Moulded Optics GmbH    D-35641 Schoffengrund   Germany
Mar 13, 2006 Made from B270, borosilicate, and F2 glass materials, Micro Half-Ball Glass Lenses are offered in 3, 4, 5, and 6 mm diameters with standard, truncated, and extended center thickness. Hemisphere first surface is molded, and plano second surface is ground and polished. Fly's eye array versions are also available. OEM applications include LED lighting, fiber communications, endoscopy, microscopy, and optical pick-up devices.

Moulded Optics GmbH    D-35641 Schoffengrund   Germany
Mar 10, 2006 Single-sided rod and blank molded Aspheric Lenses are made from crown, borosilicate, and high-refractive glass materials. Aspheric first surface is molded, and plano or spherical second surface is ground and polished or molded. Single and multi-layer AR, dichroic, and IR coatings are available. OEM applications include laser diode collimating and focusing; DLP, DMD, LCD, and LCOS digital projection; biometric, microscopic, and recognition measurement; rain and distance remote sensing.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.    Malvern, PA 19355 2143
Mar 09, 2006 TELUX® series red LEDs incorporate AllnGaP on GaAs technologies, have oval lens, and feature heat dissipation of 90 kW that allows for operating temperature ranges of -40 to +110°C. Devices offer luminous intensity ratings range from greater than 3000-4000 mlm and available with 25 x 68 or 40 x 90 angle of half intensity. Packed in tubes for automatic insertion, units are lead-free and compliant with RoHS 2002/95/EC and WEEE 2002/96/EC. They replace small incandescent lamps.

Cooke Corporation, The    Romulus, MI 48174
Mar 07, 2006 Featuring single optical input, hsfc pro comprises image splitter, 4 CCD camera modules with fast switchable MCP image intensifiers, and high-resolution CCD image sensors. With 12-bit dynamic range, each module offers single photon detection. Four high-speed serial fiber optic data links connect system to PC. Triggered externally by light or electrical input, system is suited for imaging of extremely fast events such as hypervelocity impacts, ballistics, or combustion imaging.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Mar 06, 2006 Two-Camera Image Subsystem is based on STV0984 image system controller that supports 2 SMIA-compliant sensors with active array of up to 2 M pixels, each capable of running at up to 25 frames/sec. STV0984 controller embeds dual imaging signal processing pipeline, with color interpolation, scaling, formatting, and JPEG compression. Dual pipeline also supports full-frame rate camcorder mode with local viewfinder support and video capture.

Toshiba Teli America, Inc.    Irvine, CA 92618
Mar 06, 2006 Measuring 54 x 43 x 59 mm, CS6910CL employs Fuji® honeycomb-style ¼ in. CCD sensor and uses universal C-mount lenses. Progressive-scan sensor acquires SXGA or VGA images in 24-bit color, even in random trigger shutter. Camera Link(TM) interface allows unit to digitally output images in RGB or YUV mode. Along with external trigger, 50 dB SNR, and electronic shutter, features include one push white balance and min sensitivity of 30 lx @ F1.4.

Seco-Larm    Irvine, CA 92606-5012
Mar 03, 2006 Made of die-cast aluminum with weatherproof IP67 design and sunscreen, EV-1323C12DWL day/night bullet camera is designed for indoor and outdoor applications requiring long-distance IR illumination up to 80 ft. It uses Sony 1/3 in. CCD chip for picture with 420 TV lines at 0.1 lx, LEDs off and 0 lx, LEDs on. Camera features 6.0 mm lens, adjustable bracket for wall and ceiling mount, and automatic backlight compensation, white balance, and gain control.

Mikron Infrared, Inc.    Hancock, MI 49930
Mar 03, 2006 Offering 3 selectable temperature ranges including 400 to 1,600°C, dual-band MikroScan 7400 is built around 320 x 240 pixel, 8-14 µm microbolometer that can resolve area smaller than 1/10 sq-in. at 6 ft. IR detector measures passive radiation emitted by target and converts temperature readings into 2D image showing temperature distribution at target surface. It captures 14-bit thermal images with temperature accuracy of ±2% of reading and sensitivity of 0.06°C at 30°C.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Mar 02, 2006 As single-chip imaging solution, 1.3-Megapixel VS6624 camera subsystem integrates CMOS sensor with digital image processor. Camera module features 1/3.7 in. optical-format sensor and comes in 8 x 8 x 6 mm package. Pixel defect correction, sharpness enhancement, gamma correction, and color space conversion ensure optimal picture quality, while anti-vignetting algorithms and automatic white-balance control support optimal color rendition in varying light conditions.

Sanyo Fisher (USA) Corp.    Chatsworth, CA 91311
Mar 01, 2006 With 16:9 widescreen format, Xacti HD1 records 720 p high-definition video and 5.1 megapixel digital still images to standard SD flash memory card. It features 2.2 in. OLED display with 210,000 total pixels that flips out from camera and rotates 285° on axis for taking images in difficult locations. Built from 12 elements designed in 9 groups and with built-in neutral density filter, 10x zoom lens has max aperture of f/3.5 in wide and telephoto angles.

Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.    Irvine, CA 92618-1697
Feb 28, 2006 Imaging system IK-1000 employs electron-multiplying CCD technology for low-light applications, where incoming signal is multiplied by factor of 1,000 to allow for min illumination with full color reproduction down to 0.25 mlux in color at 50 IRE. This ½ in. CCD features 658 x 496 pixel sensor and built-in electronic shutter to 1/2000 sec. Able to accept C-mount lenses, camera measures 58 x 58.4 x 133 mm and can reproduce color images in starlight and underwater.

Cognex Corp.    Natick, MA 01760 2059
Feb 28, 2006 Suited for applications where mounting space is limited, In-Sight® 5400R has separate camera and processor that can be mounted up to 15 m apart and connected by cable. Weighing 2.5 oz, camera meets IEC specifications for shock and vibration, and achieves IP67 rating to withstand dust and wash down. It includes library of vision software for automatic identification, gauging, inspection, and alignment, as well as built-in Ethernet communications.

Sakar International, Inc.    Edison, NJ 08817
Feb 27, 2006 Available in 6.1 and 4.1 megapixel versions, Capture Cam(TM) has 1.5 in. color display screen and expandable 32 MB memory. It uses digital photography technology that lets users zoom, crop, modify, add or remove captions, and record audio commentaries to images on digital camera without altering original file. Measuring 3½ in. wide and 2 in. tall, camera features auto-focus and 4X zooming capabilities.

L.J. Star, Inc.    Twinsburg, OH 44087
Feb 24, 2006 Suited for new or existing applications, rigid Lumi-View 35(TM) projects as much as 50 W of illumination into process vessels with sight windows of 2 in. or more without obscuring view. It occupies ¾ in. of window's viewing area and has 316 stainless steel light housing rated NEMA 4X and IP65. Power is provided through internal transformer, and user can choose 4 power options: 12, 24, 120, or 230 V. Temperature limit switch is standard, and IR filter is available.

LEDtronics, Inc.    Torrance, CA 90505
Feb 24, 2006 Offered in cool white and incandescent white, drop-in replacement MR16 TrackLEDs(TM) have 2-pin bases, draw 2.5 W, and feature 42 LEDs. Four beam angles include 15-20, 25-30, 40-50, and 100-120°. LED-sourced MR16 lamps generate little heat while operating and pose no threat to objects they are illuminating. Units can operate on clean or dirty 12-24 Vdc power supplies, eliminating burnout from incoming voltages that are higher than lamp's capacity.

Linksys    Irvine, CA 92614-5723
Feb 24, 2006 Compact Wireless-G Camera, Model WVC54GC-UK sends live video stream through Internet, allowing users to monitor home or office via web browser. It contains its own IP address so users can connect to existing Ethernet or Wireless network. When camera detects motion, Intamac platform begins to record video feed, storing up to 2 min of images. Automated alerts can be sent via text message, telephone call, or e-mail informing customer that motion was detected.

Toshiba Teli America, Inc.    Irvine, CA 92618
Feb 24, 2006 Featuring 44 x 29 x 32.5 mm remote head, monochrome Model CS8311Bi is built around 2/3 in. CCD sensor that produces 768 x 494 resolution images. Electronic shutter and asynchronous reset make it effective in applications where acquisition of fast-moving objects is necessary. Unit also includes RS170 timing, automatic gain control, restart/reset, and random trigger shutter. C-mount lens fitting provides compatibility with variety of optical systems.

Molecular Devices Corp.    Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1136
Feb 23, 2006 ImageXpressULTRA(TM) point scanning confocal imager, offered as bench-top unit, is available with robotic plate handling option for automated, high-throughput, image-based screening. While controlled by MetaXpress(TM) Acquisition software, product integrates into AcuityXpress(TM) modular image analysis and cellular Informatics software, which provides data mining and management tools as well as drill downs to original images.

Richco, Inc.    Morton Grove, IL 60680
Feb 22, 2006 Designed to fit standard 5 mm, T1-¾ LEDs, Series LEDC contains standard 10° lens angle for LED light transmission control, and neoprene rubber O-ring that protects LED from dust and water. Custom inference angles are also available by special order. Key slot feature and location also help control light transmission.

Kirtas Technologies    Victor, NY 14564-9782
Feb 22, 2006 Utilizing 2 cameras and dual processing technique, APT BookScan 2400 rapidly scans materials. It uses Smart Cradle(TM) positioning to minimize stress on text; Sure Turn(TM) single page pick-up, which is gentler than human hand; and automatic batch processing, which allows for minimal operator intervention. Scanner offers search and data management using XML, and document repurposing with OCR for 177 languages. BookScan Editor performs image post-processing functions.