Communications

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Trends in Opto-Electro & Optical Communications" subscription to their offering.

15 Dec 2014

DESY Scientist Honored with Leibniz Prize for Groundbreaking Work with X-ray Free-Electron Lasers

Henry Chapman, a scientist at Germany’s DESY lab who participated in pioneering studies at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory’s Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) X-ray laser, has been awarded the Leibniz Prize. The 2.5 million euro ($3.1 million) scientific award is bestowed by a German research foundation. LCLS is a Department of Energy Office of Science User Facility.

12 Dec 2014

UT Arlington Professor Honored as Fellow of The Optical Society

Michael Vasilyev, UT Arlington professor of Electrical Engineering, has been named a Fellow of The Optical Society, the highest membership distinction in the leading professional association in optics and photonics.

12 Dec 2014

USC Professor’s Contributions to Optics and Photonics Industry Wins 2015 John Tyndall Award

The Optical Society (OSA) and the IEEE Photonics Society announced that Paul Daniel Dapkus, W. M. Keck Distinguished Professor of Engineering at the University of Southern California, is the recipient of the 2015 John Tyndall Award, one of the most prestigious recognitions in the field of optics. Dapkus was selected for his “pioneering and sustained contributions to the development of metal organic chemical vapor deposition and high performance quantum well semiconductor lasers,” according to the organizations.

12 Dec 2014

Peregrine 3D Flash LIDAR Vision System Among Finalists for Prism Award

Advanced Scientific Concepts Inc. (ASC), the leading supplier of 3D Flash LIDAR Cameras for terrestrial, aerial and space applications, announces the Peregrine 3D Flash LIDAR Vision System, as one of three finalists for the Prism Award for Photonics Innovation in the category of Imaging + Cameras.

12 Dec 2014

Axis Communications Introduces Highly Light Sensitive 1080p HDTV Network Camera

Axis Communications, the global leader in network video surveillance, introduces a new fixed network camera with a 1/2 inch sensor, designed for city surveillance applications. Thanks to its large sensor and the supplied lens, AXIS Q1635 is Axis’ most light sensitive 1080p HDTV network camera to date.

12 Dec 2014

Military Electro-Optical Infrared (EO/IR) Systems Market Forecast to Reach $8.38bn in 2014

Electro-optical (EO) imagery, infrared imaging, night vision systems and laser range finding systems provide militaries with unique battlefield capabilities. In particular, EO/IR systems are integral to the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) and intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) capabilities of modern military forces. Increasingly, EO/IR capabilities are seen as a critical force multiplier, enabling a flexible deployment of targeted military force based on accurate and timely surveillance and reconnaissance.

11 Dec 2014