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SC14 Conference: Racklive Reports Availability of HL100-RL Optical Library

Today at the SC14 Conference, Racklive announced immediate availability of the HL100-RL Optical Library, providing long-term archive for critical applications requiring data retention and permanency. The modular design includes 50 Terabytes of Blu-ray optical storage per 4U appliance, delivering a 50-year TUV certified archive.

19 Nov 2014

Opto Diode’s New Quadrant Photodiode 5 mm² - SXUVPS4

Opto Diode, a division of ITW, introduces the SXUVPS4, a new multi-element detector with a 5 mm² active area in a quadrant configuration. Designed to resist radiation damage from high intensity UV lasers, the SXUVPS4 photodiodes are ideal for laser alignment applications. Offering unmatched stability, the SXUV series of photodiodes are the only commercially available detectors that can withstand 4 days of exposure to 10 eV 1016 photons/cm2 without degradation in responsivity.

From Opto Diode Corp. 18 Nov 2014

Fluke Introduces Infrared Camera with HD Resolution

Fluke Corporation launches its highest resolution infrared camera ever: the Fluke® TiX Series Infrared Cameras. The TiX1000 (with 1024 x 768 resolution), TiX660, and TiX640 (both 640 x 480) feature up to ten times the on-camera pixels as are available on standard 320 x 240 cameras and a large 5.6-inch articulating display to help quickly identify issues while still in the field.

18 Nov 2014

Key Technological Trends in the Global Military Electro Optical Infrared Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Global Military Electro Optical Infrared (EO/IR) Market 2014-2024 - Country Analysis: Market Profile" report to their offering.

18 Nov 2014

Optex Systems Announce Acquisition of Applied Optics Center

Applied Optics Center (AOC), formerly a division of L-3 Communications’ Warrior Systems Sector, (Dallas, Texas) has been acquired by Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:OPXS).

17 Nov 2014

Sumitomo Electric Releases 10G Symmetrical Ethernet Passive Optical Network Line Cards

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. today announced the release of its 10G symmetrical EPON (Ethernet Passive Optical Network) line cards (FCM7133) for use with its FSU7100 Series of Optical Line Terminals (OLTs). The FCM7133 line cards support 10 times the bandwidth of the current 1G line cards to service the growing needs of both commercial and residential broadband applications.

14 Nov 2014

Scientists Experiment with First ‘Smart Spaces’ for Data Transmission Using Light

One of the problems in the high-tech field of visible light communication (VLC) - or using light to send data wirelessly - is decidedly low tech: The data transmission stops whenever the light is blocked by people's movements, shadows or other obstacles.

14 Nov 2014

AHAB Recognized for Contribution to the Field of Photonics

AHAB, an affiliate company of Leica Geosystems that works closely with the Geospatial Solutions Division, is the winner of this year’s PhotonicSweden's industry award for its contribution to the field of photonics, for developing and marketing an airborne measurement system based on LIDAR technology and for its technological strength and successful business development.

13 Nov 2014

Meller Optics Supplies Full Line of Sapphire and Ruby Balls

Meller Optics, Inc. supplies a full line of sapphire balls and ruby balls for a wide range of applications requiring precise tolerances and superior mechanical and optical properties.

From Meller Optics, Inc. 13 Nov 2014

Resolve Optics Announces its Ultra Compact Z-10 High Definition Zoom Lens is to be Used by Kongsberg Maritime

Resolve Optics announces its ultra compact Z-10 high definition zoom lens is being used by Kongsberg Maritime (Kongsberg, Norway) as a key component of autonomous camera systems being deployed to monitor methane seep and hydrothermal vent sites deep in the Pacific Ocean.

From Resolve Optics Ltd. 12 Nov 2014