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Photonics.com - June 2017
Business
GE Additive to Build Additive Manufacturing Machine That Prints Meter-Wide Parts for Aerospace
Additive manufacturing developer GE Additive is working to create the world’s largest laser-powder additive manufacturing machine. Tailored for the aerospace industry, the machine will be able to print in a build envelop of 1 m3. The development project, announced at The Paris Air Show, will be unveiled in November at the Formnext Show in Frankfurt, Germany. “The machine will 3D print...
PerkinElmer to Acquire Euroimmun
Detection technology provider PerkinElmer Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire EuroImmun Medical Laboratory Diagnostics AG for $1.3 billion in cash. “I am delighted to...
CST Global to Lead Single-Photon LED Project
Compound semiconductor producer CST Global Ltd. is leading the GaSb/GaAs Quantum Ring Single Photon LED (QR_SPLED) project, which seeks to mass-produce low-cost, single-photon LEDs. The technology is...
DoE’s Research Agency Awards $25M in Photonics Funds
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA-E) is investing $25 million in nine different photonics-driven efforts to improve the efficiency of data centers. Dubbed...
Framos to Distribute Tattile Products in Europe, North America
Through a distribution agreement, all Tattile SRL hardware and software products will be available in the Framos GmbH sales network in Europe and North America. “With Framos, we now cooperate...
Powers Joins Smart Vision Lights
LED developer Smart Vision Lights has appointed Paul Powers as its business development manager for the eastern U.S. Powers brings more than 18 years of technical manufacturing and sales support to...
UT Austin Researchers Use Google Street Map Cars to Measure Air Pollution
Engineering researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a hyper-local mobile approach to measuring air quality using specially equipped Google Street View cars to measure air...
Meadowlark Wins Colorado Export Award
Meadowlark Optics Inc. has been named the winner of the 47th annual Colorado Governor’s Award of Excellence in Exporting. Recognized as an international thought leader in light-based...
Physik Instrumente a Finalist in Motion Control Industry Awards
Motion control and nanopositioning developer Physik Instrumente LP was a finalist for the Manufacturer of the Year and Contributions to Skills and Training awards at the 2017 Motion Control Industry...
Waitt Advanced Biophotonics, Zeiss to Partner for Early Technology Testing
The Salk Institute's Waitt Advanced Biophotonics Center and the Zeiss Group have announced a global partnership to accelerate the frontiers of microscopy and imaging technologies. Zeiss will...
LASER World of Photonics Startup Challenge Awards
The winners of the second bi-annual Startup Challenge were announced at the LASER World of Photonics expo in Munich. Winners received monetary prizes as well as promotional support. Eran Hochstadter,...
LIA’s Baker Retires
Peter Baker, the executive director of the Laser Institute of America (LIA), has retired from his position after decades at the professional society’s helm. Baker began his relationship with...
OSU Gets $6.5M DARPA Grant for AI Research
Eight computer science professors in Oregon State University's College of Engineering have received a $6.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Advanced Research Projects...
Market Tech Named Sphere Ultrafasty Distributor
Measurement instrumentation developer Sphere Ultrafast Photonics SA has appointed Market Tech Inc. as its new distributor in North America. Market Tech will provide sales and service in North America...
Michigan Tech Study Says Solar Saves Lives, Money
In a new study published in Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, a team from Michigan Technological University calculated that 51,999 American lives per year could be saved by transitioning...
SolarUnited Elects New Board Members
SolarUnited, the global photovoltaic industry and technology association, has elected Martin Fischer of Von Ardenne GmbH, Nabih Cherradi of Desert Technologies and Philippe Malbranche of the National...
AMS Technologies Acquires Elforlight
Optical solutions provider AMS Technologies AG has acquired laser developer Elforlight Ltd. The acquisition aims to fortify AMS Technologies’ comprehensive design services and specialized...
Basler Acquires Mycable
Digital industrial camera manufacturer Basler AG has acquired embedded computing consulting company Mycable GmbH. With the acquisition of Mycable, Basler intends to increase its market penetration in...
Framos Named Top Ten Machine Vision Provider
Imaging and vision technologies developer Framos GmbH has been named a top 10 machine vision solutions provider for 2017 by Manufacturing Technology Insight Magazine. The publications annually lists...
LIGO Detects Third Instance of Gravitational Waves
The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) has announced the third detection of gravitational waves. The detection points to merging black holes that are twice as far away from...
Osram to Acquires LED Engin
Lighting manufacturer Osram Licht AG has agreed to acquire solid-state lighting solutions developer LED Engin Inc. “LED Engin opens up new opportunities for us to offer our customers tailored...
Elbit Systems of America Awarded Lockheed Martin F-35 Contract
Defense systems developer Elbit Systems of America LLC has been awarded a contract by Lockheed Martin Aeronautics to develop a cockpit display replacement for the F-35 aircraft. The development...
Adaptive Optics Associates Awarded WFIRST Contract
Adaptive Optics Associates Inc., a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman Corp., has been awarded a sole-source contract to provide mission-critical optical technology for the WFIRST coronagraph instrument....
SWIR Camera From Princeton Instruments Selected for MIT Research
The NIRvana camera from Princeton Instruments was employed in quantum dot evaluation by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). From high-speed intravital imaging for...
Finnish Alliance to Focus on Automation, Robotics
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Tampere University of Technology (TUT) and Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK) are creating a research alliance to provide new business...
Construction Begins on ESO’s Extremely Large Telescope
Construction has begun on the world's largest optical and IR telescope, the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT), at the European Southern Observatory (ESO). Built by ESO and supported by the UK's Science...
IBM, Partners Develop Nanosheet Transistor Development Process
IBM, GlobalFoundries, Samsung and equipment suppliers have developed an industry-first process to build silicon nanosheet transistors that will enable 5-nm chips. The details of the process will be...
Thorlabs Establishes PolySense Research Lab in Italy
Thorlabs Inc. has established of PolySense, a joint industry-university research lab in the physics department at the Technical University of Bari, Italy, to focus on the research and development of...
Lunar Orbiter Camera on NASA Flight Survives Meteor Hit
NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center has announced that the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera (LROC) onboard the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) survived impact with a meteor in 2014. On...
AI Analyzes Images Taken Under Severe Conditions, Increases Clarity
A multimodal image fusion technology uses artificial intelligence (AI) to automatically combine visible images taken by standard cameras with non-visible images taken by specialized devices such as...
EV Group to Expand Production Capacity
EV Group, a supplier of wafer bonding and lithography equipment for the MEMS, nanotechnology and semiconductor markets, is expanding production capacity at its corporate headquarters in St. Florian...
Rudolph Lithography System Ordered by Asian Automotive Company
Rudolph Technologies Inc. will ship its JetStep S Lithography System to an outsourced assembly and test facility in Asia for the production of system-in-package (SIP) products that combine sensor,...
Alluxa to Double Production Capacity in Expansion
Optical filter and coating developer Alluxa Inc. is expanding its Santa Rosa, California factory, doubling its production capacity over the next two years. “We are gratified that customer...
ESO Signs Contracts with Schott, Safran for Extremely Large Telescope Mirrors
The European Southern Observatory (ESO) has signed contracts with Schott and Safran Electronics & Defense to manufacture mirrors for its Extremely Large Telescope. The optical system of ESO's...
Vision Engineering, Luxo to Jointly Offer Magnifiers
Inspection system manufacturer Vision Engineering Ltd. will offer North America and Central Europe with a full range of co-branded Luxo Corp. magnifiers. “We are very excited to work with Luxo...
Ximea Camera Line Awarded Platinum Vision Systems Design Honor
The xiB-64 camera line from camera developer Ximea GmbH has been awarded a Platinum-level prize in the annual Vision Systems Design Innovator Awards. The judging panel consisted of experts from...
AKU.automation, I-mation, Prolucid Receive AIA Integrator Certification
AIA, the Association for Advancing Vision and Imaging, has announced that aku.automation GmbH, i-mation GmbH and Prolucid Technologies Inc. have completed the necessary requirements to become AIA...
UCSB’s Pollock Receives Vannevar DoD Fellowship
Tresa Pollock, chair of the materials department of the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), has received a 2017 Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowship from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)....
Hall Appointed SVP of Sales for Optelian
Optical networking solution provider Optelian Access Networks Corp. has appointed Bryan Hall as senior vice president of sales. “Hall is a strong leader known for his success in building...
Technica Opens Singapore Facility
Sensor and filter developer Technica Optical Components LLC has established a new fiber Bragg grating (FBG) manufacturing facility and advanced technologies center in Singapore. The new operation,...
Ra Medical Systems Receives FDA Clearance for Laser Ablation
In an effort to battle Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), the leading cause of limb amputations, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted market clearance to laser developer Ra Medical...
CyVerse to Transition to New Supercomputing System
Cyverse, a federation of the University of Arizona, Texas Advanced Computing Center, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and the University of North Carolina Wilmington, will transition its...
G-S Plastic Optics Installs Diamond Turning Machine
Polymer optics developer G-S Plastic Optics has installed a new single point diamond turning (SPDT) machine to expand rapid manufacturing capabilities for large departure freeform optics. The system...
Purdue and Microsoft to Collaborate on Quantum Computer
Purdue University and Microsoft Corp. have signed a five-year agreement to develop a useable quantum computer. Purdue is one of four international universities in the collaboration. Michael Manfra,...
New England Optical Systems Receives ISO Certification
New England Optical Systems, Inc. (NEOS) has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification with CIC Management, LLC. With this certification, NEOS has demonstrated that they have a robust Quality Management...
Research & Technology
Photodetector Identifies Miniscule Differences in Wavelengths
A novel technology that combines nanophotonics and thermoelectrics has the potential to detect different wavelengths of light, including visible and IR, at high resolution. The detector operates about 10 to 100 times faster than comparable thermoelectric devices and can detect light across a broader range of the spectrum than traditional photodetectors. Researchers at California Institute of...
Photonic System Enables Generation of Quantum States in Single Spatial Mode
A photonic system created using a lightweight, inexpensive photonic chip and off-the-shelf telecommunications components has been used to demonstrate that photons can become an accessible, powerful...
Method Pairs Gated Digital Holography with Laser to See Obscured Objects
A new methodology based on gated digital holography paired with a specially designed laser system allows lidar to see through obscured elements of terrain like foliage or netting. Researchers from...
Optogenetic Tool Efficiently Manipulates Protein Clusters
An optogenetic technique dubbed CRY2clust is able to trigger protein cluster formation in response to blue light at a faster and more efficient rate than existing methods. CRY2clust is based on a...
Laser Sparks New Behavior in Light
By focusing laser light to a brightness one billion times greater than the surface of the sun, physicists at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have observed changes in a vision-enabling interaction...
Light-Generated Bubbles Propel Microparticles, Create Optomechanical Force
Energy created from light was converted into kinetic motion using nano-sized, laser-generated bubbles. As the bubble expanded, it acted as a propulsion mechanism for surrounding micron sized...
Light-Matter Interaction in Single Layer of Atoms
A new and more efficient way of detecting light and matter interactions at the atomic level has been discovered that could lead to advances in the emerging field of two-dimensional materials; it...
Ultrathin Camera Creates Images Without Lenses
A novel camera uses an ultra-thin optical phased array (OPA) in place of lenses, to enable a thin, light, flexible and cost-effective design. The OPA has a large array of light receivers, and each...
Plasmonic Sensor Improves Detection of Cancer Biomarkers
A novel plasmonic sensor has demonstrated the ability to detect the presence of the cancer biomarker carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) to the magnitude of one nanogram per milliliter. This is a...
Quantum Dot Transistor Could Provide Platform for Super-Compact Counters
A transistor has been developed based on quantum dots. The device, which contains micrometric and nanometric parts, can see light, count and store information within its own structure, removing the...
Light Augments Conventional Methods of Mosquito Control
Exposure to just ten minutes of white light presented at timed intervals during the late daytime, dusk, dawn and throughout the night could suppress biting and manipulate flight behavior in the...
Multispectral Imaging Reveals Ancient Hebrew Inscription
Multispectral imaging techniques have unearthed an invisible inscription on the back of a pottery shard that has been on display at The Israel Museum for half a century. The ostracon —...
Metamaterial-Enhanced Imaging Technique Could Reduce Acquisition Time
A hybrid metasurface structure, comprised of a 2D metamaterial surface and a high permittivity dielectric substrate, has been shown to enhance the performance of an ultra-high field MRI scanner. The...
Novel Photopatterning Approach for OLEDs Inveiled
A light-mediated methodology to growing patterned, emissive polymer brushes with micron feature resolution could lead to a more efficient, cost-effective method for creating OLED displays. Although...
AI Analyzes Images Taken Under Severe Conditions, Increases Clarity
A multimodal image fusion technology uses artificial intelligence (AI) to automatically combine visible images taken by standard cameras with non-visible images taken by specialized devices such as...
Nanophotonic Processor Uses Optics to Speed Deep Learning Computations
Using light instead of electricity to power neural networks could improve the speed and efficiency of certain deep learning computations, especially tasks that involve repeated multiplications of...
Novel Material May Allow Everyday 3D Holography
What could be the world’s thinnest hologram could also be the harbinger of what’s to come in consumer electronics, by paving the way for 3D holography compact enough to be integrated into...
Laser-Induced Graphene Inhibits Biofouling, Kills Bacteria
Laser-induced graphene (LIG) has been shown to be effective in resisting biofouling (the buildup of biological material on wet surfaces) and, when used as electrodes with a small applied voltage, in...
Optical Approach Delivers Fast, Scalable Data Transmission
Microresonator soliton frequency combs have been shown to considerably increase the performance of wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) techniques in optical communications. The technology could be...
Low-Cost Synthetic Material Produces White Light That Imitates Sunlight
Persistent luminescence materials are used in everyday glow-in-the-dark applications and show high potential for medical imaging, night-vision surveillance, and enhancement of solar cells. The...
Underwater Touchpad Will Open Window Further Into the Dolphin Mind
An underwater computer touchscreen, through which dolphins at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland are able to interact, will be used to investigate dolphin intelligence and communication by...
Clemson Receives Funding from DoD for Laser Weaponry Research
Two researchers at Clemson University are taking different but complementary approaches to creating a high-energy laser that could be used as a weapon. The engineers are receiving a combined $3.2...
Hybrid Imaging Method Delivers Panoramic Scan of a Live Animal
A hybrid imaging technique, dubbed Single-Impulse Panoramic Photoacoustic Computed Tomography (SIP-PACT), combines light and ultrasound to provide a full cross-sectional view of a small...
Photons and Electrons Produce Hybrid Light-Matter Fluid
Light is composed of waves, but it can also behave like a liquid. In certain circumstances it can ripple and spiral around obstacles. These liquid properties of light emerge when the photons that...
Imaging Technique Could Improve Tumor Margin Assessment
Use of Cerenkov luminescence imaging (CLI) could provide a more accurate technique for assessing resection margins during breast-conserving surgery, a primary treatment for early-stage breast cancer....
Quantum Emitters Generate Single Photons on Demand
Quantum light emitters have been observed previously in atomically thin layers of transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs). However, they have been found at random locations within the host material...
3D-Printed Patch Mends Hearts
A new 3D laser printed patch has been developed that can help heal scarred heart tissue after a heart attack. Researchers from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, University of...
Nominate an Outstanding Educator for an Industry Beacon Award
Each year, Photonics Media honors a few standout contributors to the photonics and optics industry who have made a difference through their efforts and achievements in photonics science, business or...
Metalens for Immersion Microscope Overcomes Challenges of Hand-Polishing Techniques
A flat lens for immersion microscopy has been developed. The lens, which can be designed for use with any form of liquid, could provide a cost-effective and easy-to-manufacture alternative to hand...
NASA Investigates Optical Coatings for Far-UV Spectral Range
To meet the projected goals for its next generation of space telescopes, NASA is taking on a new optical challenge — the fabrication of protective coatings for mirrors to be used for...
Lasers Reveal Vibration Patterns of Big Ben
For whom the bell tolls” took on a new meaning for a group of U.K. researchers as they “vibration mapped” the famous London clock bell, the Great Bell — more commonly known as...
acquisitions
PerkinElmer to Acquire Euroimmun
Detection technology provider PerkinElmer Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire EuroImmun Medical Laboratory Diagnostics AG for $1.3 billion in cash. “I am delighted to...
AMS Technologies Acquires Elforlight
Optical solutions provider AMS Technologies AG has acquired laser developer Elforlight Ltd. The acquisition aims to fortify AMS Technologies’ comprehensive design services and specialized...
Basler Acquires Mycable
Digital industrial camera manufacturer Basler AG has acquired embedded computing consulting company Mycable GmbH. With the acquisition of Mycable, Basler intends to increase its market penetration in...
Osram to Acquires LED Engin
Lighting manufacturer Osram Licht AG has agreed to acquire solid-state lighting solutions developer LED Engin Inc. “LED Engin opens up new opportunities for us to offer our customers tailored...
Products
Laser Controller
NEEDHAM, Mass., June 30, 2017 — The latest version of the Agni laser controller and its associated LinkMotion driver software has been announced by Solustan Inc. The software works natively in both inches and millimeters. In addition to controlling the machine directly from a PC, it can also be controlled using iOS- and Android-based phones and tablets. The minimum job buffer is 1 GB. Most controllers are equipped with 4...
Solustan Inc.
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LED Node Solution
HONG KONG, June 30, 2017 — The Dot XLQ-8 RGBW, a fully customizable, dynamic LED node solution from Traxon Technologies Ltd., is designed for a wide range of lighting and media applications. The high brightness and...
Traxon Technologies
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Laser Series
JENA, Germany, June 30, 2017 — Lasos Lasertechnik GmbH has announced three new lasers. The LASOS XT is a series of solid-state lasers for biophotonic applications. The LASOS He-Ne is a series of He-Ne laser modules and tubes...
LASOS Lasertechnik GmbH
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Scan Solution
GARCHING, Germany, June 30, 2017 — Blackbird Robotersysteme GmbH has announced a scan solution with an integrated distance sensor. Based on OCT, the system detects and measures 3D laser weld seam topographies in high resolution,...
Blackbird Robotersysteme GmbH
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Linescan SWIR InGaAs Detectors
LEUVEN, Germany, June 29, 2017 — The XLIN-FC series of linescan SWIR InGaAs detectors from Xenics NV use flip-chip type hybridization. The XLIN-FC R is designed with rectangular pixels for spectroscopy applications. It...
Xenics
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3D Printer
EGGENSTEIN-LEOPOLDSHAFEN, Germany, June 29, 2017 — The Photonic Professional GT 3D printer from Nanoscribe GmbH is based on the technique of two-photon-polymerization to produce a broad range of almost arbitrary micro-optical shapes including...
Nanoscribe GmbH & Co. KG
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Spectroradiometer
ILMINSTER, England, June 29, 2017 — The OL 750-NVG from Gooch & Housego PLC is a specifically configured version of the OL 750 Spectroradiometer for night vision goggle compatibility measurements. The complete turnkey system...
G&H
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3D Line Scan Camera
KONSTANZ, Germany, June 29, 2017 — The 3DPIXA HR 3D line-scan camera from Chromasens GmbH is engineered for challenging electronic, semiconductor and automotive manufacturing inspection. The camera comes in two models, the 3DPIXA HR 5...
Chromasens GmbH
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Handheld Raman Analyzer
WILMINGTON, Mass., June 28, 2017 — The Progeny ResQ handheld 1064-nm Raman analyzer from Rigaku Analytical Devices streamlines users' incident response. Designed with first responders’ needs in mind, the Progeny ResQ...
Rigaku Analytical Devices Inc.
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Light Cure Maskant
KIDLINGTON, England, June 28, 2017 — The DYMAX Speedmask 9-7001 from Intertronics is a UV/VIS light cure maskant for electronics. The maskant offers significant time saving in the assembly of electronics connectors and other board...
Intertronics
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Night Vision Measurement
ILMINSTER, England, June 28, 2017 — The OL 770-NVS Night Vision Display Test and Measurement System from Gooch & Housego PLC offers a complete solution for the measurement of goggle-compatible lighting and displays. The...
G&H
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Fiber Laser
SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 28, 2017 — The HighLight FL10000 fiber laser from Coherent Inc. combines the output of four individual 2.5-kW laser modules into a single output fiber, reaching 10-kW total output. Detachable output fiber...
Coherent Inc.
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Laser Marker
MARKHAM, Ontario, June 27, 2017 — The Nexgen Laser Marker from World Star Tech is a 2-lb portable laser marker. The device features a wavelength of 1064 nm and power of 7 W. Applications include marking evaluation on...
World Star Technologies
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Compact Hexapod
AUBURN, Mass., June 27, 2017 — The H-811.i2 compact hexapod from Physik Instrumente LP provides high performance for industrial alignment applications. The H-811.i2 provides twice the velocity along with sensor resolution up...
PI (Physik Instrumente) LP, Motion Control, Air Bearings, Piezo Mechanics
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Documentation Package
CAMBOURNE, England, June 27, 2017 — A comprehensive installation and operational qualification documentation package for the NanoVue Plus Micro-Volume Spectrophotometer has been announced by Biochrom Ltd. The test procedure...
Biochrom Ltd.
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Control Software
PUCHHEIM, Germany, June 27, 2017 — SyncAXIS control software from Scanlab GmbH and ACS Motion Control Ltd. enables simultaneous control of a 2D scan head and a 2D mechanical stage with two servo motors. The combined system...
SCANLAB GmbH
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Mid-IR Laser
BIRKERØD, Denmark, June 26, 2017 — The SuperK MIR laser from NKT Photonics A/S delivers more than 450 mW of continuous light from 0.9 to 4.2 μm. The source features a monolithic all-fiber architecture, ensuring stability and...
NKT Photonics A/S
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Frame Grabber
WATERLOO, Ontario, June 26, 2017 — Teledyne Dalsa Inc. has expanded its Xtium series with a half-length CoaXPress frame grabber, the Xtium-CXP PX8. The Xtium-CXP PX8 is fully supported by Sapera LT SDK and the...
Teledyne DALSA, Machine Vision OEM Components
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EMCCD Camera
MONTREAL, June 26, 2017 — The HNü128 AO electron-multiplying CCD (EMCCD) camera from Nüvü Cameras is designed for nonstandard environments. The cooling behind the new adaptive optics option is optimized...
Nuvu Cameras
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ZnSe Optics
PROVIDENCE, R.I., June 26, 2017 — Custom manufactured ZnSe optics from Laser Research Optics are optimized at 1064 nm for Nd:YAG lasers and can include various configurations and coatings. The optics are designed for medical...
Laser Research Optics
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Solid-State Source Driver/Controller
WOBURN, Mass., June 26, 2017 — The 5500A Solid-State Source Driver/Controller from Innovations in Optics Inc. independently drives, controls and modulates as many as 18 different solid-state sources including combinations of LEDs...
Innovations in Optics Inc.
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Measuring Instrument
AMERSFOORT, Netherlands, June 23, 2017 — The DL350 ScopeCorder is a compact, portable combination measuring instrument from Yokogawa Europe for displaying, recording and analyzing a wide variety of electrical and physical parameters. ...
Yokogawa Europe BV
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Smart Camera
OPPENWEILER, Germany, June 23, 2017 — The mvBlueGEMINI 1.4 smart camera from Matrix Vision GmbH allows users without programming expertise and developers without knowledge of image processing to implement complete visual inspection tasks...
MATRIX VISION GmbH
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LED Configurator Software
ELGIN, Ill., June 23, 2017 — SelectSYNC Universal Configurator software from Thomas Research Products is designed for simple programming of LED drivers. The advanced graphical user interface provides complete control for...
Hubbell Lighting Components
License Plate Recognition Solutions
ETTLINGEN, Germany, June 23, 2017 — Automatic license plate recognition solutions from Vision Components GmbH are embedded vision systems for traffic control. The hardware-independent OEM library achieves a typical reading...
Vision Components GmbH
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Z-Scanner
PUCHHEIM, Germany, June 22, 2017 — The excelliSHIFT z-scanner from Scanlab GmbH eliminates the use of transmissive elements. A rise in functionality is independent of mounting orientation, thus significantly increasing the...
SCANLAB GmbH
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Flow Fractionation, Chromatography System
LANDSBERG AM LECH, Germany, June 22, 2017 — Through the integration of Postnova Analytics GmbH’s AF2000 MultiFlow Flow Field-Flow Fractionation (FFF) platform with its SC2000 modular multidetector Size Exclusion chromatography (SEC)...
Postnova Analytics GmbH
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Laser Measurement Software
ANDOVER, Mass., June 22, 2017 — The Ophir StarLab 3.30, announced by MKS Instruments Inc., is an easy-to-use laser measurement software that turns a PC into a multichannel laser power/energy display station. The new version...
MKS Ophir, Light & Measurement
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Pyroelectric Detector
OLCHING, Germany, June 22, 2017 — The LD2100 pyroelectric detector from Laser Components GmbH features a differential amplifier. The device provides double the signal compared to a single-ended detector when used with a...
Laser Components Germany GmbH
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Polygon Scanner Controller
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 21, 2017 — The PLS-32-010 polygon scanner controller from Precision Laser Scanning LLC features USB and RS-232 interfaces for remote control. The on-board central processing unit can regulate the polygon...
Precision Laser Scanning LLC
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Off-Axis Paraboloids
KENLEY, England, June 21, 2017 — Off-Axis Paraboloids from Optical Surfaces Ltd. are suitable for broadband and multiple-wavelength applications due to their achromatic performance characteristics. The devices can be produced...
Optical Surfaces Ltd.
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Packet-Optical Platform
SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 21, 2017 — The XTM II next-generation packet-optical platform from Infinera Corp. is designed for cloud-scale metro packet-optical applications. The system delivers rich layer 0, layer 1 and layer 2...
Infinera Corp.
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Façade Lighting
NORCROSS, Ga., June 21, 2017 — The InvisiLight Façade Solution from OFS Fitel LLC is designed for low-rise buildings or garden-style dwelling units. The system is offered with a 12- or 24-fiber count indoor/outdoor...
OFS
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Zoom Lens
RONKONKOMA, N.Y., June 20, 2017 — The 24-35mm T2.2 FF Zoom Cine lens from Sigma Corp. of America is compatible with full-frame image sensors. The lens offers the resolving power and optical quality required for capturing video...
Sigma Corp. of America
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Single-Channel Signal Conditioner
CAMARILLO, Calif., June 20, 2017 — Micronor Inc. and Optocon AG have collaborated to create the FOTEMP1-OEM-MNT, a low-cost, small form factor, single-channel signal conditioner that seamlessly integrates fiber optic temperature...
Micronor Sensors Inc.
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Spatial Light Modulator Modules
BRIDGEWATER, N.J., June 20, 2017 — LCOS-SLM spatial light modulator modules from Hamamatsu Corp. are reflection-type devices that change the phase of incoming light, giving users the ability to accurately control the light wavefront....
Hamamatsu Corporation
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Airborne Surveillance Solution
HAIFA, Israel, June 20, 2017 — The SkEye WAPS airborne wide-area persistent surveillance solution from Elbit Systems Ltd. is designed for homeland security and defense applications. SkEye WAPS provides advanced capabilities...
Uster Technologies Ltd.
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Light Section Sensor
MANNHEIM, Germany, June 19, 2017 — SmartRunner solutions from Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH combine light section and vision sensors in one device. The ready-to-use, plug-and-play devices are optimized for a specific field of work....
Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH
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Measurement Technology
BARCELONA, June 19, 2017 — Sensofar-Tech SL has announced two new measurement technology features. Continuous Confocal is a confocal technique that utilizes a continuous Z-axis scan. Acquisition speed is comparable to...
Sensofar Metrology
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Anti-Reflective Fibers
STIRLING, N.J., June 19, 2017 — RARe Motheye anti-reflective fibers from Fiberguide Industries Inc. are designed for enhanced performance in systems requiring high-power transmission such as digital laser projection. The...
Molex, Fiberguide
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USB 3.0 Camera
GREENVILLE, R.I., June 16, 2017 — The 24C2.1XWUSB3 from Videology Imaging Solutions Inc. is a 2-MP color USB 3.0 camera module. On-screen display control is featured through any UVC-compatible software such as AMCap or VLC, and...
Videology Industrial-Grade Cameras
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Triple Bandpass Filters
PALATINE, Ill., June 16, 2017 — Triple Bandpass Filters from Midwest Optical Systems Inc. are designed for crop health assessment in real time, including information on plant growth, water usage, soil type and topography. The...
Midwest Optical Systems Inc. (MidOpt)
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LCD Display Capes
SYDNEY, June 16, 2017 — The gen4 CAPE series of TFT LCD display capes from 4D Systems is designed for use with the BeagleBone Black single board computer. The series consists of 4.3-, 5.0- and 7.0-in. models, each...
4D Systems Pty. Ltd.
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Beam Profiling Camera
REDDING, Calif., June 16, 2017 — The WinCamD-IR-BB MWIR to FIR Beam Profiler from DataRay Inc. is a beam profiling camera. It features broadband profile beams with wavelengths from 2 to 16 µm in a single unit. A...
DataRay Inc.
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Mineral Identification Spectrometer
LAWRENCE, Mass., June 15, 2017 — The oreXpress spectrometer from Spectral Evolution provides real-time mineral identification for indicator minerals in kimberlite exploration such as garnet, chromite, ilmenite, Cr-diopside and...
Spectral Evolution Inc.
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Image Intensifier Systems
LEIGHTON BUZZARD, England, June 15, 2017 — The SIL-3 range of high-resolution, high-gain gated image intensifier systems from Specialised Imaging Ltd. are designed to improve the sensitivity of high-speed video and image converter cameras. ...
Specialised Imaging Ltd.
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Optical Polishing Pitch
PROVIDENCE, R.I., June 15, 2017 — Gugolz Optical Polishing Pitch from Meller Optics Inc. is available in five hardness grades and can be easily mixed for precisely lapping virtually any optical material. From very-soft to...
Meller Optics Inc.
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Satellite Tracking Imaging Ground Station
SAN DIEGO, June 15, 2017 — The GATR TRAC from Cubic Corp. is a portable, 2.4-m satellite tracking imaging ground station that provides >90 percent reduction in logistical size and weight without sacrificing performance,...
Cubic Corp.
Laser Processing Calibration Software
PUCCHEIM, Germany, June 14, 2017 — CALsheet Software from Scanlab GmbH enables simple calibration correction of laser processing system-specific errors. Materials processing and marking applications via scan systems with an...
SCANLAB GmbH
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Machine Vision and Analysis Software
SYRACUSE, N.Y., June 14, 2017 — The Clarity 2.0 Machine Vision and Image Analysis Software from Jadak is a graphic user interface software package that allows machine vision application development on smart cameras. Requiring...
JADAK
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Microlens Arrays
AACHEN, Germany, June 14, 2017 — Microlens arrays from Ingeneric GmbH feature up to 500 individual lenses and dimensions of up to 60 × 60 mm for beam shaping and light homogenization. The molds, manufactured to sub-μm...
INGENERIC GmbH
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Flexible Wavelength Selectors
IRVINE, Calif., June 13, 2017 — The FWS-Basic Flexible Wavelength Selectors from Spectrolight Inc. combine the wavelength tenability and adjustable bandwidth of a traditional monochromator with the circular, uniform aperture of a...
SPECTROLIGHT Inc.
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Imaging Solution
UTRECHT, Netherlands, June 13, 2017 — The 5 Series PET-SPECT-OI-CT imaging solution from MILabs BV aims to achieve breakthroughs in anatomical, functional and molecular imaging. With high-resolution, multimodal functionality and...
MILabs
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Image Analysis Software Tool
MUNICH, June 13, 2017 — The eVision 2.0 image analysis software tool from Euresys SA has been announced by Framos GmbH, providing intuitive character database management. The tool features EasyOCR2 library and an...
FRAMOS GmbH
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OEM Optical Switch
SPARKS GLENCOE, Md., June 13, 2017 — The OEM Optical Switch from Brimrose Corp. of America is capable of switching an optical path in <30 ns. The technology is based on an acousto-optic modulator with no mechanical moving parts...
Brimrose Corp. of America
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Waterproof Touch Screen
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., June 12, 2017 — The SRMHXTRWP-10.4C Waterproof Sunlight-Readable Touch Screen Monitor from Tru-Vu Monitors Inc. is designed to operate in nearly any environment. The 10.4-in., five-wire resistive touch screen...
Tru-Vu Monitors Inc.
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Direct Current LED Driver
SEOUL, June 12, 2017 — The NanoDriver series of phase-cut direct current LED drivers from Seoul Semiconductor Co. Ltd. feature a power density 10× higher than conventional LED drivers. At 13.5 mm wide, the...
Seoul Semiconductor Co. Ltd.
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Linear Motor XY Stage
AUBURN, Mass., June 12, 2017 — The V-731 reference class XY stage from Physik Instrumente LP is a new addition to its PIMag series of high dynamics linear motor stages. The device is equipped with incremental linear encoders...
PI (Physik Instrumente) LP, Motion Control, Air Bearings, Piezo Mechanics
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IR Transmitter
SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 12, 2017 — The SFH 4055 IR transmitter from Osram Opto Semiconductors Inc. is a side-looking IR LED targeted at eye-tracking systems in augmented and virtual reality headsets. Featuring a wavelength of...
Osram Opto Semiconductors Inc.
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Field Spectroradiometer
LAWRENCE, Mass., June 9, 2017 — The PSR-1100f from Spectral Evolution Inc. is a field spectroradiometer for vegetation studies, agricultural research, crop health analysis, biomass research and studies of nitrogen levels. The...
Spectral Evolution Inc.
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4K Camera
ST. LOUIS, June 9, 2017 — The See3CAM_CU135 camera from E-con Systems is a 4K custom lens USB 3.0 camera based on the 1/3.2-in. AR1335 1.1-pixel BSI CMOS image sensor from On Semiconductor. The See3CAM_CU135 is provided...
e-con Systems Inc.
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Extraction, Filtration Laser
LOEBAU, Germany, June 9, 2017 — Extraction and filtration technology from ULT AG are designed to eliminate airborne pollutants in laser applications. The new control will permit remote access to extraction and filtration...
ULT AG
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High-Performance Delay Line Stages
ANDOVER, Mass., June 9, 2017 — Newport DLS Series High-Performance Delay Line Stages from MKS Instruments Inc. feature affordable, high-performance linear motor driven stages with integrated motion controllers. Optimized for...
MKS/Newport
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Laser Beam Profiling Camera
ANDOVER, Mass., June 8, 2017 — The Pyrocam IV USB, a laser beam profiling camera from Ophir that allows users to see their laser beam for dynamic alignment and proper operation, has been announced by MKS Instruments Inc. The...
MKS Ophir, Light & Measurement
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Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader
WINOOSKI, Vt., June 8, 2017 — The Cytation 1 Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader from Biotek Instruments Inc. enables affordable digital imaging and multi-mode microplate detection. The device provides quantitative phenotypic...
BioTek Instruments Inc.
LED Light Engine Technologies
SAN JOSE, Calif., June 8, 2017 — Advanced Technologies, key components of the Matrix Platform from Lumileds, streamlines the development of integrated, fully assembled LED light engines. Oberon Intelligent Assembly is a...
Lumileds
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Full HD Sensor
TAUFKIRCHEN, Germany, June 8, 2017 — Framos GmbH has announced the Sony IMX385 sensor, which features high SNR1s value and performance for industrial and safety applications. By using a new-generation 3.75-µm pixel, the...
FRAMOS GmbH
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Advanced Flow Cytometry System
FREMONT, Calif., June 7, 2017 — The Aurora advanced flow cytometry system from Cytek Biosciences Inc. enables a 20+ color capability using three excitation lasers and 50 channels. An innovative system design, which includes...
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Piezoelectric Microstage
VICTOR, N.Y., June 7, 2017 — The M3-LS-3.4-15 Linear Smart Stage from New Scale Technologies Inc. is a direct-drive precision piezoelectric microstage with embedded controller designed for integration into compact OEM...
New Scale Technologies Inc.
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Piezo Nanopositioning Stage
PITTSBURGH, June 7, 2017 — The QFOCUS QF-50 piezo nanopositioning stage from Aerotech Inc. is designed for high-performance microscope objective and optics positioning. It offers 400-μm closed loop and 450-μm open...
Aerotech Inc.
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Camera Lenses
TAUFKIRCHEN, Germany, June 7, 2017 — Framos GmbH has announced the MPY lens series from Computar with 12-MP resolution, designed to work with the Sony Pregius IMX253 and IMX255 image sensors. The 1.1-in. C-mount series enables the...
FRAMOS GmbH
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CMOS Camera Link Cameras
WATERLOO, Ontario, June 6, 2017 — The Genie Nano-CL cameras from Teledyne Dalsa Inc. are Camera Link models built around Sony and On-Semiconductor CMOS image sensors. The first monochrome and color Camera Link models will...
Teledyne DALSA, Machine Vision OEM Components
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Linear IR Sensor Array
EDINBURGH, Scotland, June 6, 2017 — The 128+1 Linear Infrared Sensor Array from Pyreos Ltd. features sensitive sensor pixels for applications in gas analysis, oil condition monitoring and food safety. The devices can be used in...
Pyreos Ltd.
Biometric Iris ID Card
INDIALANTIC, Fla., June 6, 2017 — HD Barcode LLC and Iritech Corp. have partnered to introduce HD IrisCheck, an ID card with biometric iris data embedded in a proprietary 2D code called HD Barcode. Unlike public codes that can...
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UV/VIS Rheometer Accessories
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., June 6, 2017 — PhotoRheometer Systems from Digital Light Lab are LED-based UV/VIS accessories for TA Instruments AR and Discovery Series Rheometers. The system interfaces with event signals and comes complete...
Digital Light Lab
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OEM Walking Motor Drive
AUBURN, Mass., June 5, 2017 — The N-331 OEM walking motor drive from Physik Instrumente LP has its configuration rooted in existing patented piezo actuator technology and a patented piezo stepping motion principle design. ...
PI (Physik Instrumente) LP, Motion Control, Air Bearings, Piezo Mechanics
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CCD Camera
TRENTON, N.J., June 5, 2017 — The ProEM-HS:1KBX3-10μm electron-multiplying CCD camera from Princeton Instruments is a fast, high-resolution, 1-million-pixel device. The ProEM-HS:1KBX3-10μm delivers 30 fps at full 1024...
Teledyne Princeton Instruments
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Spectral Sensing Education Kit
DUNEDIN, Fla., June 5, 2017 — Education Packs from Ocean Optics are cost-effective spectral sensing kits designed around its STS microspectrometer and Spark spectral sensor for classroom use. With the kit hardware and...
Ocean Optics - Part of Ocean Insight
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Triple Bandpass Filters
PALATINE, Ill., June 5, 2017 — Triple Bandpass Filters from Midwest Optical Systems Inc. are designed to assess crop health quickly, inexpensively and in real time using converted consumer cameras and unmanned aerial vehicles. ...
Midwest Optical Systems Inc. (MidOpt)
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Wide Video Graphic Array GaN Microdisplay
GRENOBLE, France, June 2, 2017 — CEA-Leti has announced a wide video graphic array GaN microdisplay with a 10-µm micropitch. The 10-µm pixel pitch technology will help address the growing demand for...
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CMOS Line Scan Sensors
WATERLOO, Ontario, June 2, 2017 — Teledyne Dalsa Inc. has announced CMOS line-scan image sensors in resolutions from 2 to 16k. Features include fast line rates with data throughput up to 1.1 Gpix/s for improved productivity...
Teledyne DALSA, Machine Vision OEM Components
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Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Analyzer
WILMINGTON, Mass., June 2, 2017 — The KT-100 Katana laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy analyzer from Rigaku Analytical Devices is designed for on-the-spot metal identification, including aluminum grades. The spectrometer has...
Rigaku Analytical Devices Inc.
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Optical Networking Unit Transceiver
ALHAMBRA, Calif., June 2, 2017 — The Radio Frequency Over Glass (RFoG) Optical Networking Unit (ONU) Transceiver from Emcore Corp. is an optical beat interference mitigated design utilizing the company’s Linear Externally...
EMCORE Corp.
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Application Programming Interface
EDINBURGH, Scotland, June 1, 2017 — Pyreos Ltd. has launched an open application programming interface (API) for its ezPyro thin-film mid-IR sensors at the software level, make it quicker and easier for customers to develop...
Pyreos Ltd.
Miniaturized Multi-Channel Detectors
DRESDEN, Germany, June 1, 2017 — The LRM-284 miniaturized multi-channel detectors from Infratec GmbH feature a TO39 housing. Two double-operational amplifiers enable the current mode. Since it is a single supply detector, an...
InfraTec GmbH, Infrarotsensorik und Messtechnik
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Spectroradiometer
ILMINSTER, England, June 1, 2017 — The Aries spectroradiometer from Gooch & Housego PLC offers Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity for easy integration into production environments. With a Lua-based software package, users can...
G&H
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Benchtop Sterilizer
ABINGDON, England, June 1, 2017 — The CoolCLAVE Plus laboratory benchtop sterilizer from AMS Biotechnology Ltd. provides 20 to 25× more sterilization power than its predecessor by using the power of combined UV and ozone...
AMS Biotechnology Ltd.
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