Universal Laser Systems has expanded its laser material processing systems with the addition of ULTRA Platform Series ULTRA platform-based laser systems are designed and ideally suited for precision laser cutting, laser ablation, and ...
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Plasma process equipment maker Plasma-Therm LLC of St Petersburg, FL, USA says that an MDS-100 MicroDie Singulator plasma dicing system has been ordered by a global LED maker for high-volume LED production. The manufacturer produces LEDs ...
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Germany-based semiconductor equipment firm Suss MicroTec and Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) have joined hands for conducting research on nanotechnology, bio-medical and semiconductor 3D packaging. Under the arrangement, a ...
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Finland-based nanotech firm Picodeon Ltd, which specializes in thin-film coatings and surface treatments, is to accelerate the development and manufacture of its thin films and thin-film deposition tools following completion of a €5m ...
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The Institute of Photonics at the University of Eastern Finland is launching cooperation with Dutch company LUXeXceL that offers rapid prototyping of optical components for prototypes, short-run and volume batches. Last year Jyrki ...
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The Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Yissum Research Development Company has developed a novel method to diagnose retinal micro-aneurysms that pose a high risk for leakage, a primary cause of diabetic retinopathy. The novel method ...
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance to Monteris Medical's NeuroBlate system for the treatment of brain tumors and other lesions. The MRI system embedded in the device provides visualization and allows ...
Organizers of Invest in Photonics 2012, a two-day international convention on photonics venture capital (VC) investment, said that participation at last month’s event increased “despite a tough investment decade in ...
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US-based Cretex Companies has purchased Spectralytics,a contract manufacturing provider of laser-based medical services,for an undisclosed sum. Spectralytics is involved in the production of stents,laser ablation,laser marking,and ...
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The UK Food Standards Agency has published the results of its latest research, which includes a comparison of aflatoxin contamination levels in Brazil nuts kernels and their shells. The study results revealed that initially aflatoxin ...
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CardioFocus has reported superior benefits of high-dose laser ablation using its cardiac ablation system when compared to low-dose treatment. Featuring an endoscope for intra-procedural visualization of the beating heart, the HeartLight ...
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Development and manufacturing agreement with Hyundai will enable Australia's Electro Optic Systems to scale production in Asia. "CROWS"system in operation Electro Optic Systems(EOS),the Australian company that develops and makes ...
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Laser ablation sheds light on ancient diet 03 Jul 2012 Results show an African-dwelling hominin preferred harder foods than those eaten by other human ancestors. Old habits Knowledge of the dietary habits of early hominins is a key ...
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Procedure for treating chronic atrial fibrillation,a condition that causes palpitations and fainting,features a laser balloon catheter. Green light for laser heart treatment? A follow-up study of 56 patients with chronic atrial ...
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A team led by Stephan Brüning from the laser machine specialist Schepers has won the 2012 Innovation Award Laser Technology, for the development of a new three-dimensional metal structuring tool featuring a high-power picosecond ...
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