Leica Microsystems, Inc.    Bannockburn, IL 60015
Jun 26, 2003 Model FS C integrates tilting binocular tube to accommodate examiners of all statures. Automation and motorization allow synchronous control of both stages, as well as remote positioning of stage and focus controls. Macroscope enables side-by-side or superimposed image comparison. Built-in 5x magnification changer expands magnification range from 4–60x and provides up to 8 discrete magnification settings. Apochromatically-corrected objectives provide high-contrast images.

Newport Corp.    Irvine, CA 92606
Jun 25, 2003 Refractive Beam Shaper converts Gaussian laser beam input to produce collimated, flat-top beam that can propagate without change in power and intensity, or loss of uniformity over large distances. Optics produce no hard edges, speckles, or diffraction effects. Shaper functions over large bandwidth from far IR to deep UV allowing for use in many fields. Applications include illumination, laser processing, nonlinear optics, microscopy, and printing.

Sipex Corp.    Miliptas, CA 95035-1701
Jun 25, 2003 Model SP8055 is custom designed for audio/video recorder. It offers 8 high-speed data detection channels with 2 additional 140 MHz summing channels. Twelve gain settings provide functionality for DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD-RAM applications. Each setting is architected for specific media and speed combination. IC comes in clear, 16-pin 5.0 x 4.0 mm COB packaging and provides >60 dB PSRR, <10 mV typical offset, <1 ns group delay, and 2 V output swing.

Fiber Systems International    Allen, TX 75002
Jun 24, 2003 Model 1300 Optical Loss Test Set is available for TFOCA (Tactical Optic Fiber Connector Assembly), TFOCA-II®, MIL-C-28876, and standard hermaphroditic fiber optic connectors. Set includes 2 optical sources and 2 power meters in one unit with integral interface connector. LCD graphic display shows loss through entire cable assembly. Set comes with universal AC power adapter/recharger and 4 interchangeable AC adapters.

Lumitex, Inc.    Strongsville, OH 44136
Jun 19, 2003 Optical-grade, acrylic-plastic, rod-shaped light guides are offered in machined, extruded, or molded versions. Lengths range from 1–36 in., with diameters from 0.100–1.000 in. Units consume 20–25 mA and offer 20,000–100,000 hr to half life. They include LED light source and wiring harness for plug-and-play operation. Applications include illumination, backlighting, or accent lighting for audio/visual products, handheld remote controls, and portable test equipment.

Edmund Optics    Barrington, NJ 08007
Jun 17, 2003 High Performance Solid-State Lasers feature thermoelectrically cooled, self-contained packages and emit pure TEM00 beam with diffraction limited performance and typical M2 value of 1.05. Available in green (532 nm), red (660 nm), and NIR (780 nm) wavelengths, modules offer minimal fluctuations in power. Offering over 40% coupling efficiency, Green High Performance Solid-State Laser is available coupled to single-mode optical fiber for flexibility.

Acton Research Corp.    Acton, MA 01720
Jun 17, 2003 SpectraPro® 2000 Series features on-board filter wheel control and optional dual spectrograph ports. Focal lengths include 150, 300, 500, and 750 mm. USB interface is compatible with Roper Scientific CCDs and permits control as either monochromator or spectrograph from laptop computer. Dual spectrograph ports permit user to equip SpectraPro with 2 multi-channel detectors at same time, permitting increased wavelength coverage from single spectrograph.

Cedes Corp. Of America    Hickory, NC 28601
Jun 16, 2003 Safe400 measures 15 x 20 mm and controls over, under, and perimeter protection, dynamic and static blanking, and muting and cycle modes. Curtain conforms to safety category 4, in accordance with EN/UL 61496-1,-2, and is available in safety category 2. ILAS Laser alignment system is integrated within edge so light curtains can be aligned within seconds. Multifunctional safety relay is for integration in completed machines. Safe400 offers protection field the complete length of light curtain.

Encoder Products Co.    Sandpoint, ID 83864
Jun 13, 2003 Equipped with industrial-grade, metal, size 25 housing with double O-rings, Model XT20 Superseal X-Treme Encoderâ„¢ employs double case, sealed, encoder-within-a-sealed-encoder design that protects critical components. Superseal adds Teflon seals to bearing assembly, and construction offers additional sealing around cable ports as well as connector options, including M12 connector.

MicroE Systems    Bedford, MA 01730
Jun 11, 2003 ChipEncoder(TM) provides rotary position feedback of 3,300-160,000 counts/revolution and 100-1,000 counts/mm linear feedback for precise, closed-loop motion control. PCB mount device has 3-channel output that includes reference mark and broad alignment tolerances for automated assembly; with no adjustments needed. Non-contact SMT optical encoder exhibits zero wear, backlash, and hysteresis and can replace packaged encoders in many applications.

Wedge-Easeâ„¢    Santa Ana, CA 92701
Jun 11, 2003 Wedge-Ease enables people who use microscopes to work with their necks, backs, forearms, and wrists in stress-free position for safer working postures and maximum comfort. Product eliminates forearm contact stress caused by leaning on hard work-surface edge and may be used individually or stacked to raise microscope to appropriate position. It has non-slip base and is covered with soft, vinyl material.

Veeco Instruments Inc. Corporate Headquarters    Woodbury, NY 11797
Jun 11, 2003 MultiMode® and Dimension(TM) scanning probe microscopes use Torsional Resonance Mode(TM) (TRmode(TM)), which measures tip-sample interactions through torsional resonance of microscope cantilever to provide lateral characterization of sample surfaces. TRmode can be used in conjunction with TappingMode(TM), offering researchers complementary lateral and vertical data for virtually every SPM application. TRmode suits nanotechnology applications such as nanotribology, magnetic properties, and polymers studies.

Lambda Physik, Inc.    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Jun 10, 2003 OPTexProâ„¢ 500 Hz excimer laser for refractive eye surgery and dermatology features air-cooling, solid state pulser, and stable energy discharge preionization. Portable laser is available at 157, 193, 248, 308, and 351 nm. Features such as internal energy monitor, and Windows®-based software with automated maintenance routines make laser ideal for mask and wafer inspection, optics quality control, photochemistry, and surface analysis.

Ophir Optronics, Inc.    Danvers, MA 01923
Jun 09, 2003 Self-contained BeamStar FX 66 provides measures CW and Pulsed lasers using laptop or desktop personal computer. Connected to PC via one Firewire interface card, product offers software with manual or automatic gain and shutter control adjustments. Laser beam focal point, vertical and horizontal spectral profiles, and beam statistics are displayed on screen. It has aperture of 9.7 x 7.68 nm, 1280 x 1024 pixels, and provides dynamic measurement range of 53 dB.

Edmund Optics    Barrington, NJ 08007
Jun 05, 2003 Elliptical-shaped Plate Beamsplitters fit into circular apertures when oriented or mounted at 45°. They have 50% transmission/50% reflection ratio and are offered for visible spectrum and near-infrared in variety of sizes. Surface accuracy of ¼ wave reduces scatter and makes them suitable for imaging applications requiring diffuse axial or in-line illumination sources.

Indigo Systems Corp.    Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Jun 04, 2003 ThermaSense combines Omegaâ„¢ infrared imager with WinSoft's ThermaVUâ„¢ analysis software and continuous self-calibration mechanism to provide human skin/body temperature monitoring system with accuracy of ±0.5°C. It can be set up at building entrances or airports to screen people as they walk in or wait in lines. System images facial area in real-time and automatically self-calibrates. Person with temperature reading outside pre-set value will trigger alarm and alert operator.

Leica Microsystems, Inc.    Bannockburn, IL 60015
Jun 04, 2003 Violet 405 nm diode laser enables fluorescence excitation of classical nuclear stains, such as DAPI and Hoechst®, and also covers CFP and GFP2, components of FRET pairs CFP/YFP and GFP2/YFP. Lambda-blue objectives offer color correction in blue-green emission range of fluorescent proteins. In conjunction with laser coupling optics, exact registration of excitation and emission planes in confocal microscope is ensured.

Global Lighting Technologies Inc.    Brecksville, OH 44141
Jun 03, 2003 Color cell-phone backlight assembly provides luminance of >3000 cd/m² for 1.5 in. diagonal screen, utilizing only 2 white LEDs at 15 mA. PDA backlight assembly utilizes 4 white LEDs and provides brightness of >2000 cd/m² to 2.5 in. diagonal screen. MicroLens(TM) technology allows LEDs to be molded directly into light guide. CCFL light guide utilizes L-shaped CCFL to provide luminance of 6500-7000 cd/m² for 7 in. diagonal screen, with full VGA color. Bulb current is only 6 mA.

Zeiss, Carl, Inc.    Thornwood, NY 10594-1920
Jun 03, 2003 Circular Differential Interference Contrast (C-DIC) prism uses circularly polarized light in contrast to conventional DIC to solve insufficient contrast problems observed in classical brightfield and darkfield microscopy. It allows fine surface structures to be observed with high contrast and resolution simultaneously, independent of orientation. Product is inserted into compensator mount of microscope and is used with 2 sliders. No stage or object rotation is required.

Dolan-Jenner    Mayfield Heights, OH 44143
May 30, 2003 SafeScanEZ utilizes evenly spaced indicators up and down each bar to provide positive visual feedback for precise alignment in seconds. Rendered inoperable if dirt or debris obscures/damages lenses, unit employs integral weld/debris shields that protect unit and can be removed and replaced in less than 1 min to restore operational status. Side-, rear- and flush-mount brackets slide into channel on either side of light bar and can be positioned anywhere along its length.