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 July 2012


BUSINESS
Amid Lawsuit, Deep Photonics Files for Bankruptcy Ultrafast fiber laser maker Deep Photonics Corp. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company currently is suing its former CEO and others for allegedly transferring company secrets and key employees to a competitor and is seeking $75 million in damages. Deep Photonics filed for protection July 20 in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Oregon. The company estimated its...
Flat Panel Market Buoys Coherent Strong sales in the microelectronics market, particularly those of excimer laser annealing systems for flat panel displays, contributed almost half of Coherent’s third-quarter revenue of $196.4...
Paolini Joins Next Lighting Steve Paolini was named chief technology officer at the LED-based linear lighting products company.
Imec, Pacific Biosciences Team to Develop Advanced Microchips The two organizations have announced a multiyear research collaboration focused on the development of advanced microchips for highly multiplexed single-molecule genetic analysis.
Luminus Devices Opens Taiwan Office, Collaborates with Volpi The LED technologies provider has opened an office in Taiwan in response to the growing demand in the Asian market, and has formed a cooperative partnership with Volpi to advance LED lighting...
SwRI, Collaborators Awarded SunShot Grant for CSP Combustor Southwest Research Institute and its collaborators received a $3.8 million contract from the US Department of Energy to develop a novel gas turbine combustor for a concentrating solar power hybrid...
Volpe to Advise Laser Energetics’ Investors Michael Volpe was named a senior adviser for the investor relations program at the laser company.
Biolase Opens Training Center The dental laser manufacturer opened a technology and training center for dental customers at its Irvine headquarters.
Optics Market Weakness Means More Belt-Tightening at CVI CVI Melles Griot’s lower-than-expected financial performance in the second quarter will mean cost-cutting will continue through the end of the year, the CEO of parent company Idex Corp. said...
Photonics to Drive Investment Boost in Advanced Manufacturing Photonics technologies are already key enablers of advanced manufacturing, and new initiatives to boost the US’s capabilities in that area will be a good use of the country’s photonics...
$125M US-India Initiative Drives WUSTL Solar Expansion As part of the $125 million US-India Initiative for Clean Energy announced this year, engineers at Washington University in St. Louis will work on low-cost solar cells as well as systems that...
Universal Display Buys Fujifilm’s OLED Patents Universal Display Corp. has paid Fujifilm Corp. $105 million for its worldwide portfolio of more than 1200 organic LED patents and patent applications.
Trumpf Expands Disk Laser Production into Japan The laser manufacturer has opened an Asian production facility for disk lasers at Trumpf Japan. The Yokohama location is the company’s third disk laser production site.
Universal Display, Plextronics to Develop Next-Gen OLED Materials The two companies have entered into a three-year agreement to expand their development of next-generation solution-processible organic LED material systems for displays and lighting applications.
Idex Acquires Matcon The applied solutions company has acquired Matcon Group Ltd. of Evesham, England, a supplier of materials processing solutions for high-value powders used in food, pharmaceuticals, plastics and...
Shimadzu UK Appoints Winn Prod Specialist Andy Winn was appointed product specialist for atomic absorption, inductively coupled plasma and total organic carbon for Shimadzu UK’s Spectroscopy Group.
3DIcon to Acquire Dimension Technologies 3-D display technology companies 3DIcon Corp. and Dimension Technologies Inc. have signed a nonbinding letter of intent outlining terms and conditions for 3DIcon’s acquisition of Dimension...
Fagan Joins Rigaku as Senior Sales Engineer David J. Fagan has been appointed senior sales engineer for Rigaku’s Vacuum Products Div.
Zephyr Photonics Updates ITAR Certification Zephyr Photonics has updated its ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) registration with the US Department of State.
Emcore Reaches Pre-Flood Capacity The compound semiconductor-based product supplier announced that it expects to be fully recovered from the impact of the Thailand floods on its manufacturing operations, and able to achieve pre-flood...
AOptix, Unisys Team Up for Biometrics Information technology company Unisys has become a strategic alliance partner of AOptix Technologies Inc. for delivery of face capture and iris recognition systems for biometrics applications.
Imaging Diagnostic Systems Adds Distributor in Jordan To increase its presence in the Middle East, the laser breast imaging company signed a distribution agreement with Mareen Group Co. to market and sell its computed tomography laser mammography system...
Mound Laser Breaks Ground on New Facility Mound Laser & Photonics Center Inc. broke ground Monday on a new $4 million, 20,000-sq-ft facility.
LED Engin Appoints 3 New Execs Following the completion of a series E funding round, the lighting solutions company announced three executive management appointments to support its continued growth.
Laser, LED Projects Get DoE Funding Two photonic projects have received more than $7 million in grants from the US Department of Energy (DoE) to increase laser machining energy efficiency and gallium nitride manufacturing efficiency.
Boosting PV in the EU The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) has launched a €10 million (about $12.2 million) European Union-funded project to develop affordable, more efficient solar...
Soitec, Silian to Develop GaN Wafers for LEDs Soitec and Chongqing Silian Optoelectronics Science & Technology Co. Ltd. have announced that they will jointly develop gallium nitride template wafers to reduce LED manufacturing costs.
Raptor Photonics Appoints Germany, Austria Rep Raptor Photonics has named Laser 2000 GmbH as its scientific camera distributor for Germany and Austria.
OCT in Dermatology Training Opens in Bonn Private medical center Medizinisches Zentrum Bonn Friedensplatz will offer the first training workshop for clinicians on the use and applications of optical coherence tomography in dermatology.
NeoPhotonics Q2 Revenue Exceeding Projections Based on preliminary financial estimates, the photonic integrated circuit manufacturer expects revenue for its second quarter to be $6 million above its previously stated revenue outlook.
Given Imaging Patents Upheld in Korea The company’s two Korean patents asserted against Intromedic Co. Ltd. are valid, the Intellectual Property Tribunal of the Korean Intellectual Property Office ruled last week.
Trumpf Promotes Simpson, Bailey Shane Simpson and Tom Bailey have been appointed to management positions at the laser and fabrication machinery company.
Olympus Licenses Pathology Patents to Zeiss Olympus America Inc. and Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH have signed a nonexclusive worldwide licensing agreement that allows Zeiss to access Olympus’ portfolio of digital pathology and virtual microscopy...
Navitar Adds Staff to Sales, Engineering Teams The optics and imaging system components manufacturer has added several employees to its sales and engineering departments as a result of its ongoing growth and product diversification.
Raytheon Awarded $191M for Multispectral Targeting Raytheon has received a $191 million contract to provide its multispectral targeting system for the US Air Force’s MQ-9 Reaper.
MTD to Supply Parts for FEL Project Midland Tool and Design is producing components for use in a facility similar to the Large Hadron Collider.
Lockheed Receives $23M to Deliver Targeting Pods to Oman Air Force The global security and aerospace company received a $23 million contract from the Royal Air Force of Oman to provide additional Sniper advanced targeting pods for its F-16 fleet.
Aifotec Fiberoptics Doubles Capacity The company has added customized assembly equipment to double its monthly output and to support its ongoing process and system design R&D efforts.
Spot Imaging Distributing Zeiss Microscopes The scientific imaging equipment supplier was appointed an authorized Carl Zeiss microscope dealer in the US.
Smith Joins Ocean Thin Films Dr. Steve Smith has been appointed manager of the optical coating company’s SpectroCam multispectral imaging product line.
Headwall Delivers Hyperspec Sensor to ACT As a result of tactical hyperspectral sensor trials with small military unmanned aerial vehicles, Headwall Photonics announced it received a follow-on contract from NAVAIR for program deployment of...
LPKF Sees Demand Spike for PCB-Cutting Lasers The machine and laser systems manufacturer reported an upswing in the demand for printed circuit board-cutting laser systems.
Ocean Optics Offers R&D Funding with Blue Ocean Grants Ocean Optics is accepting proposals for its Blue Ocean Grants program, which will award more than $250,000 in R&D funding to explore ideas involving optical sensing.
Machine Vision Sales Fell in Q1 Machine vision sales in North America fell 2 percent compared with the first quarter of 2011, according to new statistics from AIA.
Gigaphoton’s Taiwan Unit Opens The light source manufacturer's wholly owned subsidiary, Gigaphoton Taiwan Inc., commenced business operations July 1.
Optical Innovation Award Taking Applications Applications are now being accepted for the 2012 Erlangen Innovation Award Optical Technologies. Proposals must be submitted by Aug. 3.
Princeton Instruments Appoints 2 to Sales Team Ravi Guntupalli and Dr. Brian Smith have joined the scientific camera company’s sales and marketing team.
POG Marks 20 Years More than 100 guests attended festivities to mark POG’s 20 years of business in the field of precision optics.
Trioptics Expands US Presence To strengthen its US market presence and establish a base for future growth, the optical test equipment manufacturer has acquired Wells Research Inc. The newly acquired business will operate as a...
Bartley to Manage Midwest Sales at Miltec Mike Bartley was named Midwest sales manager for the UV curing systems and electrodeless bulbs manufacturer.
Asylum Research Names Canadian Distributor Spectra Research Corp. was appointed Asylum’s exclusive Canadian distributor as part of its continued expansion.
Kodak Patent Auction Cleared by Court Struggling Eastman Kodak Co. said it will auction its digital imaging patents next month after receiving approval from the US Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan on Monday. Kodak will auction its digital...
Samsung Mobile to Buy Novaled AMOLEDs Novaled’s latest agreement with Samsung Mobile Display extends the use of its high-performance OLED materials and proprietary PIN OLED technology to SMD’s next generation of mobile AMOLED display...
Goodrich Opens New Sensor Facility Goodrich Corp. has opened a 105-sq-ft facility in Brea, Calif. It will employ approximately 260 people.
Photonis Signs Development Deal with IonSense The photosensor manufacturer signed a development partnership agreement with IonSense Inc. to enhance the sampling capabilities in IonSense’s direct analysis in real time source products.
Dynasil CEO Ruggieri Resigns Steven K. Ruggieri will resign as CEO and president of Dynasil Corp. of America and as a member of its board of directors, effective July 6.
LAURIN PUBLISHING PURCHASES KB TOYS BUILDING After 32 years as a tenant in the Berkshire Commons at 2 South Street, Laurin Publishing has purchased the KB Toys building at 100 West Street and plans to relocate there by fall 2012.
RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY
Avoiding Traps in Plastic Electronics A theoretical framework that addresses the significant “charge trap” defect of plastic semiconductors has yielded trap-free plastic electronics with the potential for more efficient plastic LEDs and...
Measurement Advance Could Speed Solar Innovation A new automated measurement system that accurately and quickly measures the electric power output of solar energy devices could soon help researchers and manufacturers to develop next-generation...
PVs Enabled from Any Semiconductor A technology that improves the photovoltaic qualities of virtually any semiconductor could lead to the use of plentiful, relatively inexpensive materials that once were considered unsuitable for...
Nanolaser Operates Below 3-D Diffraction Limit Growing a smooth layer of silver onto a silicon substrate has improved the performance of nanolasers, offering a breakthrough for emerging nanophotonic devices with applications ranging from...
Space Institute Develops Cancer-Fighting Laser A new technique that harnesses the power of femtosecond lasers to seek, acutely map and noninvasively destroy cancerous tumors could benefit brain cancer patients.
Photonics to Drive Investment Boost in Advanced Manufacturing Photonics technologies are already key enablers of advanced manufacturing, and new initiatives to boost the US’s capabilities in that area will be a good use of the country’s photonics...
$125M US-India Initiative Drives WUSTL Solar Expansion As part of the $125 million US-India Initiative for Clean Energy announced this year, engineers at Washington University in St. Louis will work on low-cost solar cells as well as systems that...
Laser Devised for On-Chip Optical Connections A new 2-µm-high surface-emitting laser for on-chip optical connections could give computers a huge boost in speed and energy efficiency.
First Nonpolar Violet VCSEL Reported The first violet nonpolar vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers based on m-plane gallium nitride semiconductors have been developed and could lead to higher optical efficiency lasers at reduced...
Seeded FELs Demonstrated in China The first successful lasing of a free electron laser with an echo-enabled harmonic-generation scheme holds promise for the production of a coherent laser at short wavelengths down to the x-ray regime.
Nanohole-Based Sensors Ideal for Medical Diagnostics Novel molecular sensors based on thin metallic films with nanoholes hold promise for medical diagnostic applications where it is necessary to detect small quantities of molecules.
Telescopes Team to Make Sharpest Observation Ever Three telescopes spaced thousands of miles apart were linked together to capture the sharpest direct observation of the center of a distant galaxy: the bright quasar 3C 279, which has a supermassive...
Loops of Light Optically Detect Single Molecules A new nanoscale light-manipulation method that optically detects single molecules could be used in a variety of photochemistry applications and could help advance technologies for visualizing single...
Light Efficiency in LC Projectors Nearly Doubled A new polarization technology that nearly doubles the energy efficiency of liquid crystal projectors could result in smaller, lower-cost devices with longer battery lives and significantly lower heat...
Sensor Warns of Yacht’s Breaking Point A new fiber Bragg grating sensor system that measures the forces acting on a yacht’s sail could help to detect weak points in time to warn yachtsmen when a boat has reached its breaking point.
Antennas Capture, Upconvert Weak IR Light A technique that uses special molecules as light antennae to harvest the energy from weak infrared light has been found to amplify the process 3300 times and could lead to improved solar cells and...
NIF’s 500-TW Laser Shot Sets Record The National Ignition Facility’s 192-beam laser system delivered a record-breaking 500 TW of peak power and 1.85 MJ of ultraviolet laser light to its target, validating laser performance...
Plasmonic Chains Act Like Polymers New research that seeks to establish points of reference between plasmonic particles and polymers might lead to smaller computer chips, better antennae and improvements in optical computing.
Graphene-Silicon PICs for Low-Power Telecom A one-carbon-atom-thick sheet of graphene has transformed a passive device into an active one that generates microwave photonic signals and performs parametric wavelength conversion at...
Spintronic OLED Promises Brighter Displays A new spintronic OLED that produces an orange color holds promise for brighter, cheaper and more environmentally friendly LEDs than the traditional ones used in television and computer displays,...
Laser Breaks Neutron Beam Record The largest neutron beam ever achieved using a short-pulse laser could lead to more advanced materials measurement.
Portrait of a Single Atom The shadow of a single atom was photographed for the first time using a superhigh-resolution microscope, a discovery that could help scientists confirm their understanding of atomic physics and be...
Metamolecules Change Chirality Under Light For the first time, the chirality of artificial molecules has been switched from a right-handed to a left-handed orientation using a light beam. The discovery holds potential for a range of terahertz...
Quantum Interference Fine-Tuned by Berry Phase A three-decades-old formula for phase shifting has been used to accurately control quantum interference between atoms, paving the way for fault-tolerant circuits in photonic quantum simulators.
Headlights Shine Between – Not Through – Raindrops A new smart headlight system that can see around water droplets could help drivers navigate roadways during heavy rain- and snowstorms.
Optical Microscope Detects Rare Cancer Cells A new optical microscope that easily detects rare cells in real time could help doctors diagnose diseases earlier and could monitor disease treatments.
Robotic Camera Mimics Eye Movement Piezoelectric materials that allow a robot’s camera eye to replicate the muscle motion of a human eye could help make safer, more effective robotic tools for MRI-guided surgery and robotic...
Doping MOFs Leads to Red, Blue Emission A new technique that employs a nanoporous material to efficiently identify neutrons could provide a more effective and less costly way to detect radiation in cargo and baggage for homeland security...
Atoms Signal Their Entanglement For the first time, two atoms 20 meters apart have signaled their entanglement, a significant step forward for the study of quantum entanglement and the development of practical applications such as...
Silicone Eyed for Extending Solar Cell Lives By coating photovoltaic cells with liquid silicone, scientists from Fraunhofer and Dow Corning Corp. have discovered that the lamination could yield more robust, sustainable solar cells.
Search for Higgs Boson at LHC Reveals New Particle Two Large Hadron Collider (LHC) experiments presented preliminary results Wednesday that describe a new particle consistent with the long-sought Higgs boson, the famous missing ingredient in the...
Plasma’s Potential for Photolithography Pursued Fusion energy work over the past decade to harness the energy-generating mechanism of the sun has now yielded bright high-energy light needed to etch smaller microchips.
Moth Eyes May Enhance Medical Imaging New nanoscale materials modeled after the eye of a moth can improve the light-capturing efficiency of x-ray machines and similar medical imaging devices.
South African Olympic Team Includes a Laser Tech One South African archer is turning to laser science to improve her accuracy and gain an advantage at the 2012 London Olympics.
Technique Could Broaden Uses of Titanium Dioxide A new method to control the phase of titanium dioxide at room temperature could make it more efficient in applications such as photovoltaic cells, smart sensors, optical communication technologies,...
Laser Probes Pollution Particles A new investigation using x-rays from the Linac Coherent Light Source has helped researchers better understand the structure of airborne soot particles. Visualizing the structure of individual...
ACQUISITIONS
Optics Market Weakness Means More Belt-Tightening at CVI CVI Melles Griot’s lower-than-expected financial performance in the second quarter will mean cost-cutting will continue through the end of the year, the CEO of parent company Idex Corp. said...
Trioptics Expands US Presence To strengthen its US market presence and establish a base for future growth, the optical test equipment manufacturer has acquired Wells Research Inc. The newly acquired business will operate as a...
PRODUCTS
MPO Loopback Assemblies SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 31, 2012 — Alliance Fiber Optic Products Inc. has released a line of MPO (multifiber push-on) fiber optic loopback assemblies for burn-in and testing of MPO network components and systems. They are used...
Alliance Fiber Optic Products Inc.
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Thermoelectric Modules eTEC Series ST. LOUIS, July 31, 2012 — The eTEC series thermoelectric modules from Laird Technologies Inc. enable high-power optoelectronics and laser diodes to maintain peak performance by stabilizing the temperature of the devices...
Laird Technologies
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WFC Series Multiwavelength Fiber-Coupled LEDS TORONTO, July 31, 2012 — Mightex multiwavelength fiber-coupled light sources are enabled by the latest LED technologies and proprietary beam-combining and beam-coupling optics. Up to eight LEDs are coherently combined into a...
Mightex Systems
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Surface-Mount Photodiode NEWBURY PARK, Calif., July 31, 2012 — Opto Diode Corp. has announced the second in its series of surface-mount photodiodes. With high sensitivity and short switching time, the low-capacitance ODD-900-002 is suitable for use in a variety...
Opto Diode Corporation
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EMCCD Cameras TRENTON, N.J., July 31, 2012 — Princeton Instruments has launched its ProEM+ series professional-grade electron-multiplying CCD (EMCCD) cameras for scientific imaging and spectroscopy applications. The next-generation...
Teledyne Princeton Instruments
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Autofocus Lenses LYON, France, July 31, 2012 — Varioptic SA, a business unit of Parrot SA, has announced a series of imaging products based on its electrowetting technology. Dedicated to imaging systems integrators, Caspian is a family of...
Corning Varioptic Lenses
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Input/Output Interfaces ETTERS, Pa., July 30, 2012 — FCI has developed a line of high-speed input/output (I/O) interfaces that enable terabit system bandwidth. Designated the XLerate series, the cabling solutions are available in both copper and fiber...
FCI USA Inc.
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Spectral Contamination Identifier Software MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 29, 2012 — Los Gatos Research has formally documented and independently validated a software analysis package that enables the company’s water isotope analyzers to simultaneously measure multiple isotopic...
Los Gatos Research Inc. (LGR)
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Flea3 FL3-GE-03S1 GigE Camera RICHMOND, British Columbia, July 27, 2012 — Point Grey Research Inc. has added a new model to its Flea3 line of Gigabit Ethernet Vision digital cameras. It delivers VGA resolution at 120 fps in an ultracompact package. The FL3-GE-03S1...
Teledyne FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions
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New Hamamatsu Detectors See Hamamatsu’s new products at booth 517. These include new InGaAs image sensors, IR-enhanced CCDs, MPPC, APD modules, high-speed hybrid photodetectors, PMTs, and image intensifiers. We are...
Hamamatsu Corporation
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OEM Seed Laser Diode Driver LONGWOOD, Fla., July 26, 2012 — Analog Modules Inc. has announced the release of its Model 763 OEM seed laser diode driver. The pump laser diode driver drives 14-pin butterfly-packaged laser diode modules or semiconductor...
Analog Modules Inc.
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In-Sight 7010 Vision System NATICK, Mass., July 26, 2012 — Cognex Corp. has introduced the In-Sight 7010, an entry-level self-contained vision system that includes autofocus optics and integrated lighting in a compact IP67-rated industrial housing. ...
Cognex Corp.
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NA 1.7 APON100×HOTIRF Objective Lens HAMBURG, Germany, July 26, 2012 — Olympus Europa Holding GmbH has launched the NA 1.7 APON100×HOTIRF objective for imaging intracellular molecules. With a numerical aperture of 1.7, the objective achieves high Z-resolution for...
Olympus Europa SE & Co. KG
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Microscope Series CENTER VALLEY, Pa., July 25, 2012 — Olympus America Inc. has premiered its IX3 line of inverted research microscopes. The three systems offer precision, stability and optical performance to meet challenging quantitative measurement...
Evident
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NIRQuest512-1.9 Spectrometer DUNEDIN, Fla., July 25, 2012 — Ocean Optics has added another option to its small-footprint near-infrared spectrometer line with the NIRQuest512-1.9. A high-resolution device with response from 1100 to 1900 nm, it is suited for...
Ocean Optics - Part of Ocean Insight
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Robotic Positioning Systems AUBURN, Mass., July 25, 2012 — PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. provides a complete line of six-axis robotic parallel positioners (Hexapod/SpaceFAB) for applications in bio/nanotechnology, aerospace, medical technology and...
PI (Physik Instrumente) LP, Motion Control, Air Bearings, Piezo Mechanics
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SWIR Longpass Filters BARRINGTON, N.J., July 24, 2012 — Edmund Optics’ TechSpec short-wavelength-infrared (SWIR) longpass filters provide the high transmission and deep rejection necessary to isolate narrow spectral regions for use in a wide range...
Edmund Optics Inc.
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Integrating Detectors IRVINE, Calif., July 24, 2012 — Newport Corp.’s Series 819C/D, high-power silicon-based integrating sphere detectors that operate in the ultraviolet (down to 200 nm), can handle up to 10 W of optical power. The CAL2 models...
MKS/Newport
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Life Sciences Software SOUTHAMPTON, England, July 23, 2012 — Olympus Europa Holding GmbH has announced version 1.7 of its cellSens life sciences software featuring the “well navigator” solution for multiwell imaging experiments. It offers...
Olympus Europa SE & Co. KG
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Miniature Microscope Module ST. IVES, England, July 23, 2012 — IVO Associates’ KeepLoop miniature microscope module turns an ordinary mobile phone (or iPad, laptop) into a good-quality microscope by attaching a thin magnetic microscope module in front of...
IVO Associates
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StingRay Laser Line Generators SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 23, 2012 — Coherent Inc. has introduced a line of diode laser-based line generators that deliver enhanced flexibility, output optimization capabilities and extended lifetimes. The StingRay series enables...
Coherent Inc.
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TracePro 7.2 LITTLETON, Mass., July 23, 2012 — TracePro 7.2 is the latest release of Lambda Research Corp.’s illumination and optical analysis software. It includes a fully interactive 3-D optimizer designed to increase productivity...
Lambda Research Corp.
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World’s First Smart Spectrometer The Exemplar™ is the first smart miniature spectrometer to include an embedded processor, allowing for effortless on-board data processing. The Exemplar features “SuperSpeed” USB...
B&W Tek LLC
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LED Fiber Optic Illuminator BOXBOROUGH, Mass., July 22, 2012 — Dolan-Jenner Industries has announced the availability of its Fiber-Lite model LMI-6000 LED fiber optic illuminator, which is designed to support a variety of microscopy, medical research and general...
Dolan-Jenner Industries Inc.
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NanoCalc Systems DUNEDIN, Fla., July 20, 2012 — Ocean Optics’ NanoCalc systems use spectroscopic reflectometry to accurately determine optical thin-film thicknesses for consumer, semiconductor, medical and industrial applications....
Ocean Optics - Part of Ocean Insight
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Resolution-Specification Downloadable Files BARRINGTON, N.J., July 19, 2012 — Edmund Optics has announced the addition of downloadable engineering files with integration specifications for its most popular lines of TechSpec imaging optics. The files provide instant access to...
Edmund Optics Inc.
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I-800P Series Pneumatic Isolators IRVINE, Calif., July 19, 2012 — Newport Corp. has developed a series of pneumatic vibration isolators for platform loads up to 3200 lb. The I-800P series isolators are based on a proprietary Stabilizer hybrid-chamber design to...
MKS/Newport
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xiCOP Software MUNICH, July 19, 2012 — To locate and remove data bottlenecks in machine vision systems that use the new USB 3.0 SuperSpeed standard, Ximea GmbH offers xiCOP USB 3.0 diagnostic software with the xiQ series ultracompact USB...
XIMEA GmbH
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Illumia Lite Portable Spectral Flux Analyzer NORTH SUTTON, N.H., July 18, 2012 — Labsphere Inc. has expanded its illumia LED and light measurement product range with the introduction of illumia lite. The portable system packages the accuracy of sphere-based flux and color...
Labsphere Inc.
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ODD-900-001 Surface-Mount Photodiode NEWBURY PARK, Calif., July 18, 2012 — Opto Diode has introduced the ODD-900-001, a surface-mount photodiode with a daylight filter. It offers low capacitance and short switching time, making it suited for industrial photoelectric control...
Opto Diode Corporation
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OV16820 and OV16825 CameraChip Sensors SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 17, 2012 — OmniVision Technologies Inc. has introduced the OV16820 and OV16825, two 16-megapixel CameraChip sensors that support 16-megapixel burst photography and can capture 4K2K video, or quad full high...
OmniVision Technologies Inc.
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LED Cold Light Source MAINZ, Germany, July 17, 2012 — Employing state-of-the-art technology, Schott AG has added another LED cold light source to its portfolio. The KL 1600 LED delivers light output equivalent to a150-W halogen lamp (650 lm) out of a...
SCHOTT AG
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Surface Measuring Device BERGISCH GLADBACH, Germany, July 16, 2012 — Fries Research & Technology GmbH has updated its MicroSpy Topo DT. The new generation of the surface measuring device combines two measuring technologies in a new and more compact design: a...
FormFactor
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SEM Upgrade PEABODY, Mass., July 16, 2012 — Since its introduction in 2008, JEOL USA Inc.’s NeoScope benchtop scanning electron microscope (SEM) has been used for inspection of electronic parts, forensics analysis, pharmaceutical...
JEOL USA Inc.
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RESOLUTE UHV True-Absolute Optical Encoder HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., July 16, 2012 — RESOLUTE UHV is an ultrahigh-vacuum-compatible read head from Renishaw Inc. offering true-absolute position feedback, submicron accuracy and resolutions to 1 nm for linear and rotary applications. ...
Renishaw Inc.
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ZQ1 Laser FREIBURG, Germany, July 15, 2012 — Z-Laser Optoelektronik GmbH has announced the ZQ1 laser, with beam quality of M2 <1.2, homogeneity of ±15% and boresight accuracy of 3mrad. A 1-W 808-nm single-mode laser diode...
Z-LASER GmbH
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Gloves for Optical Manufacturing YPSILANTI, Mich., July 12, 2012 — Data Optics Inc. has released new gloves for optical manufacturing applications. Several styles are available to accommodate handling, cleaning, assembly and inspection of optical and optoelectronic...
Data Optics Inc.
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Display Reflectance Spectrophotometers SAN DIEGO, July 12, 2012 — For production line testing of thin-film optical coating display reflectance, Gamma Scientific has released the Display Reflectance Spectrophotometer System. The high-speed instrument captures...
Gamma Scientific
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Goniophotometer MUNICH, July 12, 2012 — Instrument Systems has launched a measuring system for solid-state lighting applications. The LGS 250 goniophotometer was developed for analysis of angle-dependent spatial radiation properties from...
Instrument Systems GmbH
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MiniTest 300 Portable Leak Detector ASSLAR, Germany, July 11, 2012 — With the MiniTest 300, Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH introduces a vacuum leak detector with quartz window technology. The helium is not detected as it usually is with a mass spectrometer, but, instead, with a...
Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH
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Diffuse Reflection Material in Gray Grades NEWBURYPORT, Mass., July 11, 2012 — White optically diffuse reflecting material is useful in many lighting design, laser and reflection/transmission applications, including integrating sphere coating, laser cavities and reflectance...
Gigahertz-Optik Inc.
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GT-HT Temperature Converter BURNABY, British Columbia, July 10, 2012 — Photon Control Inc. has added the FluoTemp GT-HT high-temperature converter to its optical sensor product line. The instrument combines accuracy, reliability and enhanced diagnostics even when...
Photon Control Inc.
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WaferSense Auto Vibration System WILSONVILLE, Ore., July 10, 2012 — CyberOptics Semiconductor Inc. has released a 450-mm form factor model of its AVS450 auto vibration system. With vibration tied to semiconductor process equipment failure, low yields and cycle...
CyberOptics Corp.
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DynamYX Datum 450 and 450GT IRVINE, Calif., July 10, 2012 — Newport Corp. has introduced a line of air-bearing stages designed for the 450-mm semiconductor wafer initiative. The DynamYX Datum 450 and 450GT are based on the company’s DynamYX 300...
MKS/Newport
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HPR-20 QIC TMS Mass Spectrometer WARRINGTON, England, July 9, 2012 — Hiden Analytical Ltd. has introduced a gas analyzer, the HPR-20 QIC TMS, configured for analysis of fast transient pulses and of rapid compositional changes in gaseous processes. Developed for...
Hiden Analytical Ltd.
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ILT1400 Handheld Light Meter PEABODY, Mass., July 9, 2012 — International Light Technologies has enhanced its ILT1400 handheld portable radiometer/photometer. Used in the field or in the research lab, it has a 7-decade measurement range, autoranging and...
International Light Technologies, Gilway & International Light Divs.
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USB Single-Sensor Cameras MANNHEIM, Germany, July 9, 2012 — VRmagic is extending its portfolio of USB single-sensor cameras with three new models with high-resolution sensors. The CMOS sensors CMV2000 and CMV4000 from Cmosis are light-sensitive and...
VRmagic Imaging GmbH
120-Gb/s Parallel Optical Transmitters/Receivers SAN JOSE, Calif., July 8, 2012 — Avago Technologies has announced the availability of 120-Gb/s multichannel optical transmitter and receiver modules for inside-the-box data center applications and a CXP pluggable transceiver for...
Broadcom Inc.
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TrueTest System for Automated Optical Inspection BOSTON, July 5, 2012 — Radiant Zemax has launched its TrueTest system for automated optical inspection. It combines proprietary imaging colorimeters, a software-based test controller and an extensive set of standard test...
Zemax, Optical Product Design Software
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Brushless Flat Motor FALL RIVER, Mass., July 5, 2012 — The ultraslim design of Maxon Precision Motors Inc.’s EC 90 flat motor is now equipped with MILE (Maxon’s Inductive Little Encoder). A small inductive rotary encoder, its operating...
maxon
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FL3-U3-88S2C 8.8-Megapixel USB 3.0 Camera RICHMOND, British Columbia, Canada, July 3, 2012 — Point Grey Research Inc. has added a new model to its line of Flea3 USB 3.0 cameras. It delivers 8.8-megapixel color images at 21 fps (185 MB/s) in an ultracompact package. The FL3-U3-88S2C...
Teledyne FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions
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1-Megapixel Camera WAYNE, N.J., July 3, 2012 — Vision Research extends its Phantom 1-megapixel v-Series digital high-speed cameras with the addition of the v411. It uses the same technology as other cameras in the series and delivers 4...
Vision Research Inc., Phantom Digital High-Speed Cameras
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Gradient Wheel System ALBION, N.Y., July 3, 2012 — Picard Industries’ USB-GradientWheel system offers a compact, quiet and simple method of automating the positioning of a gradient filter disk into a beam path. The system is supplied with...
Picard Industries
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CO2 Laser Optics PROVIDENCE, R.I., July 2, 2012 — A line of OEM and ISO-10110-compatible CO2 replacement optics for low-power lasers used in a variety of plastics cutting applications is available for immediate delivery from Laser Research Optics, a...
Laser Research Optics
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Talisker 500 UV, Green and IR Lasers SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 2, 2012 — Coherent Inc. has expanded its family of industrial ultrafast lasers with the Talisker 500, which delivers >10 W of ultraviolet output at 355 nm, 15 W of green output at 532 nm or 25 W of infrared...
Coherent Inc.
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LED Machine Vision Lighting LOMBARD, Ill., July 2, 2012 — FSI Technologies Inc. has expanded its line of machine vision services and components with its new LE line of LED light sources. The series includes LED backlights, bar lights, ringlights and square...
FSI Technologies Inc.
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HDTV Low-Noise sCMOS Camera ST. ÉTIENNE DE ST. GEOIRS, France, July 2, 2012 — The new high-sensitivity full HDTV low-noise cooled sCMOS (scientific CMOS) camera from Photonic Science and Defence Vision Systems delivers readout noise of 1.2 e- at 100-MHz overall scanning...
Photonic Science and Engineering Ltd.
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Laser Gold for NIST Gold Calibration Standard BROOKLYN, N.Y., July 1, 2012 — Epner Technology has announced the return of its exclusive NIST-traceable infrared reflectance standard calibration mirror. Available to laboratories across the US for infrared calibration, the...
Epner Technology Inc.
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