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II-VI Laser Enterprise to Debut New Products at Photonics West 2014

II-VI Laser Enterprise GmbH, a subsidiary of II-VI Incorporated and a global leader in semiconductor lasers, will debut new products from its High Power Laser Diode and VCSEL portfolio at Photonics West 2014 for consumer, fiber laser, and medical applications. These include 25G VCSEL Chips, High Power VCSEL arrays, 14xx nm and 10xx nm High Power Stacks, and expansion of industry-standard multi single-emitter fiber laser pumps to 793 nm wavelengths for Thulium pumping.

4 Feb 2014

OFS’ New GyroSil Rad-Hard PM Optical Fiber to Perform in Radiation Environments

OFS announces an expansion of its line of GyroSil® PM Sensing Fibers for gyroscopes. The new GyroSil Rad-Hard PM Optical Fiber is designed to perform in radiation environments. The new fiber has an 80 µm outside diameter cladding and is bend-insensitive, enabling long lengths to be wound on small diameter coils.

From OFS 4 Feb 2014

Forecast Report on Silicon Photonics Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Silicon Photonics Market Forecasts Report, 2020" report to their offering.

31 Jan 2014

Fujifilm Introduces New Interchangeable Lens Camera

Fujifilm is delighted to announce the X-T1, the latest addition to the award-winning X-Series range. A premium interchangeable lens camera, the X-T1 features evolved SLR-style handling, mechanical dials and weather-resistance (when paired with a weather resistant X mount lens), together with all the benefits of an X-Series camera, such as compact size, excellent mobility and high-speed performance.

30 Jan 2014

New Low-Height SO6L Package Gate-Drive Photocouplers from Toshiba

Toshiba Corporation today announced the launch of low-height SO6L package gate-drive photocouplers for use in driving small- to medium-power IGBTs and power MOSFETs. Mass production is scheduled for the end of January.

30 Jan 2014

Xyratex to Present on Fully-Enabled Data Centre Subsystem with Embedded Optical Interconnect at OPTO 2014 Conference

Xyratex Ltd, a leading provider of data storage technology, today announced that Richard Pitwon, leader of the photonics research and development group at Xyratex, will present at SPIE Photonics West 2014, held in San Francisco from February 1 through 6. Mr. Pitwon will deliver a presentation on Wednesday, February 5 on the paper: "Demonstration of Fully-Enabled Data Centre Subsystem with Embedded Optical Interconnect" at the OPTO 2014 conference, a part of SPIE Photonics West 2014 event.

30 Jan 2014

Axis Introduces HDTV PTZ Dome Network Cameras with Nitrogen-Pressurized Stainless Steel Casings

Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, today launched three outdoor-ready, marine-grade stainless steel cameras that enable 360° coverage of wide areas in resolutions up to HDTV 1080p and great zoomed-in detail with up to 36x optical zoom.

From Axis Communications AB 30 Jan 2014

L-3 AOC Develops Enhanced Gold Optical Coating for Large-Format, Strategic Imaging Applications

L-3 Applied Optics Center, part of L-3 Communications (NSE: LLL) Warrior Systems, has developed a new line of enhanced, protected gold optical coatings for deposition on large-format, high-value substrates. The gold thin-film coatings are ideal for deposition on lightweight optical elements for applications where weight and performance are critical design factors, such as terrestrial and airborne imaging systems.

From L-3 Applied Optics Center 29 Jan 2014

Photonics West 2014: Photon Control to Highlight PalmSense2 Handheld Fiber Optic Temperature Measurement Systems

Photon Control Inc. ("Photon Control"), a leading developer of precision measurement solutions, is pleased to announce the unveiling of the PalmSense2 at Photonics West 2014, in San Francisco February 4-6, 2014.

29 Jan 2014

Silicon Photonics for Mass Markets

Researchers from the University of Southampton have been awarded over £6m to bring silicon photonics to mass markets and revolutionise a wide range of applications in computing, communications, domestic appliances and healthcare.

29 Jan 2014