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 February 2014


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EO Accepting Applications for Educational Awards Edmund Optics (EO) is now accepting applications for its 2014 Educational Award, formerly the Higher Education Grant program. The award combines EO’s regional grant programs, including the...
GoPhoton! Brings Photonics to the Masses While photonics enables so many aspects of our daily lives, it remains an unknown science for many. A new outreach project intends to change that and make photonics a household word. GoPhoton!,...
Rofin-Sinar Acquires FiLaser Laser developer and manufacturer Rofin-Sinar Technologies Inc. has acquired FiLaser USA. The acquisition brings to Rofin FiLaser’s laser process technology, used for precision cutting and...
Fiber Optic Sensor Offers Better Monitoring A new fiber optic acceleration sensor can be used for the high-frequency measurement of small vibrations, which could lead to better condition monitoring of rotating machines such as turbines, pumps,...
Kenneth Moore Named SPIE Fellow Kenneth Moore has been named an SPIE fellow for his achievements in optical design software development. Chief technology officer for Radiant Zemax, Moore is the founder of a major supplier of...
Tessera Technologies Settles Suit with ASE Tessera Technologies has settled its suit against Advanced Semiconductor Engineering Inc. (ASE), and the pair has entered into a technical collaboration agreement. The lawsuit, originally filed in...
New CEO to Take Reins at Leupold Optics Leupold & Stevens Inc. has appointed Bruce Pettet as its new president and CEO, effective in March. Pettet is currently CEO of Collective International of Denver, Colo. He previously held a...
MSS Creates New Fiber Lasers MSS Lasers has expanded its line of fiber laser cutting machines, touted as some of the most advanced on the market.
MIS Names New CMO Molecular Imaging Services Inc. has named Gary Heller, M.D., Ph.D., its new chief medical officer. An expert in cardiology and cardiovascular imaging, he also has experience in pharmaceutical and...
SPIE Honors Palanker Dr. Daniel Palanker is the 2014 recipient of the SPIE Translational Research Award. An associate professor of ophthalmology at Stanford University, Palanker received the award for his study titled...
Yakovlev Named SPIE Fellow Vladislav Yakovlev has been named an SPIE fellow for his achievements in optical instrumentation for biomedical engineering. Yakovlev, a professor biomedical engineering at Texas A&M University,...
Mitsubishi Electric Develops Laser Technology Mitsubishi Electric Corp. is set to unveil laser technology that ultimately will improve the performance of electronic devices. The company has developed a micro glass processing technology that uses...
Royal Academy Names First Fraunhofer UK Research Chair The Royal Academy of Engineering has appointed the first Fraunhofer UK research chair at the University of Strathclyde. Alan Kemp, a professor at the university and team leader at its Institute of...
Goetz Instrument Support Awards Announced Innovative research projects based on spectroscopy and remote sensing have been recognized by the Alexander Goetz Instrument Support Program awards for 2014. The awards program, now in its eighth...
Ocean Optics Names 2014 Young Investigator Award Winner Ocean Optics has named Gabriel Orsinger the 2014 recipient of the Young Investigator Award. Orsinger, a graduate student at the University of Arizona, was honored for his research of the use of...
Scientific Digital Imaging Acquires Opus Instruments Scientific Digital Imaging (SDI) plans to expand and enhance its digital imaging technology through the recent acquisition of Opus Instruments for £1.33 million (about $2.2 million) in cash and...
European Organizations Join Forces on BabyLux Project Several organizations from Italy, Spain, Germany and Denmark have come together with the common goal of reducing the risk of brain damage in premature babies from 25 to 20 percent.
DTU Branches Out with New Laser Tech Company The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) has branched out with the formation of Norlase, a new company specializing in a unique class of visible lasers.
OSA Optics Program Inspires Students The Optical Society (OSA) Foundation is working to inspire a new generation of science lovers through its Optics Suitcase program. The program, demonstrated for middle school students this week as...
Needle Microscope Wins SPIE Startup Challenge A new needle microscope that will assist in breast cancer treatment has earned SPIE’s annual Startup Challenge. The “Microscope in a Needle” project, developed by a team from...
Storex Tech Study Clears Optical Lithography Hurdle Storex Technologies Inc. has developed an optical lithography technique with a resolution of 1 nm half-pitch lines, clearing a major hurdle in this field. Many attempts have been made to break the...
INO to Develop Hyperspectral Imaging System The National Optics Institute (INO), a photonics company, has obtained technology from airborne sensors developer ING Robotic Aviation to create an advanced imaging sensor for scientific research....
Photon Technology Joins Horiba Scientific Horiba Scientific has acquired Photon Technology International (PTI) as part of its scientific segment. The move will expand Horiba’s presence in the biomedical field, as PTI is a leading...
Down-Hole Fluid Sensor Launched Optoelectronic components and systems designer Avo Photonics, in collaboration with an optical-sensor group at oil and natural-gas service company Weatherford International of Geneva, has validated...
BP Chemicals Improves Site Safety with Flir Imaging Technology BP Chemicals is now using Flir Systems’ optical gas imaging (OGI) cameras to detect and document gas leaks, ensuring safe operation at BP’s Saltend manufacturing and process research...
Tyndall Scientist Awarded Rank Prize for Optoelectronics Eoin O’Reilly’s pioneering work in the field of optoelectronics has earned him the 2014 Rank Prize. He is the first from Ireland to receive the honor. Head of the Theory, Modelling and...
Translational Imaging Center to Speed Drug Development The Translational Imaging Center, set to begin operations in early spring, is an advanced-imaging resource for the drug development community described as the first of its kind. The center, a...
AFL Names New Chief Strategy Officer Fiber optics provider AFL has named industry veteran Bill Dungan chief strategy officer. Dungan will focus on creating strategic direction for the company’s long-term growth, including organic...
ARM and SMIC Broaden IP Partnership for Mobile Applications Semiconductor intellectual property provider ARM Ltd. and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC) have expanded their relationship to offer ARM’s Artisan physical IP platform for...
Assa Abloy Acquires Lumidigm Assa Abloy AB has purchased Lumidigm Inc. of Albuquerque for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition will be accretive to earnings per share (EPS) from the start. Assa Abloy President and CEO Johan Molin...
Silicon Labs Unveils First Digital UV Index Sensors The demand for UV detection in consumer electronics is growing, challenging researchers industrywide to create a compact, efficient and accurate sensor. Silicon Labs has done just that.
SPIE Donation Helps Establish Endowed Scholarships Fourteen new endowed scholarships will provide an investment in the future of optical sciences and photonics, realized through graduate students and their studies. SPIE, the international society for...
Roll-to-Roll Nano Sensors Enhance Manufacturing Opportunities Roll-to-roll mass manufacturing is a key technology in low-cost disposable photonic sensor production, which could pave the way for new business and job opportunities, particularly for small and...
2014 Prism Awards Recognize Photonics Innovation From new tools that improve the accuracy of medical devices to a stand-alone terahertz spectrometer that identifies hazardous substances in mail, modernization and advancement were in the spotlight...
Zecotek Develops 3-D Printing Interface for Commercial Applications Zecotek Photonics Inc.’s subsidiary Zecotek Display Systems Ltd. aims to bridge the gap between current and future generations of photonic 3-D display technology with its design of a new...
Femtosecond Laser Processing Enhances Medical Device Applications LSA Laser now offers femtosecond laser processing capabilities for medical device manufacturing. This will prove particularly useful in micromachining applications for drilling and cutting...
Compass-EOS Names New CEO Compass-EOS, a next-generation routing and icPhotonics vendor, has appointed Matthew Bross as chairman and CEO, replacing Haim Shani and Gadi Bahat, respectively.
Lens-Free Imaging Targets Metastatic Cancer Cells Lens-free digital imaging could be key in earlier detection of the spread of highly aggressive cancer cells, greatly improving a patient's chance of survival.
Development Pact to Enhance Semiconductor Packaging A joint development agreement between SÜSS MicroTec and IBM Corp. has been extended to further develop technologies in advanced semiconductor packaging. SÜSS MicroTec Photonic Systems Inc.,...
South Africa Commercializes High-Tech Solar Technology South Africa today launched Stellenbosch Technopark, a semicommercial plant designed for the production and marketing of a thin-film solar module that provides an effective way to convert solar...
RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY
Laser Microscope Offers Insight into Autism A new laser microscope has the potential for a better understanding of the complex brain circuits of people with autism.
EO Accepting Applications for Educational Awards Edmund Optics (EO) is now accepting applications for its 2014 Educational Award, formerly the Higher Education Grant program. The award combines EO’s regional grant programs, including the...
IBM Sets Record for Data Transfer Speeds A new record has been set for short-range data transmission that proves the existing technology remains up to snuff.
Optical Nanocavity Boosts Light Absorption An optical nanocavity that boosts light absorption in ultrathin semiconductors could potentially improve solar cells and cameras, and maybe even harvest energy more efficiently. Currently in...
Elusive Solar Light-Trapping Limit Nearly Reached The theoretical limit of light-trapping in solar cells has eluded researchers for decades. But a group from Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) has come closer to it than anyone else. The...
MSS Creates New Fiber Lasers MSS Lasers has expanded its line of fiber laser cutting machines, touted as some of the most advanced on the market.
New Laser Brings Faster Internet High-speed Internet continues to evolve, making very quick work of downloading, streaming and communicating. But could it get faster? Researchers in California say yes.
SPIE Honors Palanker Dr. Daniel Palanker is the 2014 recipient of the SPIE Translational Research Award. An associate professor of ophthalmology at Stanford University, Palanker received the award for his study titled...
QD Lasers Grown on Silicon Show Record Performance A new study shows that direct growth of III-V lasers on silicon (Si) with quantum dot (QD) active regions is a competitive alternative to wafer bonding lasers grown on native substrates. The...
Optical Technique Better Measures Blood Coagulation A new optical approach could help doctors quickly determine a patient’s blood coagulation (clotting) status in near real time.
PHOQUS to Focus on Cells and Disease The European Commission (EU) has awarded nearly €4 million in funding for investigations on the relationships between cellular processes and disease. The EU has awarded the University of Dundee...
New Approach to Creating Flexible Waveguides Creating flexible optical waveguides has long been a challenge, as it requires the self-contradicting task of shaping a highly soft material into thin and long structures that are also...
Fast Phase Modulator Is World's Most Compact Using electro-optical signals rather than traditional electrical signals could make the exchange of digital information more efficient.
BSI, ICFO Technologies Study Photosynthesis Studying photosynthesis at the single-molecule level could lay the groundwork for better understanding of quantum physics’ role in nature. Researchers from the Institute of Photonic Sciences...
Mitsubishi Electric Develops Laser Technology Mitsubishi Electric Corp. is set to unveil laser technology that ultimately will improve the performance of electronic devices. The company has developed a micro glass processing technology that uses...
Royal Academy Names First Fraunhofer UK Research Chair The Royal Academy of Engineering has appointed the first Fraunhofer UK research chair at the University of Strathclyde. Alan Kemp, a professor at the university and team leader at its Institute of...
Superbright X-Ray Free-Electron Lasers Find Missing Proteins A protein's shape is key to understanding how it causes disease or toxicity. Traditionally, capturing quality x-ray snapshots of a protein has required as many as 1 billion copies of the same...
New Devices Could Realize Optical Microprocessing The future of computing may lie in photonic devices, specifically microprocessors that use light rather than electric signals.
Goetz Instrument Support Awards Announced Innovative research projects based on spectroscopy and remote sensing have been recognized by the Alexander Goetz Instrument Support Program awards for 2014. The awards program, now in its eighth...
Optical Circuit Uses Stretchable Interconnections The first optical circuit to use stretchable, bendable interconnections could be in the pipeline, following years of difficulty with such applications.
Ocean Optics Names 2014 Young Investigator Award Winner Ocean Optics has named Gabriel Orsinger the 2014 recipient of the Young Investigator Award. Orsinger, a graduate student at the University of Arizona, was honored for his research of the use of...
Scientific Digital Imaging Acquires Opus Instruments Scientific Digital Imaging (SDI) plans to expand and enhance its digital imaging technology through the recent acquisition of Opus Instruments for £1.33 million (about $2.2 million) in cash and...
European Organizations Join Forces on BabyLux Project Several organizations from Italy, Spain, Germany and Denmark have come together with the common goal of reducing the risk of brain damage in premature babies from 25 to 20 percent.
THz Laser Chip Sets Power Records A newly developed terahertz laser chip is already setting records as the most powerful in the world.
Graphene Sandwich Improves Biomolecule Imaging Atomic-level images of a biological molecule in its natural environment can now be obtained by sandwiching the wet sample between sheets of graphene.
Laser Technique Diagnoses Meningitis A new laser-based test uses nanoparticles to speed up the diagnosis and treatment of bacterial meningitis, a disease that can lead to blood poisoning and brain damage if not discovered quickly.
MALS Detector Improves Polymer Research Wyatt Technology Corp. has discovered that quantitative branching topology information is crucial in the development of novel polymer-based materials and for understanding polymerization processes. A...
Needle Microscope Wins SPIE Startup Challenge A new needle microscope that will assist in breast cancer treatment has earned SPIE’s annual Startup Challenge. The “Microscope in a Needle” project, developed by a team from...
Storex Tech Study Clears Optical Lithography Hurdle Storex Technologies Inc. has developed an optical lithography technique with a resolution of 1 nm half-pitch lines, clearing a major hurdle in this field. Many attempts have been made to break the...
Hyperspectral Imaging Reduces Threat of Amputation Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) can help surgeons make quick decisions in the operating room, as it detects issues not visible to the naked eye.
Laser Sensor Speeds Up Salmonella Detection A new laser sensor can identify salmonella bacteria in food samples as much as three times faster than conventional detection methods.
INO to Develop Hyperspectral Imaging System The National Optics Institute (INO), a photonics company, has obtained technology from airborne sensors developer ING Robotic Aviation to create an advanced imaging sensor for scientific research....
Photon Technology Joins Horiba Scientific Horiba Scientific has acquired Photon Technology International (PTI) as part of its scientific segment. The move will expand Horiba’s presence in the biomedical field, as PTI is a leading...
BP Chemicals Improves Site Safety with Flir Imaging Technology BP Chemicals is now using Flir Systems’ optical gas imaging (OGI) cameras to detect and document gas leaks, ensuring safe operation at BP’s Saltend manufacturing and process research...
Tyndall Scientist Awarded Rank Prize for Optoelectronics Eoin O’Reilly’s pioneering work in the field of optoelectronics has earned him the 2014 Rank Prize. He is the first from Ireland to receive the honor. Head of the Theory, Modelling and...
Translational Imaging Center to Speed Drug Development The Translational Imaging Center, set to begin operations in early spring, is an advanced-imaging resource for the drug development community described as the first of its kind. The center, a...
Algorithms Enhance Imaging Techniques for Breast Cancer Diagnosis A study suggests that tomosynthesis, a technique that can produce pseudo 3-D reconstructions, could top traditional mammography in breast cancer screening and detection. Researchers at Emory...
ARM and SMIC Broaden IP Partnership for Mobile Applications Semiconductor intellectual property provider ARM Ltd. and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC) have expanded their relationship to offer ARM’s Artisan physical IP platform for...
Silicon Labs Unveils First Digital UV Index Sensors The demand for UV detection in consumer electronics is growing, challenging researchers industrywide to create a compact, efficient and accurate sensor. Silicon Labs has done just that.
New Plasmonic Metamaterial Absorber Acts as UV-Protective Coating A new approach to tunable plasmonic metamaterials for high UV frequencies could pave the way for their application in UV-protective coatings as well as thermophotovoltaics and stealth technology.
NASA Laser Technology Tracks Changes in Polar Regions A laser-based photon-counting technique will enable the measurement of Earth's height from space, allowing researchers to track the melt and growth of its frozen regions. NASA conducted testing using...
Laser Process Shows Promise for Skin Cancer Treatment The treatment of basal-cell carcinoma (BCC) with a new combination of lasers – pulsed dye and Nd:YAG – has yielded some good results, offering the potential for nonsurgical treatment.
Roll-to-Roll Nano Sensors Enhance Manufacturing Opportunities Roll-to-roll mass manufacturing is a key technology in low-cost disposable photonic sensor production, which could pave the way for new business and job opportunities, particularly for small and...
Biomechanics Help Create More Comfortable Shoes Biomechanics and old fashioned shoe making have joined forces to bring unprecedented comfort to people's feet.
2014 Prism Awards Recognize Photonics Innovation From new tools that improve the accuracy of medical devices to a stand-alone terahertz spectrometer that identifies hazardous substances in mail, modernization and advancement were in the spotlight...
Zecotek Develops 3-D Printing Interface for Commercial Applications Zecotek Photonics Inc.’s subsidiary Zecotek Display Systems Ltd. aims to bridge the gap between current and future generations of photonic 3-D display technology with its design of a new...
Photonic Structure Saves Energy in Cooling Imagine cooling a building on a hot day using little to no electricity. That's exactly what a team at Stanford University is aiming for.
Femtosecond Laser Processing Enhances Medical Device Applications LSA Laser now offers femtosecond laser processing capabilities for medical device manufacturing. This will prove particularly useful in micromachining applications for drilling and cutting...
Two Firsts for Raman Lasers Synthetic diamond has enabled two significant developments in solid-state laser engineering: the first tunable diamond Raman laser, and the first continuously operating diamond Raman laser.
Aculight 30-kW Fiber Laser Could Enhance Military Weapons Systems The successful demonstration of a 30-kW electric fiber laser marks a significant milestone toward the deployment of a mission-relevant laser weapons system for the military.
Lens-Free Imaging Targets Metastatic Cancer Cells Lens-free digital imaging could be key in earlier detection of the spread of highly aggressive cancer cells, greatly improving a patient's chance of survival.
Development Pact to Enhance Semiconductor Packaging A joint development agreement between SÜSS MicroTec and IBM Corp. has been extended to further develop technologies in advanced semiconductor packaging. SÜSS MicroTec Photonic Systems Inc.,...
South Africa Commercializes High-Tech Solar Technology South Africa today launched Stellenbosch Technopark, a semicommercial plant designed for the production and marketing of a thin-film solar module that provides an effective way to convert solar...
ACQUISITIONS
Rofin-Sinar Acquires FiLaser Laser developer and manufacturer Rofin-Sinar Technologies Inc. has acquired FiLaser USA. The acquisition brings to Rofin FiLaser’s laser process technology, used for precision cutting and drilling of brittle materials including glass, sapphire and semiconductor substrates for applications in the touch-panel display, LCD, cellphone display, LED and semiconductor markets. Rofin has been...
Scientific Digital Imaging Acquires Opus Instruments Scientific Digital Imaging (SDI) plans to expand and enhance its digital imaging technology through the recent acquisition of Opus Instruments for £1.33 million (about $2.2 million) in cash and...
Assa Abloy Acquires Lumidigm Assa Abloy AB has purchased Lumidigm Inc. of Albuquerque for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition will be accretive to earnings per share (EPS) from the start. Assa Abloy President and CEO Johan Molin...
PRODUCTS
Cylindrical Concave Metallic-Coated Mirrors VILNIUS, Lithuania, Feb. 27, 2014 — Cylindrical concave metallic-coated mirrors by Altechna serve as reflectors in the broadband spectral range, focusing light to a thin line without chromatic aberration for applications such as beam expansion or line generation. Gold, silver and aluminum coatings are standard; chrome, copper, dielectric high-reflection or partial-reflection mirror coatings are available upon request.
Altechna
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TechSpec Neutral Density Filters BARRINGTON, N.J., Feb. 27, 2014 — Edmund Optics has introduced new TechSpec UV-NIR neutral density filters for applications including spectroscopy, machine vision and ellipsometry. These filters attenuate light from the UV to...
Edmund Optics Inc.
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Filtered Raman Probes KITCHENER, Ontario, Canada, Feb. 27, 2014 — FiberTech Optica Inc. has released a series of internally filtered fiber optic Raman probes for biomedical, laboratory and industrial process control applications. The probes consist of a...
FiberTech Optica Inc.
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Elyra P.1 Superresolution Microscope THORNWOOD, N.Y., Feb. 26, 2014 — Carl Zeiss Microscopy LLC has released the Elyra P.1 3-D superresolution light microscope for applications in the life and materials sciences. Using PALM (photoactivated localization...
Carl Zeiss Microscopy LLC
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LightWave CO2 Lasers WADENA, Minn., Feb. 25, 2014 — Kern Technologies LLC has announced its LightWave line of pulsed CO2 lasers for industrial applications. The 100-, 150- and 200-W lasers offer a rise/fall time of 50 µs or less and...
Kern Technologies LLC, Industrial CO2 Lasers
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HP2.5 Fiber Optic Connector BEND, Ore., Feb. 25, 2014 — Tratech Fiberoptics Inc.’s HP2.5 high-power fiber optic connector is suitable for high-power fiber laser and diode pump applications. The device splices a fiber to a beam-expanding end...
Tratech Specialty Optical Fibers LLC dba XSOF
Polymer Optical Fiber Strain Sensor MARTINSRIED, Germany, Feb. 24, 2014 — AMS Technologies has announced a polymer optical fiber (POF) based strain sensor for applications including wind turbine blade load management and structural health monitoring. Based on a...
AMS Technologies AG
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BlueCut Microjoule Laser NEWTON, N.J., Feb. 24, 2014 — The BlueCut microjoule laser from Menlo Systems is suitable for industrial applications in materials processing, biotechnology, biomedicine and semiconductors. The device’s seeding...
Menlo Systems Inc.
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Tera K15 Mark II Spectrometer MARTINSRIED, Germany, Feb. 21, 2014 — Menlo Systems has introduced the Tera K15 Mark II fiber-coupled terahertz time-domain spectrometer for applications such as materials analysis and inspection in the plastics, paper, food processing,...
Menlo Systems Inc.
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OEM Monolithic Light Engine CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 21, 2014 — Melles Griot has introduced the OEM monolithic light engine for applications including flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, microarray and retinal scanning, capillary electrophoresis, laser-induced...
IDEX Health & Science - Melles Griot, Light Sources Group
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Hamamatsu Micro PMT BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Feb. 18, 2014 — Hamamatsu Corp. has added red-sensitive detectors to its ultracompact micro photomultiplier tube (PMT) line, suitable for integration into portable or compact instruments in point-of-care testing,...
Hamamatsu Corporation
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ORCA-Flash4.0 LT CMOS Camera BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Feb. 20, 2014 — Hamamatsu Corp. has released the ORCA-Flash4.0 LT scientific CMOS camera for applications such as bright-field, fluorescence, live-cell, 3-D and ratiometric calcium ion imaging. The...
Hamamatsu Corporation
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LS-9000 Optical Micrometer ITASCA, Ill., Feb. 20, 2014 — The LS-9000 multiaxis optical micrometer by Keyence Corp. is dedicated to diameter inspection in high-throughput industrial applications. Featuring a newly designed LED system and CMOS, it...
Keyence Corp. of America
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TS-IR Infrared Camera QUEBEC CITY, Feb. 18, 2014 — Telops Inc. has added the TS-IR to its line of cooled infrared cameras for environmental, defense and security, and industrial applications. The TS-IR comes in multiple configurations,...
Telops Inc.
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Fiber-Coupled Laser Scanner EUGENE, Ore., Feb. 19, 2014 — The Fiber-Coupled Laser Scanner by Applied Scientific Instrumentation is a 2-D galvo unit designed for generating SPIM (selective plane illumination microscopy) light sheets. It is also suitable for...
Applied Scientific Instrumentation Inc.
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Fiber Laser Sapphire Windows PROVIDENCE, R.I., Feb. 19, 2014 — Laser Research Optics has released a series of protective fiber laser sapphire windows for use with 1-µm optics. Featuring Moh 9 hardness, the windows can withstand steel splatter, flash...
Laser Research Optics
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CLT-353 Camera Link Translators SHREWSBURY, Mass., Feb. 14, 2014 — Vivid Engineering has released two Camera Link translators that enable the use of Camera Link cameras with frame grabbers incorporating parallel digital interfaces. The CLT-353R supports the...
Vivid Engineering
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CMOS Distance Image Sensors BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Feb. 14, 2014 — Hamamatsu Corp. has introduced three CMOS image sensors for real-time distance measurement using a time-of-flight method. Models S11961-01CR, S11962-01CR and S11963-01CR are suitable for obstacle...
Hamamatsu Corporation
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HighQ-2 Femtosecond Laser SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 14, 2014 — Spectra-Physics, a Newport company, has introduced the HighQ-2, an ultracompact fixed-wavelength femtosecond laser suitable for industrial and biomedical applications such as micro- and...
MKS Spectra-Physics
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TrueMode Fiber Laser Cavity SOMERSET, N.J., Feb. 13, 2014 — OFS has launched the 1-kW TrueMode fiber laser cavity for multikilowatt systems design. The device consists of a complete package of matched components that deliver single-mode output....
OFS
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Quasar 355-60 UV Laser SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 13, 2014 — Spectra-Physics, a Newport company, has released the Quasar 355-60 UV laser for microelectronic device manufacturing. The device offers >60 W, pulse energies >300 µJ, repetition rate...
MKS Spectra-Physics
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GyroSil Rad-Hard PM Fiber BRONDBY, Denmark, Feb. 13, 2014 — OFS has added the GyroSil Rad-Hard PM optical fiber to its line of sensing fibers for gyroscopes. Designed to perform in radiation environments, it has an 80-µm outside diameter cladding and is...
OFS
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WDM-Aware Pol-Mux Optical Spectrum Analyzer QUEBEC CITY, Feb. 12, 2014 — Exfo Inc. has added the WDM-Aware, a coherent Pol-Mux 40G/100G optical signal-to-noise ratio (OSNR) analyzer, to its FTB/IQS 5240S-P and FTB/IQS-5240BP optical spectrum analyzer (OSA) lines. The...
EXFO Inc.
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Spun Fibers SOUTHAMPTON, England, Feb. 12, 2014 — Fibercore Ltd. has released two new spun fiber products suitable for use in polarimetric sensors, including AC and DC fiber optic current transformers for electrical power generation and...
Fibercore
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TrueLase Optical Fibers SOMERSET, N.J., Feb. 12, 2014 — OFS’ TrueLase 20/400 LMA double-clad optical fibers are suited for integrated high-power fiber lasers and amplifiers. The fibers are ytterbium-doped cladding-pumped and passive...
OFS
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LM10 Microfluidizer WESTWOOD, Mass., Feb. 11, 2014 — Microfluidics International Corp. has released the LM10 Microfluidizer, a digitally controlled lab unit for small-sample materials processing. The device converts pressure energy into shear and...
Microfluidics
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Spitfire Ace Amplifiers SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 11, 2014 — Spectra-Physics, a Newport company, has added the Spitfire Ace regenerative amplifier and Spitfire Ace PA (power amplifier) to its ultrafast laser portfolio. These devices are suitable for...
MKS Spectra-Physics
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Talon UV/Green DPSS SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 11, 2014 — Spectra-Physics, a Newport company, has introduced the Talon family of UV and green Q-switched diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) lasers for micromachining applications. The lasers provide 24/7...
MKS Spectra-Physics
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Optical EDFA NETANYA, Israel, Feb. 10, 2014 — iPhysicist’s optical erbium-doped fiber amplifier (EDFA) provides remote management, enabling real-time information about work channels and full control through the Internet. The device,...
iPhysicist Ltd.
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LightWise Allegro USB3 Cameras FAIRPORT, N.Y., Feb. 10, 2014 — Imaging Solutions Group has announced its new LightWise Allegro USB3 camera family for low-cost machine vision and microscopy applications. The cameras feature the proprietary ISG Image...
Imaging Solutions Group
BeamWatch Beam Monitoring System SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 10, 2014 — Ophir Photonics has announced the newest version of BeamWatch, a noncontact focus-spot size and position monitor for high-power YAG and fiber lasers used in materials processing applications such as...
MKS Ophir, Light & Measurement
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TAS7400 Terahertz Spectroscopy System MUNICH, Feb. 7, 2014 — The TAS7400 terahertz spectroscopy system from Advantest Corp. provides nondestructive analysis of internal structures and constituent substances for applications including materials analysis and...
Advantest Europe GmbH
Mini-QCL Module MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Feb. 7, 2014 — Block Engineering has released the Mini-QCL Module for OEMs, corporate R&D and academic research. The miniature quantum cascade laser is suitable for applications including gas sensing and...
Block Engineering
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VS7000-CCD-HSE Spectrometer EDISON, N.J., Feb. 6, 2014 — Horiba Scientific has released electronic-shutter CCDs and electronics for use with its VS7000-CCD-HSE spectrometer as well as other UV-VIS-NIR mini spectrometers. The VS7000-CCD-HSE offers...
HORIBA Scientific
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Aeropulse High-Power Pulsed Laser BIRKERØD, Denmark, Feb. 6, 2014 — NKT Photonics has added the Aeropulse high-power picosecond pulsed laser to its portfolio of industrial-grade mode-locked fiber lasers for semiconductor inspection, bioimaging and materials...
NKT Photonics A/S
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QE Pro Mini Spectrometer DUNEDIN, Fla., Feb. 4, 2014 — Ocean Optics Inc.’s QE Pro is a high-sensitivity, back-thinned miniature CCD array spectrometer for applications with low light levels and where wide concentration ranges are measured. ...
Ocean Insight
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Visible Laser Diodes SALEM, N.H., Feb. 4, 2014 — ProPhotonix Ltd. has added four visible laser diodes from Oclaro Inc. to its list of product offerings. The HL6319MG comes in a 5.6-mm package and offers optical output power of 700 mW at a...
ProPhotonix Ltd.
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EQ-99X Series Laser-Driven Light Sources WOBURN, Mass., Feb. 3, 2014 — Energetiq Technology Inc. is now offering the EQ-99X and EQ-99XFC laser-driven light sources. Based on the EQ-99 series of proprietary Laser-Driven Light Sources (LDLS), the devices offer ultrahigh...
Energetiq Technology Inc.
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M3-LS Linear Smart Stage VICTOR, N.Y., Feb. 3, 2014 — New Scale Technologies Inc. has released the M3-LS linear smart stage for use in handheld or portable OEM instruments for high-resolution radio-frequency tuning, precision photonics, laser beam...
New Scale Technologies Inc.
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STS Spectral Test and Calibration System CHELMSFORD, Mass., Jan. 31, 2014 — The STS system by McPherson Inc. tests and calibrates spectral and spatial performance in optical seekers, integrated imagers and bare sensors for commercial, military and research applications. ...
McPHERSON
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Freedom UV-NIR Spectrometer FARUM, Denmark, Jan. 31, 2014 — Ibsen Photonics has released the Freedom UV-NIR spectrometer for integrators of portable and handheld analytical and process control instruments. The 50 × 50 × 15-mm device operates...
Ibsen Photonics A/S
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