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JDSU Named Winner of ‘Enabled by Optics’ Contest for 3-D Sensing Technology

The Optical Society (OSA) today announced the winners of its second Enabled by Optics contest. The contest, which is comprised of two tracks—one for companies and one for students—seeks to raise public awareness of the importance of optics and photonics technologies in furthering innovation and positively impacting society.

17 Sep 2014

USC Scientists Transmit Data by Twisting Radio Beams

Building on previous research that twisted light to send data at unheard-of speeds, scientists at USC have developed a similar technique with radiowaves, reaching high speeds without some of the hassles that can go with optical systems.

17 Sep 2014

SPIE Photomask Technology 2014: CyberOptics to Present ReticleSense Technology

CyberOptics®Corporation, a world leader in intelligent inspection and sensing solutions for electronics assembly and semiconductor process equipment, will present at the upcoming SPIE Photomask Technology 2014, the premier worldwide technical meeting for the photomask industry, at the Monterey Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, September 16-18, 2014.

16 Sep 2014

Cypress TrueTouch Gen5 Capacitive Touchscreen Controller Selected for Huawei’s MediaPad X1 Tablet

Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology solutions provider, has selected the TrueTouch® Gen5 capacitive touchscreen controller from Cypress Semiconductor Corp. for the MediaPad X1 tablet.

16 Sep 2014

Intelligence and National Security Summit: MacAulay-Brown to Highlight Specialized Sensor Product Solutions

MacAulay-Brown, Inc. (MacB), a leading National Security company delivering advanced engineering services and product solutions to Defense, Intelligence, Special Operations Forces, Homeland Security and Federal agencies, announced today that it will demonstrate its specialized Intelligence, Cyber and Surveillance Sensor product solutions and services at the Intelligence and National Security Summit, co-sponsored by AFCEA International and the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA). The event will take place September 18-19, 2014 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC.

16 Sep 2014

Pulse Oximeters Market in the U.S., Asia Pacific and Europe Forecast to Grow to Over $1.3 Billion by 2020

According to a report by iData Research, the leading global authority in medical device market research, the market for pulse oximeters in the U.S., Asia Pacific and Europe is expected to grow to over $1.3 billion by 2020.

From Masimo Corporation 16 Sep 2014

Nilesat Takes Long-Term Lease for Multiple Transponders on EUTELSAT 8 West B Satellite

Eutelsat Communications and Nilesat, the Egyptian satellite operator, today announced that Nilesat has taken a long-term lease for multiple transponders on the EUTELSAT 8 West B satellite to be launched in mid-2015 to the leading video neighbourhood in the Middle East and North Africa.

16 Sep 2014

Advanced Photonix Wins Contract to Provide Custom Photodiodes U.S. Navy Missile Weapons Program

Advanced Photonix, Inc.® announced today that it has received a contract worth approximately $1,600,000 from a leading military contractor, which acts as a prime supplier for the U.S. Navy's Guided Missile Weapon System. The contract is for a custom photodiode and is expected to be completed within the next 18 months, and payment is due upon shipment.

From Advanced Photonix, Inc. 16 Sep 2014

Flexible Lactate Sensor Imprinted onto Tattoo Paper

In the future, working up a sweat by exercising may not only be good for your health, but it could also power your small electronic devices. Researchers will report today that they have designed a sensor in the form of a temporary tattoo that can both monitor a person's progress during exercise and produce power from their perspiration.

15 Sep 2014

SPIE Remote Sensing and Security + Defence Conferences to be Co-Located in Amsterdam

SPIE Remote Sensing and SPIE Security + Defence conferences co-located in Amsterdam this month will provide a stimulating multidisciplinary forum for the latest research in signal processing, electro-optical system design, nanoengineering, and lasers for imaging and sensing applications.

15 Sep 2014

ESCORT to Demonstrate New Radar Detectors at Long Island "Cruizin' For A Cure" Charity Car Show

ESCORT Inc. (ESCORTradar.com), designer and manufacturer of the world's best performing radar & laser detectors, is giving back this weekend by supporting the Long Island "Cruizin' For A Cure" charity car show. The event showcases cars while supporting prostate cancer research and encouraging cancer screenings.

From Escort Inc. 15 Sep 2014

Automotive Occupant Sensing System Market Projected to Grow at 14.3% CAGR

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Automotive Occupant Sensing System (OSS) and Whiplash Protection System (WPS) Market for Passenger Cars - by Geography - Trends and Forecasts 2014 - 2019" report to their offering.

15 Sep 2014

CardioMEMS Miniaturized Sensor Device Now Available at North Shore University Hospital

A new, miniaturized, wireless sensor that helps heart failure patients better monitor their condition and avoid hospitalizations is now available at North Shore University Hospital -- the first hospital on Long Island to implant the monitor and only the fourth in the US.

15 Sep 2014

Vishay Introduces Two New Automotive-Grade High-Speed Silicon PIN Photodiodes

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is broadening its optoelectronics portfolio with the introduction of two new automotive-grade high-speed silicon PIN photodiodes in clear- and black-epoxy 1206 surface-mount packages measuring 4 mm by 2 mm by 1.05 mm.

From Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. 15 Sep 2014

Strategic Business Report on Worldwide Markets for Smart Sensors

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Smart Sensors - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

12 Sep 2014

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JDSU Named Winner of ‘Enabled by Optics’ Contest for 3-D Sensing Technology

USC Scientists Transmit Data by Twisting Radio Beams

SPIE Photomask Technology 2014: CyberOptics to Present ReticleSense Technology

Cypress TrueTouch Gen5 Capacitive Touchscreen Controller Selected for Huawei’s MediaPad X1 Tablet

Intelligence and National Security Summit: MacAulay-Brown to Highlight Specialized Sensor Product Solutions

Pulse Oximeters Market in the U.S., Asia Pacific and Europe Forecast to Grow to Over $1.3 Billion by 2020

Nilesat Takes Long-Term Lease for Multiple Transponders on EUTELSAT 8 West B Satellite

Advanced Photonix Wins Contract to Provide Custom Photodiodes U.S. Navy Missile Weapons Program

Flexible Lactate Sensor Imprinted onto Tattoo Paper

SPIE Remote Sensing and Security + Defence Conferences to be Co-Located in Amsterdam

ESCORT to Demonstrate New Radar Detectors at Long Island "Cruizin' For A Cure" Charity Car Show

Automotive Occupant Sensing System Market Projected to Grow at 14.3% CAGR

CardioMEMS Miniaturized Sensor Device Now Available at North Shore University Hospital

Vishay Introduces Two New Automotive-Grade High-Speed Silicon PIN Photodiodes

Strategic Business Report on Worldwide Markets for Smart Sensors

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