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BinOptics Incorporates Etched Facet Technology Into Silicon Photonic Applications

BinOptics Corporation, a leading manufacturer and supplier of semiconductor lasers, announced today it has successfully incorporated its patented Etched Facet Technology (EFT) into a variety of silicon photonic applications.

22 Aug 2013

Garmin Introduces VIRB True HD 1080p Action Camera Series

Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced VIRB, its first true HD 1080p action camera series. From action sports to family vacations, VIRB combines a unique feature set that makes it easier than ever to capture life’s memories.

22 Aug 2013

Researchers Intelligently Intensify Inelastic X-Ray Scattering

Without the currently available plethora of X-ray methods, basic research in the physical sciences would be unthinkable. The methods are used in solid state physics, in the analysis of biological structures, and even art historians have X-rays to thank for many new insights.

22 Aug 2013

EISA Honors Nikon with European Camera 2013-2014 Award for D7100 Digital SLR Camera

Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce that the Nikon D7100 DX-format digital SLR camera is the recipient of the European Camera 2013-2014 award presented by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA).

21 Aug 2013

Plimsoll Offers Analysis Report on Chinese Optics Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Optics (Chinese)" report to their offering.

21 Aug 2013

Fujifilm to Introduce FUJINON XA55x9.5 HDTV Lens with 55x High Power Zoom

FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Shigehiro Nakajima) will launch FUJINON XA55x9.5 (hereinafter XA55x9.5) at the end of August. As an addition to the lineup of HDTV lenses, this lens offers both 55x high-power zoom and high optical performance and is best for sports broadcasts, concerts and live productions.

21 Aug 2013

Strategies in Biophotonics Conference & Expo Scheduled to be Held in September 2014 in Boston

Strategies in Biophotonics Conference & Expo, a newly developed PennWell event, is scheduled for September 9-11, 2014, in Boston, MA at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel. This event will center on advancing the development and successful commercialization of optics and photonics technologies for the life sciences.

16 Aug 2013

EISA Honors FUJIFILM X100S with Best Advanced Compact Camera Award

FUJIFILM Corporation (President and CEO: Shigehiro Nakajima) is delighted to announce that the X100S has been crowned "European Advanced Compact Camera 2013-2014" by judges at the esteemed European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) awards.

16 Aug 2013

New Method to Put a Speed Bump in Light’s Path

Light traveling in a vacuum is the Universe’s ultimate speed demon, racing along at approximately 300,000 kilometers per second. Now scientists have found an effective new way to put a speed bump in light’s path.

From Optical Society Of America 14 Aug 2013

Point Grey Introduces High Resolution Global Shutter CCD Grasshopper3 Camera

Point Grey, a world-leading designer and manufacturer of innovative, high-performance digital cameras, today announced a new addition to the Grasshopper3 camera family, which features the highest resolution, global shutter CCD sensors with a USB 3.0 interface currently available.

12 Aug 2013