Sneak Preview at Defense & Security 2008
   Issue 3 March 11, 2008
Tiny Motor Pushes 200x its Weight
Tiny Motor Pushes 200x its WeightNow 40 percent faster and 50 percent stronger! SQL Series Squiggle motor pushes 30-g axial loads. Use for focus, zoom, alignment and more. Patented piezo motor is just 1.8 x 1.8 x 6 mm, less than half the size of competing micro motors.
 New Scale Technologies 
 see us at booth 423
 
Suprasil Standard
Suprasil StandardSuprasil Standard by Heraeus is a high-purity synthetic FS material. It combines great optical characteristics and excellent transmission in the deep ultraviolet to near-infrared. Technical features: low bubble and inclusion content (class 0), high-purity, standard homogeneity and stress-induced birefringence in functional direction.
 Heraeus Quartz America, LLC 
 see us at booth 1016
 
Broadband Infrared Camera 1-20µm
Broadband Infrared Camera 1-20 µmElectrophysics debuts its PV320L2Z infrared camera that produces the widest infrared spectral sensitivity range. The camera is ideal for a variety of applications including spectroscopy, laser beam profiling, nondestructive testing, medical imaging and temperature analysis. Velocity real-time imaging software delivers plug-and-play USB 2.0 compatibility for analysis and sequence recording.
 Electrophysics 
 see us at booth 413
Military & Custom DPSS Lasers
Military & Custom DPSS LasersCEO® offers complete custom laser design engineering and manufacturing services of diode-pumped solid-state lasers, laser diode arrays and modules for military, aerospace and industrial OEM laser applications. Specializes in engineering systems for harsh, rugged environments including military and civilian helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, submerged towed bodies and ground vehicles.
 Northrop Grumman/Cutting Edge Optronics 
 see us at booth 925
 
Modulight RangerLase family
Modulight RangerLase familyWith output powers between 100 mW and 20 W @ 1550 nm and a broad selection of packages, the RangerLase family targets applications in need of medium- or high-power continuous ware and pulsed infrared beams, such as point-to-point communications, laser range finding, and illumination.
 Modulight, Inc. 
 see us at booth 1534
 
Join a Community of 100K
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 Laurin Publishing Co. 
 see us at booth 333

While you're there

» Free forums

These three are free to all attendees of SPIE's Defense + Security 2008:

– A panel discussion on Future Directions for chemical, biological radiological/nuclear and explosive Sensors and Systems Development, moderated by Thomas George, ViaLogy PLC, and Patrick J. Gardner, Western Carolina University.
– Innovation and the Wealth of Nations, by Sir John Chisholm, executive chairman, QinetiQ Ltd.
– Forensic Science: Emerging Needs panel discussion, moderated by Colleen Mary Fitzpatrick, Yeiser and Associates.

» Botanical wonders

Take time out to visit the University of Central Florida Arboretum, 80 acres that are home to an astonishing 600 plant species. The arboretum has both native Florida and exotic species on display, and native wildlife abounds throughout the varied habitats. Visitors can take a self-guided tour or call ahead to schedule a group session with one of the school's highly trained botanists.


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