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NeoPhotonics Begins Mass Production of Compact DQPSK Demodulator

NeoPhotonics proclaimed that it has begun the mass production of its PIC-based compact Differential Quaternary Phase Shift Key (DQPSK) demodulator developed for use in 40Gbps direct detection fiber optic transport systems.

30 May 2011

Laser Research Optics Launches CO2 Laser Lenses and Mirrors

Laser Research Optics, a CO2 optics stockist and manufacturer of hard crystalline materials, has launched direct field-replacement CO2 laser optics.

27 May 2011

Photonex 2011 - October 18 to 19 at the Ricoh Arena

For the twentieth year, Photonex 2011 will be run as a combined exhibition and technical conference for those working in optics, photonic and imaging technology. It is the UK’s largest exhibition of these technologies and attracts an audience from all parts of the world with 15 countries represented in 2010.

25 May 2011

Schott Expands Coating Capabilities for Optical Components

SCHOTT is expanding its coating capabilities for optical components. In Duryea, the international technology group manufactures ready-to-use optical components and glass filters of up to 457mm in diameter with anti-reflective (AR) and highly reflective (HR) coatings. In addition, a new magnetron-sputtering machine in Yverdon allows for the production of high performance band pass and notch filters as well as ultra hard anti-reflex coatings.

From SCHOTT North America, Inc. 15 May 2011

Optics Balzers Offers Patterning Solutions for Manufacturing High-Grade Optical Components

Optics Balzers, a global supplier of optical components and coatings, provides unique patterning solutions, including laser ablation, masked coatings and photolithography, for manufacturing optical components.

12 May 2011

Integration Technology Form UV Systems Strategic Alliance

British ultra-violet (UV) curing systems developer Integration Technology Ltd (ITL) is to enter into a strategic alliance with Germany's IST METZ GmbH of Nürtingen near Stuttgart, a worldwide market leader in UV technology and supplier of high-quality UV systems for a variety of applications.

11 May 2011

Lightwave Logic to Exhibit All-Optical and Electro-Optical Polymer Technology at 2011 Bright Lights Conference

Lightwave Logic proclaimed that it has been chosen to participate in the NYC Bright Lights Conference, which will be conducted at the Le Parker Meridien Hotel in New York City on May 10, 2011.

11 May 2011

ETH Selects Zecotek's Solid-State Micro-Pixel Avalanche Photo Diodes to Study Cosmic Rays

Zecotek Photonics Inc (TSX-V: ZMS; Frankfurt: W1I), a developer of leading-edge photonics technologies for medical, industrial and scientific markets, today announced that the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) has selected Zecotek’s new-generation, solid-state micro-pixel avalanche photo diodes (MAPD) as a key component in the electromagnetic calorimeter aimed at the development of a science platform for cosmic-ray measurements.

From Zecotek Photonics 10 May 2011

Laser Research Optics Rolls Out New Range of CO2 Laser Mirrors

Meller Optics’ division Laser Research Optics has launched a new series of CO2 laser mirrors called Laser Research SuperHard Coat Copper Mirrors. The mirrors have a hard coating that improves laser-cutting abilities and reduces power loss.

7 May 2011

Clear Align Introduces New Series of Lightweight Optical Components and Lenses

Clear Align, developer and producer of electro-optic products to collect reconnaissance, surveillance and intelligence data for aerospace, homeland security and defense applications, has introduced its new series of Featherweight systems parts and lenses at the SPIE Defense, Security and Sensors (DSS) show.

5 May 2011

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