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Futuristic Discs with Storage Capacity 2,000 Times that of Current DVDs Could be Just Around the Corner

Futuristic discs with a storage capacity 2,000 times that of current DVDs could be just around the corner, thanks to new research from Swinburne University of Technology. For the first time researchers from the university's Centre for Micro-Photonics have demonstrated how nanotechnology can enable the creation of 'five dimensional' discs with huge storage capacities.

20 May 2009

New Type of Invisibility Cloak that Works for All Colors of the Spectrum

Researchers have created a new type of invisibility cloak that is simpler than previous designs and works for all colors of the visible spectrum, making it possible to cloak larger objects than before and possibly leading to practical applications in "transformation optics."

20 May 2009

Navitar Celebrates 60 Years of Military Applications

Navitar, Inc.'s cutting edge optical technology dates back over 60 years when the company's founder, David Goldstein, pioneered his way into the optics industry. Originally forming Elgeet Optical in 1946, Goldstein set out to make innovative optics for the most revolutionary applications and industries.

From Navitar Inc. 20 May 2009

$NuSil Introduces an Optically Clear Encapsulating Gel with a Refractive Index of 1.40$

NuSil Introduces an Optically Clear Encapsulating Gel with a Refractive Index of 1.40

NuSil Technology, a cutting-edge manufacturer of silicone-based materials for aerospace, aircraft, electronics and photonics industries, is set to release its LS-3140 at EuroLED 2009. LS

20 May 2009

IntertechPira Announces New Website for LEDs 2009

IntertechPira is pleased to announce that the official home of LEDs 2009 on the web is now open to visitors. Visit www.ledsconference.com to view several new features including comprehensive exhibitor and sponsor profiles, in-depth venue details, a full document library where you can download conference materials, online registration, and much more.

20 May 2009

Industry's First Multi-Function Film for Monitors

3M's Optical Systems Division today unveiled the industry’s first multi-function film for monitors, Vikuiti™ Brightness Enhancement Film - Reflective Polarizer (MNT BEF-RP-230).

19 May 2009

Intematix Completes Pan-European Franchise Agreement with Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente

Intematix Corp., a leading innovator in phosphors, LED components and solid state lighting modules announced today that it has completed a pan-European franchise agreement with Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH.

19 May 2009

Researchers Develop Way to Make Lettuce Darker and Redder using Ultraviolet LEDs

Salad dressing aside, a pile of spinach has more nutritional value than a wedge of iceberg lettuce. That's because darker colors in leafy vegetables are often signs of antioxidants that are thought to have a variety of health benefits. Now a team of plant physiologists has developed a way to make lettuce darker and redder - and therefore healthier - using ultraviolet light-emitting diodes (LEDs).

18 May 2009

Manufacturer's Lighting Division Announces New Products and Services

Cooper Industries, a leading manufacturer of electrical products and components, has increased its broad line of energy-efficient lighting solutions with several innovative new products in 2009.

15 May 2009

DuPont Announces Commercialization of Two Families of Photovoltaic Encapsulant Sheets

DuPont today announced the commercialization of two new families of photovoltaic encapsulant sheets that are expected to improve durability and efficiency of photovoltaic modules.

15 May 2009