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INDUSTRY NEWS :: Submissions sought for Berthold Leibinger award Ditzingen, Germany--Applications and proposals are now being accepted for the 2008 Berthold Leibinger Innovationpreis. The international award is intended to recognize innovations that involve the use or generation of laser light. Individuals and project teams who have completed publicly accessible outstanding scientific research or a technical development project in applied laser technology are eligible to participate. The prize of $47,600 is awarded every two years by the Berthold Leibinger Stiftung, a private foundation. The application deadline is Nov. 30. For more information, visit www.leibinger-stiftung.de. :: Click Here for Full Story :: :: ART to collaborate with Stanford on optical breast imaging studies Montreal, Canada--ART Advanced Research Technologies, a Canadian medical device company that specializes in optical molecular imaging products for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, has entered into an agreement to develop and conduct clinical research with the Stanford Breast Imaging Section of Stanford University to evaluate the effectiveness of the company's SoftScan optical breast imaging system in treatment monitoring and diagnosis of breast cancer. :: Click Here for Full Story :: :: Thin-film photovoltaics market poised for growth Glen Allen, VA--The global thin-film photovoltaics (TFPV) market is forecast to reach $7.2 billion by 2015, compared to just over $1.0 billion today, according to a new report from NanoMarkets LC. The market is being driven by the inherent advantages of TFPV including low cost, low weight, and the ability to manufacture them on flexible substrates and embed solar power capabilities into walls, roofs, and even windows. :: Click Here for Full Story :: :: Plasma display revenue to peak in 2008 El Segundo, CA--According to market analysis firm iSuppli, plasma display panel (PDP) manufacturers are finding it increasingly difficult to keep pace with liquid crystal displays (LCDs) in the consumer and business markets. Although falling average selling prices are enabling PDPs to enjoy a growth phase, this period of growth will be short lived, with those same price declines causing market revenue to begin falling in 2009 following a peak in 2008. :: Click Here for Full Story :: TECHNOLOGY NEWS :: Zecotek develops 'break-through' green fiber laser, files for patent Vancouver, Canada--Zecotek Medical Systems has developed a "break-through" fiber laser that operates in all known wavelengths of the green spectral range. The company has filed a patent application with the U.S. Patent Office covering the unique intellectual property related to the laser. :: Click Here for Full Story :: :: 3-D Laser Mapping helps monitor De Beers diamond mine Nottingham, UK--De Beers is utilizing the latest laser mapping technology from 3D Laser Mapping to improve safety at the world famous Kimberley diamond mine in South Africa. The state of the art 'SiteMonitor' laser scanning system is designed to capture highly accurate slope measurements and will help identify potential failures within the pit wall. De Beers will also use the system to measure the volume of waste dumps and stockpiles around the mine. :: Click Here for Full Story :: :: Aspectrics NIR analyzer measures biodiesel in diesel blends Pleasanton, CA--Aspectrics, innovator in patented encoded-photometric near-infrared (EP-NIR) spectroscopy, has unveiled the novel EP-NIR 2750 and EP-NIR 2750i biofuels analyzers. The analyzers extend the range of EP-NIR analyzers for process, biofuels, ambient air monitoring, stack gas analysis, and speciality gases industries. The EP-NIR biofuel analyzers feature an ultra-fast scanning rate of 100 scans/second while achieving an impressive spectral range of 128 photometric channels and enable users to monitor their processes in real time. The new range of biofuels analyzers will be shown at booth #84 at Biodiesel Expo 2007, Newark Showground, Nottinghamshire, England, October 17-18, 2007. :: Click Here for Full Story :: :: Luxtera unveils first CMOS photonics product, a 40G optical active cable Carlsbad, CA--Luxtera has unveiled what it says is the world's first CMOS photonics-product--a 40 Gbit optical active cable. Dubbed Blazar, the cable contains monolithically integrated optical modules that also have electronics on the same die as the optics. Luxtera says that it is providing a 40 Gbit (40G) product at 20 Gbit (20G) pricing. :: Click Here for Full Story ::
NEW PRODUCTS 
:: Zoom lensThe Zoom 6000 parfocal zoom lens system is compatible with large-format sensors up to 30 mm in diameter. They can handle sensor systems with f-mount requirements. Magnifications range from 0.35X to 18X with fields of view from 1.7 to 85 mm. Navitar, Rochester, NY :: Click Here for Full Story :: 
:: 10 W LEDsThe OVTL09LG3x 10 W lednium series of LEDs has thermal resistance of 2.5°C/W (junction to board) and an operating temperature range of –50°C to 85°C. They come in amber, blue, green, red, cool white, daylight white, warm white, and multicolored, with a 120° viewing angle. They are designed to be used for exterior and interior, automotive, and architectural lighting, and for electronic signs. Pacer USA, Blue Bell, PA :: Click Here for Full Story :: 
:: Focusing systemThe nanoMIPOS400 CAP micro-objective focusing system provides travel up to 450 µm with nanometer resolution. A bidirectional gear with an integrated damping system and high proper resonance provides accuracy without parasitic motion, such as external vibration generated by a motor-driven tripod. Integrated positioning sensors provide long-term positioning fidelity without drift. Piezosystem Jena, Jena, Germany :: Click Here for Full Story :: :: More new products ... ... from the pages of Laser Focus World :: Click Here for Full Story ::
FOCUS ON: MACHINE VISION :: Laser projections assist machine-vision applications Structured light, such as dots, dot matrices, lines, grids, and circles, plays an important role in machine-vision applications, and the quality of measurement is strongly dependent on the performance of the laser. :: Click Here for Full Story :: :: Neural networks speed image classification Because of its usefulness in image classification, neural networking is often integrated in machine-vision hardware and software. :: Click Here for Full Story :: :: Accurate part location is key to successful use of machine vision The first step in any machine-vision application--and the one that usually determines whether the application succeeds or fails--involves locating the part within the camera’s field of view. :: Click Here for Full Story :: :: The color treatment Optical filters with a monochrome camera sometimes accomplish the same task as a color camera. :: Click Here for Full Story :: |
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