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Global Report on Key Trends and Technologies in Ophthalmic Devices Market

The Future of Ophthalmic Devices, Market Forecasts and Growth Opportunities to 2016 - The Vision Care Segment Emerges as a Key Revenue Generator

3 Apr 2010

Advancements in Thirty Meter Telescope Project

The April 2010 issue of Segments, the quarterly newsletter of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) Project, describes the progress TMT has made in the polishing of its primary mirror segments, acquiring sodium lasers for its adaptive optics system, and the role TMT will play in the hunt for extra-solar planets.

3 Apr 2010

New Eye Care Center Opened by Columbia University Department of Ophthalmology

Columbia University Medical Center’s Department of Ophthalmology announces the opening of its new comprehensive eye care center in midtown Manhattan, the Gloria and Louis Flanzer Vision Care Center.

3 Apr 2010

New Technique Uses Light Rays to Reveal Images of Hidden Objects

A new technique for revealing images of hidden objects may one day allow pilots to peer through fog and doctors to see more precisely into the human body without surgery.

3 Apr 2010

New CG-5100 IMU from KVH Features Fiber Optic Gyros, MEMS Accelerometers

GPS technology is critical for many sophisticated vehicular applications like unmanned research vehicles and stabilized optics, and is typically built into the design of such vehicles.

2 Apr 2010

Essilor Announces Acquisition of California-Based Ophthalmic Lens Manufacturer

Following approval by the US competition authorities, Essilor has completed its acquisition of Signet Armorlite, a leading independent manufacturer of ophthalmic lenses.

2 Apr 2010

SDC Acquires Film Specialties, Manufacturer of Eyewear Coating Materials

We are pleased to announce SDC Technologies, Inc. (Irvine, CA) has acquired the assets of Film Specialties Inc. (FSI), a leading supplier of transparent, polyurethane anti-fogging coatings and film materials used in such applications as sports, safety and military eyewear, cold room and freezer appliances.

2 Apr 2010

New Company Nikon Metrology to Focus on Industrial Microscopy Market

Nikon today announced that it has formed Nikon Metrology, Inc., a new company that combines Nikon Instruments Inc.’s industrial instruments business with the former Metris business, acquired by Nikon Corp. in 2009.

2 Apr 2010

Cognex's New VisionPro 6.1 Software Features Line Scan Distortion Correction Tool

Cognex Corporation today announced a new release of VisionPro®, the company’s popular, hardware-independent machine vision software.

2 Apr 2010

Luxottica and Retail Brand Alliance Extend Global Eyewear License Agreement

Retail Brand Alliance, Inc., and Luxottica Group S.p.A. (NYSE: LUX; MTA: LUX), a leader in premium fashion, luxury and sports eyewear, announced today a five-year extension of the license agreement for the design, production and worldwide distribution of prescription frames and sunglasses under the Brooks Brothers brand.

2 Apr 2010

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