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UMass Amherst Mathematician Recognized for Work on Nonlinear Waves and Wave Equations

Mathematician Panayotis Kevrekidis at the University of Massachusetts Amherst recently won two international prizes that recognize his work on nonlinear waves and wave equations, which marries mathematics and physics to better understand how fiber optics communication systems work, for example. It may eventually help to make them more stable and robust.

28 Jan 2014

SPIE Photonics West to Feature Element Six’s Paper on Single-Crystal Diamond for Optical Components

Element Six, the world leader in synthetic diamond supermaterials and member of the De Beers Group of Companies, today announced that Principal Research Scientist Dr. Andrew Bennett will present a paper on the topic of single-crystal diamond for optical components at the 2014 SPIE Photonics West conference and exhibition.

From Element Six 28 Jan 2014

EXFO Adds Coherent Pol-Mux 40G/100G OSNR Testing Capabilities to Optical Spectrum Analyzers

EXFO Inc. announced today the addition of the first coherent Pol-Mux 40G/100G optical signal-to-noise ratio (OSNR) testing capabilities, called WDM-Aware Pol-Mux, to its FTB/IQS-5240S-P and FTB/IQS-5240BP Optical Spectrum Analyzers (OSAs).

27 Jan 2014

New Report on Global Market for Military Electro-Optical Infrared Technology

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Top 20 Military Electro-Optical Infrared (EO/IR) Technology Companies 2014 : Competitive Landscape Analysis

25 Jan 2014

SpiralTrans Awards Rejlers Contract to Develop Optical Waste Sorting System

Rejlers has been awarded a contract to develop an optical waste sorting system by SpiralTrans in Leksand. The contract is worth SEK 3.5 million.

25 Jan 2014

Research Report on Global Contact Lens Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Contact Lens Market 2012-2016" report to their offering.

23 Jan 2014

Teledyne Releases Two New Versions of Piranha4 Cameras for Machine Vision Applications

Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company and global leader in machine vision technology, today released two new versions of its successful Piranha4™series, expanding its flagship line scan family to more than ten models. The new cameras have 2k resolution and an advanced feature set to help customers solve challenging machine vision inspection problems.

From Teledyne DALSA 22 Jan 2014

L.J. Star Releases Video on Applications for Metaglas Sight Glasses

L.J. Star Inc., a leading supplier of sight glasses and visual flow indicators, has released a video that explains how Metaglas brand sight glass protects process operators working with demanding applications where sight glass failure is not an option. This versatile sight window provides operator safety and reliable visibility—even when corrosive, high-pressure materials are involved.

22 Jan 2014

Konica Minolta Sensing Americas Offers LumiCam 1300 Imaging Photometer and Colorimeter

Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, provider of advanced optical technology that precisely measures the elements of color and light, is pleased to announce the extension of its product offerings in North America, with the addition of Instrument Systems LumiCam 1300 Imaging Photometer and Colorimeter.

From Konica Minolta Sensing Americas 22 Jan 2014

New 2014 Jeep Cherokee Features TRW Safety and Forward Camera Technologies

Safety and electronics innovations from TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. are featured on the new 2014 Jeep Cherokee models, including TRW's scalable video camera (S-Cam 2) – a forward-looking object recognition camera that provides lane keeping assist and high beam headlamp control, and helps assist in collision mitigation braking.

22 Jan 2014