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Jenoptik Group ramps up in Asia

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:06:15 GMT

Joint venture and laser applications centre will broaden Jenoptik's presence in Asian markets.

Teamwork delivers scientific CMOS imaging

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:35:57 GMT

A new CMOS image sensor for the first time challenges the highest-performing imaging devices for scientific applications.

Twisted optical fibres: it's time to think chiral

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Taking inspiration from the helical-shaped designs found in nature, Chiral Photonics is adding a new twist to optical technologies. Dan Neugroschl, the company's president, tells Marie Freebody about the unique ways in which light interacts with chiral structures.

Ocean Optics leaves its mark on the Moon

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:37:52 GMT

The optical sensing vendor has supplied a spectrometer for NASA's LCROSS lunar mission.

Laser cladding keeps aero engines flying

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:06:54 GMT

Fraunhofer ILT and its industrial partners have developed an innovative and cost-efficient repair technique for engine components.

Ready, steady, go: the recovery is coming

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:59:43 GMT

Industrial laser companies must be ready to meet a potentially rapid increase in demand from the manufacturing industry when the world economy starts to recover.

A new generation of solid-state lasers

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT

A radical rethink of solid-state-laser design is opening up growth applications in analytical instrumentation. Nicolas Féat of Oxxius explains how monolithic resonators are enabling a new class of sources with higher powers and improved stability.

Oclaro strengthens diode portfolio

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:45:26 GMT

A new line of diode bars is part of Oclaro's strategy to become the largest merchant supplier of high-power laser diodes.

Gazing into the crystal ball

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:20:42 GMT

Leading executives are already making plans for what happens after the downturn.

Nemotek thinks big in miniature optics

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Moroccan vendor has high hopes for its wafer-level imaging technologies.