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Canon U.S.A. Launches Second Generation Compact Super-Telephoto Zoom Lens

Canon U.S.A., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the highly anticipated Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L II USM lens, a second generation compact super-telephoto zoom lens featuring significant advancements in optical quality, image stabilization performance up-to-four steps, and rotating-zoom-ring design.

From Canon U.S.A., Inc. 12 Nov 2014

Photonic Advances Help Explore Structure and Function of Neural Circuits

A University of Texas at Arlington physics team is using their expertise in the field of optics and photonics to advance new methods in areas such as mapping the neural circuitry of the brain and guiding neurons to potentially repair damage in the body.

12 Nov 2014

Nikon Metrology System Enables Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer to X-Ray Inspect Next-Generation Devices

Newbury Electronics is one of the very few leading manufacturers of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) in the UK to invest in the sophisticated X-ray inspection system from Nikon Metrology – Nikon XT V160.

From Nikon Metrology NV 12 Nov 2014

Forecast and Analysis Report on Military Electro-Optical/Infrared Systems Market

According to the new market research report "Military Electro-Optical / Infrared Systems Market by Type (Image Intensification, Laser, Infrared), by System (Imaging & Non-Imaging), by Sensor Technology (Scanning, Starring, Multispectral, Hyper spectral), by Platform (Airborne, Land-based, Naval) - Forecast to 2020", published by MarketsandMarkets, the total value of global Military Electro-Optical/Infrared Systems Market is expected to reach $16.35 Billion by 2020, to register a CAGR of 7.71%.

11 Nov 2014

CP Communications Selects CALIENT’s S320 Optical Circuit Switches for HD21 Project

CALIENT Technologies, Inc., the global leader for optical circuit switching technology, today announced it is working with remote broadcast production industry leader CP Communications (Elmsford, NY) to develop a new fiber-optic network supporting 4,000-pixel resolution (4K) ultra high definition television for its next-generation live sports and event broadcast production trucks.

11 Nov 2014

Global Market for Optical Storage Devices Expected to Reach $1.7 Billion by 2019

The total global market for optical storage devices (OSD) totaled $950 million in 2013 and about $1.0 billion in 2014. This market is expected to reach $1.7 billion by 2019, registering a compound annual growth (CAGR) of 9.5% over the next five years.

11 Nov 2014

Synopsys Releases CODE V Version 10.7 Optical Design Software

Synopsys, Inc., a global leader providing software, IP and services used to accelerate innovation in chips and electronic systems, today announced the release of its CODE V® version 10.7 optical design software, the company's industry-leading software application for the design of high-performance optical systems.

11 Nov 2014

Comprehensive Industry Analysis Report on Global Optical Transceiver Market

This 2014 optical transceivers market report has 575 pages as well as 177 data tables and figures. The vendors in the optical transceivers industry have to invest in high-quality technology and processes. The development of innovative products is essential to keeping and growing market share.

10 Nov 2014

New Report Analyzes Technologies and Global Markets for Optical Coatings

This BCC Research study analyzes the status of global markets for optical coatings. Optical coatings may be devices but more typically are a value-added feature of optical elements such as lenses, mirrors or flat-screen displays.

10 Nov 2014

ViewSonic Begins Shipment of Solid State LED-Based, DLP Projectors

ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solution products, announces their latest solid state LED-based, DLP® projectors, the PLED-W600 and PLED-W800, are now shipping. These projectors are lightweight, bright, and come with an integrated MHL-enabled HDMI input allowing users to project directly from compatible mobile devices, as well as from wireless HDMI dongles such as Google’s Chromecast™ device.

6 Nov 2014